AB Comm’s Flexi Options

Based from the initial assessment of AB Communication learners including the incoming freshmen
students, Remote Teaching and Learning using Online, Offline, Modular (printed modules), and m-
Learning were seen as the most practical interventions to deliver quality and relevant instruction in
communication education.

AB Communication faculty members will use the recently introduced Learning Management System
(LMS), ‘Moodle’ for learners’ assessment and the Facebook Group as an alternative LMS (FB ALMS) for
discussion forum. Video lectures, modules, and other learning resources will be uploaded in the FB
ALMS for synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning. Students with weak to no internet
connectivity and access to technology such as smartphones will be reached through m-Learning and
modular modalities. Printed modules will be sent to the students for the modular learning set-up and
will be facilitated with m-Learning where teachers will call them via phone to reinforce student learning
process.

Meanwhile, the Program recently started the Flexible Learning – RTL Readiness Program intended for
incoming AB Comm freshmen students. This is a short module course delivered through Facebook
Alternative Learning Management System to give the students an overview on how to be an online and
distance learner using modern ICTs. At the same time, it will give them basic information about the AB
Communication Program and how the Program will deliver the courses via online and offline modes.

These initiatives will ensure that students will still acquire the intended learning competencies and skills
as equivalent to the residential learning or face-to-face setup.

The AB Communication Program with the strong support of the College assures its students that quality
instructional delivery compliant with the rules and protocols set forth by the Inter Agency Task Force
(AITF), the Commission on Higher Education, and the University will still be offered even during this
pandemic time. ###