The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), a private Catholic institution in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, proved its resilience during the pandemic by seamlessly transitioning to remote learning through CYPHER Learning®. This platform enabled the university to ensure uninterrupted education, providing flexibility, accessibility, and efficiency to both students and teachers.
Challenges in Transitioning
Like many institutions, USLT faced difficulties in adopting remote learning. Manual grading inefficiency, limited parental engagement, and the abrupt need to shift away from face-to-face instruction were pressing challenges. However, the school’s experience with CYPHER Learning before the pandemic allowed for a swift adaptation.
Dr. Emily Mabborang, Elementary Principal, shared, “Despite the distance, students can still learn and study in their respective homes. Likewise, teachers can keep on with conducting their lectures and educating the younger generation.”
She added, “With the use of CYPHER, students don’t have to be held back a year from their education. They only need internet connectivity and a device to attend school again.”
Innovative Features
CYPHER Learning provided tools that empowered the USLT community to thrive.
- Gamification: Dr. Mabborang highlighted how gamified lessons motivated students, saying, “Gamification is based on automation, which allows us to easily activate actions such as awarding badges and points to students for completing tasks.”
- Grading Automation: Instructor Jonalyn Santos praised the grading features, noting, “The automatic checking of outputs and the gradebook makes our work easier.”
- Accessibility and Flexibility: Students like Ryan Corpuz and Shannel Atal valued the convenience and portability of the platform. Ryan emphasized, “CYPHER presents the most basic modality in online learning. It is easy to use and navigate.”
Results Achieved
USLT successfully ensured education continuity despite physical restrictions. The platform enabled significant time savings, enhanced grading efficiency, and improved parental involvement. Parents appreciated the transparency in tracking their children’s academic progress, which fostered better collaboration with educators.
“CYPHER gave great assistance to us online learners this school year. It was easy to operate and user-friendly,” said student Shannel Atal, reflecting the positive impact on the learning experience.
Dr. Mabborang summed it up: “Online learning platforms, such as LMSs, have become a crucial component for successful teaching and learning.”
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