Given this new normal, how many private institutions could continue to operate considering much unevenness in resources, hard and soft technology-wise such as internet availability and expertise. Philippine academic institutions have to adopt and use effectively online learning strategies amidst this new normal. Higher education institutions (HEIs) have responsibility to continue and create programs which meet standards catering to emerging new normal needs for the various professions. In executing the new normal of blended learning, schools and universities cannot do less than to keep to their mission and vision of quality education. To meet these shortcomings, institutions can turn to educational platforms for the provision of teaching and learning whilst keeping to quality education standards despite this pandemic.

Source: Manila Times June 10, 2020 19:52 UTC