MANILA, Philippines — As the pandemic forced schooling to go online, some groups also took to cyberspace what was usually a learning experience beyond classrooms — educational trips. Before the health crisis hit, the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal had partnerships with more than 40 schools for reforestation activities and learning trips. The foundation has since developed Masungi 360, a virtual platform for students with a keen interest on conservation. According to the site, Masungi 360 offers a gamified learning experience with three virtual learning trails, along with a management system for schools to track their students' progress. While these virtual platforms could not give the full experience for students' learning outside their classrooms, they provide nonetheless the crucial avenue to complement blended learning in troubled times such as the pandemic.

Source: Philippine Star May 19, 2021 00:00 UTC