Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered

For TEACH ON 2021-2

We are very happy that teachers have taken interest in the course. Here are the answers to questions that we
often receive.

1. What is SEAMEO INNOTECH?

SEAMEO INNOTECH (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Center for
Educational Innovation and Technology) is an international organization that conducts research and
training on educational solutions for educators in SEA. SEAMEO, the umbrella organization is an inter-
governmental organization comprised of 11 member countries of SEA. SEAMEO was organized to
foster collaboration in the areas of science, education and culture. SEAMEO INNOTECH has been
delivering quality online education programs since 2006. Know more about SEAMEO INNOTECH at
http://www.seameo-innotech.org

2. What is KEEP?

KEEP stands for the Knowledge and Education Exchange Platform. KEEP is the virtual venue of the
course. There are hundreds of other courses in the KEEP implemented by OTHER organizations.
SEAMEO INNOTECH is specifically implementing TEACH ON: Keeping the Passion Alive 2021-2 online
course.

3. What is a MOOC?

MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course. MOOCs are online courses that can accommodate huge
number of enrollments. It is considered a revolutionary approach in that it serves as a means to
provide greater access to quality education and training.

4. What is the course title?

The official course title is TEACH ON: Keeping the Passion Alive 2021– 2

5. When is the course implemented?

The course is open from July 23 to September 23, 2021. This means that you will have access to the
course page and all of its contents within this period.

6. What is the course about?

The course is about passion for teaching. This course aims to inspire, rekindle and sustain teachers’
passion for teaching?
7. What are the materials in the course?

All the course materials are uploaded in the course platform. It is comprised of a combination of
videos, digital tools, readings and assessments.

8. Who is the teacher in the course?

This course gives you an opportunity to learn not just from one resource person. You will learn from
many teachers and experts. There are 9 teachers featured in the course, many of which are Metrobank
Outstanding Teacher awardees. There are also 4 faculty from Universities (University of the
Philippines, Philippine Normal University and SAIDI School of Organizational Development) who
provide insights on the topic.

9. Am I qualified to enroll? Do I need to be nominated by my superior?

The course is open to all teachers whether in the public or private sector, basic education or higher
education. No nomination required.

10. Is there a face-to-face orientation before the course begins?

There is no face-to-face orientation. You need to follow the detailed guide on How to Enroll to get in
the course. Once you are in the course, you will find the “Course Guide” as well as other guides that
will help the learners navigate through the course.

11. How do I know that I have successfully enrolled in the course?

Make sure that you followed the step-by-step guide on how to enroll. Assuming you have successfully
created your account, go to the quick link to your course: https://course.keep.edu.hk/course/502379

Log in using the email and password you used in creating an account. This is what you will see. Notice
that the "Enrolled" button is gray. That's because you are already enrolled. Once the course begins,
this button will change to "View Course."
12. When should we log in? Is the class everyday? What is the time of the class?

This course is self-paced and is online. There are no face-to-face sessions.

You have control over the time and manner by which they take on the course activities. The training
hours is estimated at 40 training hours. You can go through the course contents from July 23 to
September 23, 2021. So whether you only spend 2 hours a day or access the course every weekend or
at night, it’s ok. What is important is for you to go through all of the course activities. Please read the
Course Guide found in the course for more detailed guidelines on specific schedule of activities.

13. Can I still enroll even if the course has started? Yes, unless otherwise announced by INNOTECH in the
Teach On: Keeping the Passion Alive Facebook page.

14. Is the course really free?

Yes it is absolutely free!

15. Are there any requirements for the course?

Just like any other course, this requires your full commitment. You will need to manage your time.

This being an online course, you need to have basic computer literacy skills (includes but not limited to
using Facebook, browsing the internet, using email, using MS Word, creating online accounts and the
like). You also need access to a laptop and a reliable internet connection (preferably 2mbps or higher).
Note that while you may be able to access the course at a lower Internet speed, you may experience
challenges. The course can also be accessed through a mobile phone or tablet (connected to the
internet).

We understand that some may have challenges related to internet connectivity. This is part of the
reason why we have made the course self-paced, so that you will have an opportunity to manage your
time and availability of the required resources.
16. Will I get a certificate after the course?

Not everyone who enrolls will get a certificate. Those who would like to get a certificate will need to
complete selected course activities/assessments. These assessments will be reviewed by our Pool of
Assessors. Successful completers are qualified to get an international certificate of participation from
SEAMEO INNOTECH. They will get an ecertificate.

The ecertificate will be emailed to the successful course completer. The ecertificate is only accessible
thru the link provided in the email. The certificate will bear a unique QR code. When scanned, the QR
code leads to a validation page at the INNOTECH website showing and confirming that the learner
indeed completed the course.

You can print the ecertificate anytime you want.

17. Who are the members of the Pool of Assessors?

Our Pool of Assessors include distinguished faculty from the University of the Philippines - College of
Education and the Philippine Normal University.

18. Will I get CPD credits?

Yes. SEAMEO INNOTECH is an accredited institution by PRC. Teach On: Keeping the Passion Alive is an
accredited course with CPD credits. The course is equivalent to 15 CPD credits. The course
accreditation code is 2017-086-6052.

19. Is the course accredited by the National Educator’s Academy of the Philippines?
Yes. The course is NEAP Accredited. The NEAP course accreditation code is PD-2020-0033-1211.
20. I already enrolled in the previous course, can I still enroll.

If you already received a certificate you can no longer enroll.

If you have not yet received a certificate, you can still enroll.

Other details:

For any concerns, please feel free to contact the TEACH ON Project Team:

• Please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/teachoninnotechmooc

When asking for support, please provide the specifics (if possible, a screen shot as applicable). Please
note that we may receive hundreds of messages and providing clear and complete information will
allow us to better respond to learners.

We may also not be able to respond to queries individually. We post responses to common questions
asked on our Facebook Page.

INNOTECH owns the copyright for the design and contents of the course.