In a gathering of the country’s brightest minds in information technology education, three distinguished faculty members from Laguna University’s College of Computing Studies (LU-CCS) proudly represented their institution at the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) National Convention 2025.
Held from March 20-22, 2025 at the scenic Bohol Tropics Resort, the convention brought together over 500 IT educators, industry leaders, and policymakers under the theme “Empowering IT Education in the AI Era: Bridging Skills, Innovation, and Opportunities.”
The Laguna University- College of Computing Studies’ delegation comprised:
- Ms. Chrisna L. Fucio, BSIT Program Chair
- Ms. Joselle A. Banocnoc, BSCS Program Chair
- Ms. Patrecia Toledo, CCS Instructor
Their participation underscores Laguna University’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological education and curriculum development.
The convention offered keynote addresses from DICT Undersecretary Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, panel discussions on AI-driven education, and hands-on demos of emerging technologies. It also fostered collaboration between academia and industry, aligning with the needs of the modern digital workforce.
Ms. Fucio emphasized the critical importance of integrating AI tools into the classroom—such as automated grading, personalized learning platforms, and AI tutors—to create more dynamic and individualized learning environments. She also highlighted the need to embed topics like machine learning, data analytics, and AI ethics into the curriculum to prepare students for the demands of the evolving tech industry.
Ms. Banocnoc echoed similar insights, citing how AI will enable more adaptive learning systems and personalized student learning paths. She noted that AI-driven analytics can offer early interventions by identifying struggling students through data, improving overall academic outcomes. She also pointed out the value of fostering student creativity and leadership in developing AI-based solutions for real-world problems.
Both educators underscored the role of continuous professional development, with Ms. Banocnoc and Ms. Fucio agreeing that the fast pace of technological advancement requires lifelong learning through certifications, webinars, and collaborative online teaching communities.
Ms. Toledo added that the convention has sparked plans to implement more hands-on, AI-driven projects and encourage innovation in the classroom: “This experience gave us valuable connections and ideas. We’re excited to integrate what we’ve learned into the upcoming semester.”
By: Geram Sam Perez / EUN
