July 18, 2025 — Manila. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and Makarius Smart Learning formalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to co-develop an institution-wide, responsible AI program that enhances teaching, assessment, and student support.
The partnership focuses on measurable learning impact, faculty empowerment, and sustainable technology adoption anchored to UN SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Partnership at a glance
- Purpose-built for student outcomes: Evidence-led use of AI to boost feedback, engagement, and course completion—without replacing educator judgment.
- Faculty-first enablement: Practical training, classroom playbooks, and ongoing support so instructors can confidently use AI in design, delivery, and assessment.
- Governance from day one: Clear guardrails for privacy, transparency, model usage, and academic integrity.
Program pillars under the MOA
- AI in Teaching & Assessment
Rapid lesson-planning aids, formative checks, and rubric-aligned feedback loops integrated into everyday instruction. - Capability & Change Management
Short-format academies, micro-credentials, and communities of practice to help faculty adopt AI responsibly and consistently. - Student Success & Employability
Skills mapping, outcome tracking, and artifact portfolios that help learners demonstrate competencies aligned to industry needs. - Policy, Risk & Ethics
Institution-wide guidelines for responsible AI, including data protection, bias mitigation, and transparent classroom use.
Solutions powering the rollout
- PathBuilder — outcome-aligned learning paths, progress analytics, and program-level visibility to track mastery and close gaps early.
- FutureClassroom — flexible, technology-enabled learning spaces and digital content delivery for blended and HyFlex experiences.
Implementation roadmap
- Discover: Course mapping and baseline metrics for selected programs.
- Pilot: Controlled deployments with defined KPIs (engagement, feedback turnaround, and learning mastery).
- Prove & Scale: Iterative improvements and expansion across colleges where impact is validated.
Why this matters for PUP
The agreement advances PUP’s mission to deliver accessible, future-ready education—extending the university’s strengths in outcomes-based teaching with supported, ethical AI use that benefits both learners and educators.
Partnership or pilot inquiries? Visit msmartlearning.com to connect with the Makarius Smart Learning team.
