Globe launches GoLearn to make digital learning more accessible

Globe, together with the support of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Senator Joel “Tesdaman” Villanueva, has launched the GoLearn initiative to make digital learning more accessible to educators, parents, and students, especially during this global health crisis.

GoLearn is a unified, company-wide platform to help address the gaps in e-learning via access to connectivity solutions, learning platforms, and solutions. It is supported by the different groups inside Globe:

• Globe Enterprise provides students from low-income households with access to new normal education through the enhanced Phinma Education data plan.
• Globe Small and Medium Enterprise assists institutions with digital transformation to enhance teachers’ teaching abilities and support the learning competencies of students. This is done through its E-Skwela Webinars and Online Training Program which are meant to enlighten the education sector on the vast benefits that digitalization brings towards continuous growth of quality education.
• Globe At Home gives its subscribers learning vouchers through the Globe At Home app.
• Globe Prepaid, through Virtual Hangouts, has scheduled a series of activities or interactive experiences for students to enable meaningful connections and renew school friendships.
• TM has a FunAral E-Campus to be rolled out in different TM Campus Connect partners and national school organizations intended to immerse the students in a fun and engaging virtual learning experience.
• Educational apps and learning activities and resources are also made available for Globe customers
• Globe also leads the way in creating a safer online environment with programs that promote cybersecurity and safety, responsible digital citizenship, and mental wellness.

“It is our commitment in Globe to work with the whole education sector to bring forth everyone’s aspiration for better education, ensuring that learning never stops for all, wherever they are, regardless of their status. This is the heart of GoLearn – Globe’s unified initiative to bring together products, programs, services, and solutions that will empower the whole learning ecosystem,” said KD Dizon, Globe Head of Small, Medium Business Group.

Supporting Globe in this undertaking is Sen. Joel “Tesdaman” Villanueva, Chairman of the Philippine Senate Labor, Employment, and Human Resources Development; and the Higher and Technical and Vocational Education Committees, and Digital Learning Advocate. A son of two former public school teachers, he is also a staunch advocate of continuous learning and has paved the way for accessible education for all.

Villanueva mentioned a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on possible learning loss due to school closure and remote learning. The impact on the kids may be long term which can affect their competitiveness and work performance in the near future.

“We advocate digital learning and we partner with Globe for the fulfillment of this advocacy,” Villanueva said. “That’s why importante ang mga ginagawa o gagawin pa nating mga interventions para hindi tuluyang bumaba ang kaalaman ng mga kabataan. Makakatulong dito ng malaki ang initiative ng Globe to ensure na tuloy-tuloy ang learning ng mga bata. GoLearn is a digital solution to widen the access to training. With GoLearn, learning is at your fingertips kaya very convenient.”

“Napakahirap po ng ating kinakaharap ngayon ngunit ito po ay magiging hindi gaano kahirap dahil po sa ating partner. Napakalaki po ng tulong ng Globe sa pagbibigay ng connectivity, mga learning platforms, at mga learning management systems na pwede po nating gamitin to supplement what we are already doing. Kaya atin pong pinapasalamatan ang Globe,” said Undersecretary of Legislative Affairs, External Partnerships and School Sports of the Department of Education, Tonisito C. Umali.

“We hope you’re as excited as us to really raise the quality of education in the country together,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO on how the company places priority on the enablement of online learning. “With the launch of GoLearn, know that the entire One Globe group is with you to continue to provide affordable connectivity, accessible platforms, and safer learning environment for all.”

“The Ayala Group gives its full support to Globe’s GoLearn program as it provides enabling solutions that propel the education sector to progressive digital learning,” said Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman of Ayala Corporation.

In addition to GoLearn, Globe has also announced that it has ramped up its rollout of high-speed broadband lines across the country, built more cell sites, and introduced more affordable devices and plans, to help consumers cope with learning from home.

Globe reports over 600,000 Fiber-to-the-Home lines delivered in 1H21 versus FY20 build.

The telco has also introduced its community WiFi service, KonekTayo in highly dense communities. The goal of KonekTayo is to uplift low-income families by providing them with an affordable internet connection and enable home-based learning even with the ongoing pandemic. As of July 2021, there are 43 KonekTayo WiFi sites reaching 45,607 households in different areas from Luzon to Visayas.

Globe has also made available the Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi modem for only PHP 499USD 9INR 721EUR 8CNY 62 until the end of August.

In addition, Globe MyFi, Globe’s pocket device, is currently priced at PHP 499USD 9INR 721EUR 8CNY 62 at the end of August. It comes with free 9GB all-access data good for 7 days.

For Globe At Home fiber, Globe introduced the UNLI FIBER UP Plan 1499 with up to 35 Mbps speed.

“We hope to play a role in the struggles of e-learners caused by the health crisis by providing them with an affordable internet connection for their educational needs. This is just one of the many ways that Globe At Home shows its commitment to provide affordable and accessible internet for all, including the masses,” said Barbie Dapul, Vice President for Marketing of Globe At Home.

Globe is a strong advocate of quality education which is one of the 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that the company has committed to support. In line with the new normal, Globe is pushing for digital learning by providing connectivity to learners and teachers.