About PeLS

The Philippine eLearning Society (PeLS) was founded on July 30, 2003 in Manila with the objective of promoting substantive content, appropriate pedagogy, and appropriate use of technology for eLearning, guided by ongoing research activities. PeLS' founders are the elearning pioneers who organized the first national elearning conference a year earlier. PeLS serves as a venue for:  Promoting research on the effective use of eLearning, Sharing of eLearning experiences,  Developing standards of excellence,  Promoting interoperability of eLearning systems,  Encouraging collaboration in the development of substantive content,  Cooperating with international eLearning groups, and  Promoting public awareness and appreciation of the nature and uses of eLearning.  

VISION

PeLS aims to be recognized as a premier professional organization in establishing leadership  in innovative eLearning practices in the ASEAN Region.

MISSION

PeLS exists to lead the advancement of eLearning practice in the academe and industry through professional development opportunities and collaboration.

OBJECTIVES

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
  • Promoting research on the effective use of eLearning
  • Encouraging collaboration in the development of substantive content

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Sharing of eLearning experiences
  • Developing standards of excellence
LINKAGES AND COLLABORATION
  • Forging functional linkages between program partners and members

INTERNATIONALIZATION
  • Cooperating with international eLearning groups

PUBLIC PRESENCE
  • Promoting public awareness and appreciation of the nature and affordances of eLearning