SU showcases study on micro-credentialing at eLearning Forum Asia 2025

Silliman University (SU) took part in the global dialogue on digital learning as Dr. Dave E. Marcial, director of the Dr. Mariano C. Lao Global Studies Center, presented a research study on micro-credentialing in Philippine Christian schools at the eLearning Forum Asia (eLFA) 2025, held on August 14–15 at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand.

The paper, titled “Perceived Benefits and Risks of Micro-Credentialing in Philippine Christian Schools,” explores how micro-credentialing can offer flexible, personalized, and cost-effective learning opportunities to support upskilling, professional growth, and lifelong learning. At the same time, it examines perceived institutional, technical, and systemic risks—including concerns on credibility, accessibility, recognition, and sustainability.

Marcial led the project in collaboration with Dr. Ananias C. Sabijon, Jr. of Central Philippine University–Iloilo and Dr. Elve Nasvik, associate dean of the SU College of Education. Funded by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA), the initiative will soon be piloted at Silliman University in partnership with member-schools of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ACSCU).

The findings will also be disseminated at the National Summit on Faculty Development in October 2025, which will gather participants from UBCHEA, ACSCU, and the Asian University Digital Resource Network (AUDRN).

eLFA, which aims to advance the use of information technology in teaching and learning across Asia, adopted the theme “Digitalization of Learning Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” for this year’s forum.