August – Page 2 – Midway Colleges

Partnership between Microsoft and Midway Colleges via Audentes Technologies

by Ma. Florenz Olar

On August 11, 2020, Midway Colleges signed a contract deal with Audentes Technologies.

Audentes Technologies is a certified partner of Microsoft which supplies the linkage and services to Midway Colleges.

Through this partnership, Audentes Technologies is now running on Microsoft 365, a productivity cloud that brings together best-in-class Office apps with powerful cloud services, device management, and advanced security.

With all the features of Microsoft 365, it corresponds with the need of Midway Colleges for a platform to continually supply transformative education to its students despite the limitations caused by the pandemic.

The partnership provides trainings to teachers and students to equip them with advance technologies and skills development that are needed in adapting to blended learning.

Teachers are now eligible to have Microsoft Certified Educator Certification (MCE), this certifies that teachers have the global technology literacy competencies that are essential in supplying a rich, custom learning experience to students.

Moreover, students can also have Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MOS). Through this certification, students will be trained to have advance skills in MS Office, data comprehension, and in preparation for their future careers.

The partnership between Midway Colleges and Audentes Technologies seals a promising delivery of excellent services and programs towards a transformative education.

Pedal pa more

by Ma. Florenz Olar

Asia’s Duathlon Queen talks on Transit Options

Asia’s Duathlon Queen and internationally renowned triathlete, Monica Torres, talked in an online seminar on transit options entitled “Pedal pa More para sa Pag-aaral” on Saturday, August 8, 2020, via Midway Colleges Facebook livestream.

Monica gave emphasis on benefits of biking, beginners guide, and safety measure.

She shared points on how biking can improve one’s health and fitness, increase one’s appreciation of nature, and how to explore different places. Moreover, she highlighted that biking can be a suitable alternative mode of transportation especially in this time of pandemic.

She shared the joys and benefits of biking, as well as how it could help people cope with stress.

Monica Torres graduated Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Sports Science. During her college years, she joined the dragon boat team whose members would ride their bikes to school. This influenced her to start biking as well; she borrowed her father’s bike and her interest in cycling cultivated from there. She has then joined –and won– competitions over the years. Based on her personal blog, Monica Races the World, through which she would share her journey as a professional athlete. She was won gold medals in SEA Games; she has over 40 gold medals and counting.