Guidelines on the Use of Desktop Computers, Laptops, Tablet PCs, and Smartphones at Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The DepEd OUA Memorandum No. 00-0420-0029-20 outlines guidelines for the use of government-issued devices by teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It authorizes school heads to loan desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones to teachers for online training and classes, ensuring that these devices are properly cared for and recorded. Teachers are responsible for any damages or losses due to negligence while the devices are in their possession. Additionally, all devices must be returned when regular classes resume. Compliance with these guidelines is mandatory for all concerned parties.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DepEd OUA Memorandum No. 00-0420-0029-20
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Department of Education
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 8, 2020
DEPED OUA MEMORANDUM NO. 00-0420-0029-20
| FOR | : | Regional Directors |
| Schools Division/City Superintendents | ||
| Heads, Public Elementary and Secondary Schools | ||
| All Others Concerned | ||
| SUBJECT | : | Guidelines on the Use of Desktop Computers, Laptops, Tablet PCs, and Smartphones at Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
This Memorandum authorizes school heads to release Desktop Computers, Laptops, Tablet PCs, and Smartphones to teachers for use in the conduct of online trainings and online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic subject to the following guidelines:
1. The principals/school heads (SHs) shall ensure that the devices which are government property are properly used, cared for, safeguarded from natural and human elements, and recorded upon turn-over to teachers.
2. Teachers can bring home the said devices to enable them to attend online training courses and conduct online classes for their students using tools such as the DepEd Commons, LR Portal, and other websites during situations when face-to-face instruction is no longer possible due to quarantine restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. The teacher is liable for any losses or damages while the device is in their custody if it is determined that there was negligence on the part of the teacher.
4. Teachers are required to return the said devices upon the resumption of regular classes.
5. For your guidance and strict compliance. Thank you.
(SGD.) ALAIN DEL B. PASCUAUndersecretary
Cite This Law
Guidelines on the Use of Desktop Computers, Laptops, Tablet PCs, and Smartphones at Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic, DepEd OUA Memorandum No. 00-0420-0029-20, Apr 8, 2020 (Philippines)
Guidelines on the Use of Desktop Computers, Laptops, Tablet PCs, and Smartphones at Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic, DepEd OUA Memorandum No. 00-0420-0029-20 (Phil. 2020)
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