The UST Society of Information Technology Enthusiasts (SITE), in partnership with the UST SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office, conducted a two-part seminar titled “CompuCore: Building the Foundations of Digital Literacy” at Learning Studio 1 and 2 of the Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Building. The seminar reflected the organization’s strong commitment to community development and digital empowerment. Community members from Sitio Malasa, Sitio Mabilog, Sitio Buok, Sitio Sta. Rosa, and Sitio San Martin in Bamban, Tarlac, as well as members of the Ministry of the Urban Poor in Caloocan, attended the sessions held on March 29 and April 12, 2025.
The first part of the seminar-workshop, held on March 29, focused on guiding participants in creating Gmail accounts and navigating Google Workspace—particularly Google Docs and Google Meet. Attendees had the opportunity to explore the features of these tools, followed by a session on Canva, a graphic design platform. Participants were then asked to create an infographic or poster aligned with their interests. Mr. Edwin S. de Guzman, MSIT, MCP, served as the resource speaker for this session.
The second part of the seminar, conducted on April 12 with guest speaker Dr. Arlene Zamora, focused on creating presentations using Google Slides. Participants were given time to craft a three-slide presentation on a topic of their choice. The session concluded with an introduction to the basic functions of Google Sheets, culminating in an activity where participants developed a simple expense tracker using the platform.
Through this initiative, partner communities were equipped with essential digital skills to help them adapt to ongoing technological advancements. The seminar ultimately aimed to promote equitable and inclusive education, especially for marginalized sectors of society.