BRITER Commons is a website that serves as a repository for all Back2Basic or B2B and Expert Class lessons presented by the National Research Council of the Philippines’ member-scientists, -engineers, -artists, and -researchers. It provides access to a wide range of educational resources related to various fields, including science, technology, and engineering, including arts and humanities that are easier to understand.

Anyone can access BRITER Commons. The website is open to the public but it requires signing up of an account.

BRITER or Leveraging Basic Research Information Translation for Empowerment in the Regions Program Project is being implemented by the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) in a fun and engaging way to increase appreciation in science by the public.

Yes, all lessons and registration of an account on BRITER Commons are free of charge.

Yes, there are specific subject because B2B lessons are derived from 13 Scientific Divisions of NRCP. http://www.nrcp.dost.gov.ph/nrcp/scientific-divisions. Sample subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.

B2B lessons are designed to make difficult theories or science concepts into a popular language and in a fun way by using videos and infographics specifically designed for Grade 10 students. B2B lessons are designed according to the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) of the Department of Education. Other interested lesson takers like kids, students, teachers, and the general public may watch the B2B lessons. B2B intends to spire greater understanding and appreciation of the importance on basic concepts that may lead to further research or thinking.

There are 26 B2B lessons available.

Expert Class lessons are designed to provide advisory or advocacy, where sciences are used to discuss and explain current issues. By engaging the public in further discourse on a topic of national interest, Expert Class lessons hope to achieve greater awareness to policymakers and decision makers on science-based recommendations for policy-making.

There are 26 Expert Class lessons available.

You can access the lessons on BRITER Commons by visiting the website, logging in to your account, and navigating to the lesson you want to take. You can then click on the lesson to start watching the lectures.

No, but you can request the lessons through NRCP email at nrcpinfo@nrcp.dost.gov.ph. State your purpose when emailing

A: There are no prerequisites for taking lessons on BRITER Commons. However, some lessons may require a basic understanding of certain concepts or theories.

Yes, you can request a certificate of completion for completing a lesson on BRITER Commons. You will need to complete all the required coursework and quiz and meet the minimum passing grade to be eligible for a certificate.

You can contact BRITER Commons by sending an email to their support team at nrcpbriter.05@gmail.com or nrcpinfo@nrcp.dost.gov.ph .You can also visit the NRCP website https://nrcp.dost.gov.ph/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nationalresearchcouncil for more information.