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Dr. Ferdinand Blancaflor Pitagan was a Monbukagusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) scholar under which he graduated with  the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan . He was a graduate of the the University of the Philippines - Diliman with the degree of Masters of Arts in Education major in Educational Technology.
Dr. Ferdinand Blancaflor Pitagan is the Dean of the School of Education (SOTE) at the National Teachers College (NTC). SOTE has approximately 80 professors; more than 2,000 students in 6 programs in the Undergraduate and more than 1,400 students in 14 programs at the Graduate Studies. NTC founded in 1928 and acquired by Ayala Education last 2018, envisions itself as top institution in teacher education by producing industry-ready professionals willing to contribute their knowledge, skills and value for the betterment of the Philippines.


Dr. Pitagan is also Consultant/Specialist at UNESCO leading the team of experts in the design of the framework, strategy, training and budget of the Open Educational Resources – Universal Design for Learning Policy for Higher Educational Institutions in the Philippines Project.  The Policy Inception Workshop last March 2019 was attended by top Philippine HEIs represented by university presidents, chancellors, directors and deans. The project would conduct training, research and other pertinent activities related to the project.


He was a research fellow at Tokyo Gakugei University and at the Institute for Educational Research and Service of the International Christian University; computer science teacher at Philippine Science High School - Main Campus; professional trainer for the Cisco Networking Academy; project coordinator of the Asian Graduate School Forum; and consultant of the UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC)] and Philippine Science High School System.  
He was a Monbusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) scholar under which he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan. He was also a graduate of the University of the Philippines - Diliman with the degree of Masters of Arts in Education major in Educational Technology. In addition, he was a research fellow at Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan.
 
 
Dr. Pitagan was the Director of the Academic Support for Instructional Services and Technology (ASIST) of De La Salle University providing blended learning and teaching trainings and other academic services to all colleges of DLSU Manila concurrently, as Department Chair and Associate Professor at the Educational Leadership and Management Department. He was also an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, College of Education, teaching educational technology and research courses. He was also Special Science Teacher at Philippine Science High School  - Main Campus.
He was an assistant professor at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, College of Education, teaching educational technology and research courses. He was given the Excellence in Teaching Award, Best Committee Award, Excellent Student Evaluation Rating of 1.12, and my blended classes were among the top ten most active courses at UP learning management system - UVLe.
 
Moreover, he was an Educational Technology Consultant of the Department of Education (DepEd) as the co-author of the Media and Information Literacy and Empowerment Technology Curriculum Guides for Senior High under the K-12 Basic Curriculum Program. He was also the Lead Author / Team Leader of the Media and Information Literacy Teaching Guide, a project of Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).
 
   
Moreover, Dr. Pitagan was an educational technology consultant of the Department of Education (DepEd) as the main author of the Media and Information Literacy and co-author of the Empowerment Technology Curriculum Guides for Senior High under the K-12 Basic Curriculum Program. He was also the lead author / team leader of the Media and Information Literacy Teaching Guide, a project of Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) under the K-12 Transition Program.
Dr. Pitagan was also a reviewer of international journal publications - Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D), Sage Open Journal, International Journal for Educational Media and Technology (IJEMT), and International Journal of Educational Technology for higher Education (ETHE); convener of The First Media and Information Literacy Intensive Teacher Trainer Program; co-founder of the National Digital Educators Society (NDES); founder of ActivatED (an academic group that aims to foster a more creative and active mindset in designing and implementing innovative solutions for the Philippine classrooms). His other engagements involve international collaborations with Hiroshima Institute of Technology and Kansai University in the areas of ICT for Education.
 
 
Most recently, he is the Director of the Academic Support for Instructional Services and Technology (ASIST)of De La Salle University leading a team of experts in providing professional development and other academic services to all colleges of DLSU Manila to equip approximately 1,100 faculty members with the pedagogical and technological knowledge, skills and values for blended learning and teaching. Concurrently, he was Department Chair and Associate Professor at De La Salle University with approximately 30 faculty members, 300 undergraduate / graduate students, and 5 academic programs: educational leadership and management, early childhood education, special education, teacher certification, and educational technology. He lead curriculum review and revisions; research presentations and publications; international engagements and benchmarking; and information dissemination and marketing activities as well as manage the day-to-day departmental operations, processes, and services.
 
 
At present, Dr. Pitagan is Specialist in ICT for Education at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) leading the team of experts in the design of the framework, strategy, training and budget of the Open Educational Resources – Universal Design for Learning Policy for Higher Educational Institutions in the Philippines Project.  We just had inception workshop last March 2019 with the top 30 Philippine HEIs represented by university presidents, chancellors, directors and deans. They would conduct training, research and other pertinent activities related to the project.
 
 
He is also reviewer of international journal publications - Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D), Sage Open Journal, International Journal for Educational Media and Technology (IJEMT), and International Journal of Educational Technology for higher Education (ETHE); convener of The First Media and Information Literacy Intensive Teacher Trainer Program; founder of ActivatED (an academic group that aims to foster a more creative and active mindset in designing and implementing innovative solutions for the Philippine classrooms); and co-founder of the National Digital Educators Society (NDES). His other engagements involve international collaborations with Hiroshima Institute of Technology and Kansai University in the areas of ICT for Education.
 
 
Dr. Pitagan has done extensive research, written research articles and presented in international/national conferences on topics covering education, technology, media and society.  Furthermore, he has received international/national awards notably the Best Filipino Teacher of the Support Your Dream Japan and Model Student of Rotary International. Furthermore, he delivers talks; conducts seminars, symposiums and trainings; and produces instructional media resources on media and information literacy and eLearning in general. He envisions a community of practice in technology integration into education which is collaborative, culturally-sensitive, standardized and in the service of others.
 
 
ferdinand.pitagan@yahoo.com.ph | (+63) 0928 2929 650 | [https://web.facebook.com/ferdinand.pitagan/ facebook]


Furthermore, he has received international/national awards notably the Best Filipino Teacher of the Support Your Dream Japan, Model Student of Rotary International and the Gerry Roxas Leadership Award. He also delivers talks; conducts seminars and trainings; and produces instructional media resources on media and information literacy and eLearning in general. He envisions a community of practice in technology integration into education which is inclusive, collaborative and in the service of others.




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Dr. Ferdinand Blancaflor Pitagan is the Dean of the School of Education (SOTE) at the National Teachers College (NTC). SOTE has approximately 80 professors; more than 2,000 students in 6 programs in the Undergraduate and more than 1,400 students in 14 programs at the Graduate Studies. NTC founded in 1928 and acquired by Ayala Education last 2018, envisions itself as top institution in teacher education by producing industry-ready professionals willing to contribute their knowledge, skills and value for the betterment of the Philippines.

Dr. Pitagan is also Consultant/Specialist at UNESCO leading the team of experts in the design of the framework, strategy, training and budget of the Open Educational Resources – Universal Design for Learning Policy for Higher Educational Institutions in the Philippines Project. The Policy Inception Workshop last March 2019 was attended by top Philippine HEIs represented by university presidents, chancellors, directors and deans. The project would conduct training, research and other pertinent activities related to the project.

He was a Monbusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) scholar under which he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan. He was also a graduate of the University of the Philippines - Diliman with the degree of Masters of Arts in Education major in Educational Technology. In addition, he was a research fellow at Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan.

Dr. Pitagan was the Director of the Academic Support for Instructional Services and Technology (ASIST) of De La Salle University providing blended learning and teaching trainings and other academic services to all colleges of DLSU Manila concurrently, as Department Chair and Associate Professor at the Educational Leadership and Management Department. He was also an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, College of Education, teaching educational technology and research courses. He was also Special Science Teacher at Philippine Science High School - Main Campus.

Moreover, he was an Educational Technology Consultant of the Department of Education (DepEd) as the co-author of the Media and Information Literacy and Empowerment Technology Curriculum Guides for Senior High under the K-12 Basic Curriculum Program. He was also the Lead Author / Team Leader of the Media and Information Literacy Teaching Guide, a project of Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

Dr. Pitagan was also a reviewer of international journal publications - Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D), Sage Open Journal, International Journal for Educational Media and Technology (IJEMT), and International Journal of Educational Technology for higher Education (ETHE); convener of The First Media and Information Literacy Intensive Teacher Trainer Program; co-founder of the National Digital Educators Society (NDES); founder of ActivatED (an academic group that aims to foster a more creative and active mindset in designing and implementing innovative solutions for the Philippine classrooms). His other engagements involve international collaborations with Hiroshima Institute of Technology and Kansai University in the areas of ICT for Education.

Furthermore, he has received international/national awards notably the Best Filipino Teacher of the Support Your Dream Japan, Model Student of Rotary International and the Gerry Roxas Leadership Award. He also delivers talks; conducts seminars and trainings; and produces instructional media resources on media and information literacy and eLearning in general. He envisions a community of practice in technology integration into education which is inclusive, collaborative and in the service of others.



EDUCATION


Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Educational Media and Society
International Christian University / Tokyo, Japan / Monbukagusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) / GPA: A – Excellent / 2010.03 – 2006.09


Research Student
Tokyo Gakugei University / Japan / Monbukagusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) / 2006.08 – 2005.04


Masters of Education Major in Education Technology
University of the Philippines - Diliman / DOST Scholarship / GPA: 1.29 – Excellent / 2005.11 – 2003.06


Certificate of Professional Education Major in Math Education
University of the Philippines - Diliman / DOST Scholarship / GPA: 1.50 – Very Good / 1999.10 – 1998.10


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE


Department of Education, Educational Technology Consultant

  • Main Author, Media and Information Literacy Curriculum Guide, Senior High, K-12 Basic Curriculum Program
  • Co-author, ICT for Professional Curriculum Guide, Senior High, K-12 Basic Curriculum Program
  • Member, Instructional Material Design and Evaluation Workshop, Senior High, K-12 Basic Curriculum Program
  • Project: Developing a Use Model for ICT Integration to Education (BEE & BES) / 2011.05


Commission of Higher Education, K-12 Transition, Educational Technology Consultant

  • Team Leader, Course Development (Teaching Guides) for Media and Information Literacy of Senior High, K-12 Basic Curriculum Program


University of the Philippines - Diliman, College of Education, Educational Technology Department, Assistant Professor | 2014.12 ~ 2010.06

  • Teach the theory and practice of the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of resources and processes for technology integration for education with Student Evaluation Rating of 1.12 (SY2014-2015)
  • Advise educational technology research that cuts across disciplines with at least 1 master student advisee graduating every year
  • Perform administrative duties such as ICT Coordinator, Committee Chairmanship and others
  • Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award 2013 and UPCEd Best Committee Award 2011


Quipper School Philippines, Research Team Leader


Media and Information Literacy Teacher Training Program, Convener and Lead Trainer

  • Collaborating with different academic institutions, lgus, telcos and other stakeholders for national deployment.


ActivatED, Convener

  • A TED talk inspired academic group that foster progressive, creative and active solutions for Philippine education.


International Christian University - Tokyo Japan

  • Team Member, Competencies for Healthcare Professionals in the Emergency Rooms / 2010.01 – 2009.04
  • Teaching Assistant / 2010.04 – 2007.04
  • Research Fellow, Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS), 2010.04
  • Coordinator, Asian Graduate of Education (GSE) Forum / 2007


Research Student


Assistant English Language Teacher


Cisco Networking Academy

  • Asia Pacific Regional Instructor, National Computer Center] / Quezon City, Philippines / 2005.03 – 2004.07


Philippine Science High School / Quezon City, Philippines / 2004.07 – 1997.06

  • Special Science Teacher, Computer Science Department
  • SHS Computer Quiz Bee (QUIZBITS) / 2004.03 – 2003.06
  • Became their Computer Science Consultant in 2012



PROJECT AND ENGAGEMENTS

International Projects

  • Pilot Study: UNESCO Inclusion of Learners with Disabilities in Open and Distance Learning (on-going)
  • Sakura Project: Harnessing Blended Learning for the Promotion of Enviromental Protection for Sustainable earth (Kansaii University and De La Salle University fully funded by Japan Science Foundation (on-going)
  • A Study of the Use of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Tools in English Education at University: Issues and Practices of International Learning, a joint research project with four (4) Japanese universities with the approval of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) with funding from the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.
  • Open Educational Resource in Asia, a research project between professors and consultants from Japan, USA, India and the Philippines.
  • Game-based Learning in the Philippines: Pilot Study at UPIS, a research and training project between University of the Philippines – Integrated School (UPIS), PLDT, NTT Japan and CMI Korea.


Other Engagements

  • United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
  • ELMD Benchmarking in Singapore (NIE, NUS, La Salle School)
  • ELMD Phd Student Benchmarking in Japan (Kansaii University, Osaka University, Nihon Fukushi University)


Editorial Review Board Member



RESEARCH


Publication

  • Rodavia, M. R. , Isabelle Soleil Curato, I. S., Pitagan, F. B. (in press). Online Disaster Preparedness Application for Kids. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer Journal
  • Mingoa, T. R., Pitagan, F. B.(in press). Teachers' Stress and Coping Strategies. Advance Sciences Journal
  • Yumiko, A., Masahiro, Pitagan, F. B. (in press). Effects of Synchronous CSCL on Perceived Learning, Satisfaction and Social Presence: Text Versus Video Chat Among EFL Learners. Advance Sciences Journal
  • Pitagan, F.B. (2017). Quipper School contributes to higher test score, attendance rate and assignment submission in teaching Mathematics. DLSU Research Congress
  • Pitagan, F.B., Aguidilla M. (2017). Educational Technology Leadership for Philippine K-12 Basic Education. DLSU Research Congress
  • Pitagan, F. B.(2009). Instructional Design and Teachers and Learners Factors Affecting Active and Meaningful Participation in Online Discussion. Educational Studies, Vol. 51, pp 103-113, ISSN 0452-3318. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/40016762700


Book Chapter

  • Prudente, M. S., Pitagan. F. B. (in press). Optimizing Technology for Learning and Teaching: The DLSU Manila Experience. Teacher Press, Vibal Publishing House.


International and National Research Presentation

  • Pitagan, F.B.(2014). Information and Media Literacy Teacher Training Program. The 8th International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTEd), Crowne Plaza, Ortigas, Philippines.
  • Pitagan, F.B.(2013.10.24). Do We Need Online Discussion Leaders?. National Conference on Research in Teacher Education, University of the Philippines - Diliman. http://ncrtephilippines.org/?page_id=257
  • Pitagan, F. B. (2008). The Impact of Grouping Strategies on Interaction Effects and Cognitive Engagements in Asynchronous Online Discussion. International Conference for Media in Education (IcoME), pp 419-411. Kansai University Takatsuki Campus, Osaka, Japan. http://icome2008.ict-education.org/japanese/index-jpn.htm
  • Pitagan, F. B. (2007). Pilot Study: The Impact of Grouping Strategies on Interaction Effects and Cognitive Engagements in Asynchronous Online Discussion. Asian Graduate School of Education Forum, p 24. Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/gs/etchp/sked.html
  • Pitagan, F. B. (2006). Thesis Summary: University Virtual Learning Environment (UVLE) and Intellectual Behaviors of Teachers and Students. Graduate School of Education Forum, pp 100-105. International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan.


Plenary Speaker

  • Internet and Digital Technology: Changes and Challenges to Education and Teaching Methodologies (2018). Adamson University, College of Law Faculty Development Seminar, Bayview Hotel, Philippines
  • INNOVATED Learn, Unlearn, Relearn (2017). National Conference on ICT in Education, SMX MOA
  • Designing Media and information Literacy Programs (2017). Asia Pacific Conference on Curriculum Studies and Instructional Designing, Crowne Plaza, Philippines
  • Philippine K-12 ICT (2016). Japan Society for Educational Technology, Osaka, Japan
  • Integrating technology into Learning and Teaching (2016). Philippine Association of Graduate Schools in Education, University of Sto Tomas
  • Media and Information Literacy (2016). National Conference on Information Technology Education, Dipolog. Philippines
  • Educational technology Caravans (2016- present). De La Salle University- Manila
  • Media and Information for Teachers (2015.04.16). PACU Academic Management Seminar Series V, Philippine Association of Universities and Colleges, University of the Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
  • Media and Information Literacy for K-12 Teachers (2015.02.20-22). The First Annual National Digital Education Summit, St. Jude Catholic School, Manila, Philippines
  • Media and Information Literacy for K-12 Teachers (2015.12.06). The 12th National eLearning Conference, Philippine eLearning Society, UP Los Banos.
  • Educational Technology: Breaking Through the Norms in Education (2013). One Goal 2013, UP Diliman
  • Harnessing the Power of the Technology in Promoting Multicultural Education in the Filipino Classroom (2013). The 5th National Conference on Teacher Training, UPNISMED Auditorium, UP Diliman.
  • The 21st Century Teacher: A Leader, Mentor, Researcher, and Tech-Savvy (2012). DELPS Public Lecture, UP Diliman.
  • e-Tablet for Education (2012.07.29). Quezon City-Marikina Grade School Consortium (QCMGSC), Miriam College Child Study Center, Philippines
  • Multi-media Instructional Materials (2012.06.08). La Salle Greenhills, Philippines
  • Designing an Innovative eLearning (2012.04.22). Center for Child Study, Miriam College, Philippines
  • Blended Learning: Combining Traditional with Digital Technologies for Effective and Efficient Learning (2012.04.07). UPLIFT 2012, Philippine Science High School.
  • The Techie Teacher: Adopting ICT in the Filipino Classroom (2011.09.17). The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center, Philippines.
  • Are You Doing I(C)T Right: Strategies for Making effective Use of e-Learning Tools (2011.09.17). The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center, Philippines.
  • To Blend or Not To Blend: A Discourse for Innovative Teaching and Learning (2011.10.13). Catalyst 2011, Philippine Science High School.
  • The Repeat: Empowering the Nation Through Education Technology 2010.10.5). Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology (Y4iT), UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP-NISMED), UP Diliman. http://184.106.223.13/wordpress/?page_id=100
  • Computer Software for Education (2010.08.26). Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE), College of Education, UP Diliman.



TRAININGS / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS CONDUCTED


DLSU ARAL: Action Research in Educational Technology De La Salle University, 2018


NCTEd: Teaching Media and Information Literacy 2017' SMX MOA


Course Development Third Writeshop for Media and Information Literacy
Commission on Higher Education | Philippine Science High School, Quezon City | 02.27-29.2016


Technolympics: Festival of Talents
Department of Education | General Santos City | 02.23-25.2016


Course Development Second Writeshop for Media and Information Literacy
Commission on Higher Education | UP Diliman Cebu, Cebu City | 02.6-10.2016


Designing Adaptive Digital Education Programs: A Strategic Workshop for Academic Leaders for Region IV-A
De La Salle University Dasmariñas, Center for Innovative Programs | NEAP, Batangas | 01.27-29.2016


Designing Technology Integration for Senior High School
Far Eastern University Diliman | FERN College, Quezon City | 01.22-23.2016


Designing Adaptive Digital Education Programs: A Strategic Workshop for Academic Leaders for Region IV-A
De La Salle University Dasmariñas, Center for Innovative Programs | DLSU, Dasmarinas, Cavite | 11.16-18.2015


Integrating Digital Resource into Lesson Activities: A Workshop on Media and Information Literacy
Philippine eLearning Society, 2nd International Congress on eLearning | Asia Pacific College, Manila | 09.16.2015


Course Development First Writeshop for Media and Information Literacy
Commission on Higher Education | CHEd, Quezon City | 08.31-09.01.2015


Workshop on Senior High School Learner’s Manual
Department of Education | Tanza Oasis Hotel, Cavite | 08.17-24.2015


Workshop on the Development of Guidelines for the Provision of Senior High School Learning Resources
Department of Education | Taal Vista Lodge, Tagaytay City | 07.13-17.2015


Instructional Media Resources Trainors' Qualification Course
(Armed Forces of the Philippines | Camp V Luna, Manila | 05.07.2015


Technolympics: Festival of Talents
Department of Education | Makati City | 04.09-10.2015


LEEP NCR Training
Knowledge Channel | Quezon City Interactive Center | 04.13-15.2015


Workshop on the Instructional Design for the K to 12 Grades 4, 5, 11, and 12 Learning Resources
Department of Education | BP International Makiling, Los Baňos City, Laguna | 09.10-12.2014


Seminar on Outcome-based Education and 21st Century Learning
University of the Philippines – Cebu | 09.04-05.2014


The First Media and Information Literacy Teacher Training Program
University of the Philippines – Diliman / 04.7-11.2014


Computer for Education: Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers
Immaculate Mother School and Happiland School, Quezon City, Philippines | 10.2.2010


Instructional Media Resources: Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers
Eulogio Rodriguez Integrated School | Mandaluyong City, Philippines | 10.3.2011
Malanday National High School | Marikina City, Philippines | 09.25.2010


Cisco Networking Academy Training for Professionals
Philippine Science High School - Quezon City | 2002 – 2004
Ateneo de Davao | 10.2002


Asia Pacific Regional Cisco Networking Academy Training
Nanyang Technological University - Singapore | 04.2002


Computer in Education Trainings
University of the Philippines - Diliman | 2003 – 2005


Manila Xiamen International School Summer Program
Manila Xiamen International School - China | 04.1999


Others

  • Pitagan, F. B. (2010). PhD Dissertation: The Implications of Collaborative Grouping, Learners’ Gender and Facilitation Leadership on Interaction and Cognitive Engagements in Asynchronous Online Discussion.


AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS


  • Excellence in Teaching Award / University of the Philippines – College of Education / 2013
  • Best Committee Award / University of the Philippines – College of Education / 2011.03
  • Best Filipino Teacher Award / Support Your Dream Movement (SYD) / Japan / 2005.12
  • DOST Scholarship/ Philippine Department of Science and Technology / 2004 – 2003; 1999 – 1998
  • Best Coach, Computer Programming / Philippine National Competitions / 1999 – 2003


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