Ferdinand Pitagan

Dr. Ferdinand B. Pitagan is a Monbusho scholar from 2005 to 2010. He is a graduate (March 2010) of International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan with a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education. He was a research fellow at Tokyo Gakugei University (2005-2006) and a special science teacher at Philippine Science High School (1997-2004). He has done extensive research and written numerous articles about education, technology, and society. Furthermore, he has done various international research presentations; been the project leader of the Asian Graduate School Forum; and received several national and international awards. At present, he is an assistant professor at the College of Education - University of the Philippines, teaching educational technology courses.

Current Positions

Assistant Professor
University of the Philippines – Diliman
College of Education
Educational Technology Department
2010.06 - present

Courses

• EDTECH101: Instructional Media Resources
  
• EDTECH204: Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials I
  
• EDTECH205: Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials II
  
• EDUC190: Computers in Education
  
• EDUC294: Computer Software for Education
  

Administrative Positions

• Chair, Socials Committee, College of Education, UPD

Consultant, Educational Technology
UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC)
2010.10 - present

Research Fellow
International Christian University
Institute for Educational Research and Services (IERS)
Tokyo, Japan
2010.04 - present

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Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Educational Media and Society
International Christian University / Tokyo, Japan / Monbukagakusho Scholar / GPA: A – Excellent / 2010.03 – 2006.09

Research Student
Tokyo Gakugei University / Japan / Monbukagakusho Scholar / 2006.08 – 2005.04

Masters of Education Major in Education Technology
University of the Philippines – Diliman / Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholar / GPA: 1.29 – Excellent / 2005.11 – 2003.06

Certificate of Professional Education Major in Math Education
University of the Philippines – Diliman / Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholar / GPA: 1.50 – Very Good / 1999.10 – 1998.10

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Professional Profile

Teaching

• Teaching Assistant, Educational Media and Society Department
  

International Christian University / Tokyo, Japan / 2010.04 – 2007.04

• Assistant Language Teacher, English Language Education
  

Kaplan Inc. / Tokyo, Japan / 2009.02 – 2008.02
Interac Network / Tokyo, Japan / 2007.12 – 2005.09

• Asia Pacific Regional Instructor, Cisco Networking Academy
  

National Computer Center / Quezon City, Philippines / 2005.03 – 2004.07

• Special Science Teacher, Computer Science Department
  

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

• Instructor III, Computer Science Department
  

AMA Computer Learning Center / Cavite, Philippines / 1996.10 – 1994.06

Consultancy

• Representative, University of the Philippines - Diliman
  

First Media Education Consultation and Workshop Meeting / Department of Education / Manila, Philippines / 2010.06

• Team Member, International Christian University Group
  

Competencies for Healthcare Professionals in the Emergency Rooms / Japan Society for Instructional Systems in Healthcare (JSISH) / Tokyo, Japan / 2010.01 – 2009.04

Research

• Research Fellow, Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS)

International Christian University / Tokyo, Japan / 2010.03 - present

• Research Student, Educational Technology
  

Tokyo Gakugei University / Japan / 2006.08 – 2005.04

Administrative Work

• Coordinator, Asian Graduate of Education (GSE) Forum
  

International Christian University, Japan and Seoul National University, Korea / Present – 2007

• Chairman, PSHS Computer Quiz Bee (QUIZBITS)
  

Philippine Science High School / Quezon City, Philippines / 2004.03 – 2003.06

• Chairman, Management Information System Technical Working Group
  

Philippine Science High School / Quezon City, Philippines / 2004.03 – 2003.06

InfoTech

• System Analyst and Programmer
  

Cybertronix Computer Specialist, Inc. / Cavite, Philippines / 1997.05 – 1996.02

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Research Presentations and Publications

Pitagan, F.B. (2010.10.27-28). Plenary: Instructional Design with Information and Communication Technology (IDwICT). The National ICTs in Basic Education Congress, Ateneo de Manila, Philippines.

Pitagan, F. B. (2010.10.2). Computer for Education.Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers, Immaculate Mother School and Happiland School, Quezon City, Philippines.

Pitagan, F. B. (2010.10.5). The Repeat: Empowering the Nation Through Education Technology. Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology (Y4iT), UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP-NISMED), University of the Philippines.

Pitagan, F. B. (2010.09.25). Instructional Media Resources. Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers, Malanday National High School, Marikina City, Philippines.

Pitagan, F. B. (2010.09.14-17). Empowering the Nation Through Education Technology. Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology (Y4iT), Film Institue, University of the Philippines. http://184.106.223.13/wordpress/?page_id=64

Pitagan, F. B. (2010.08.26). Computer Software for Education. Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE), College of Education, University of the Philippines.

Pitagan, F. B. (2010.07.20-31). To Blend or Not To Blend: A Didactic Decision for Innovative Teaching and Learning. The 6th International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTEd), pp 26-27. SEAMEO-INNOTECH, Quezon City, Philippines. http://dilc.upd.edu.ph/index.php/events/478-icted-2010-ferdinand-pitagan

Jung, I. and Pitagan, F. B. (2009). Competencies for Healthcare Professionals in the Emergency Rooms. Japan Society for Instructional Systems in Healthcare (JSISH), First Academic Meeting, Tokyo, Japan.http://www.asas.or.jp/jsish/index.html

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. International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan.http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/iers/english/index.html

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.

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.

Pitagan, F. B. (2005). University Virtual Learning Environment (UVLe) and Intellectual Behaviors of Teachers and Students. Philippine e-lib, Thesis 371.334 P68u 2005, 120 pages. Manila, Philippines. http://www.elib.gov.ph/results.php?f=author&q=Pitagan%2C+Ferdinand+B.

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Awards and Scholarships

• Best Filipino Teacher Award

Support Your Dream Movement (SYD) / Japan / 2005.12

• Gawad Para sa Mag-aaral

University of the Philippines – Diliman / 2004 (1st Semester); 2003 (1st and 2nd Semester)

• Best Coach, Computer Programming

Philippine National Competitions / 1999 – 2003

• Model Student Award

Rotary International / 1988

• Gerry Roxas Leadership Award

Gerry Roxas Foundation / Philippines / 1988

• Monbukagusho Scholarship

Japanese Government Scholarship Award (Monbukagakusho) / 2009.09 – 2005.04

• DOST Scholarship

Philippine Department of Science and Technology / 2004 – 2003; 1999 – 1998

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Trainings Conducted

• Cisco Networking Academy Training for Professionals

Philippine Science High School / Quezon City, Philippines / 2004 – 2002
Ateneo de Davao / Davao, Philippines / 2002.10
Nanyang Technological University / Singapore / 2002.04

• Computer in Education Trainings

University of the Philippines – Diliman / 2005 – 2003

• Manila Xiamen International School Summer Program

Manila Xiamen International School / Xiamen, China / 1999.04

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See Also

• UP College of Education