Ferdinand Pitagan

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Dr. Ferdinand Blancaflor Pitagan was a Monbukagusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) scholar from 2005 to 2010. He is a graduate (March 2010) of International Christian University, ICU, Tokyo, Japan with a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education.

He was a research fellow at Tokyo Gakugei University (2005-2006) and at Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS), International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan (2010-2012); a special science teacher at Philippine Science High School (1997-2004); and a professional trainer for the Cisco Networking Academy; project leader of the Asian Graduate School Forum; an educational technology consultant of UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC) and Philippine Science High School System; and the eLearning Team Leader of the Cloud Top Project of the Department of Education and Department of Science & Technology under the leadership of the Philippine Development (PhilDev) Foundation. He has done extensive research and written numerous articles about education, technology, and society. Furthermore, he has done various international/national research presentations; and received several international/national awards.

At present, he is an assistant professor at the University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD), College of Education, Educational Technology Department.

Summary

• Excellent academic record
• More than eight (8) years of study in the field of educational technology including the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho)
• More than seven (7) years in high school education teaching computer science courses
• More than seven (7) years in higher education teaching education, media and society
• More than five (5) years of experience in eLearning project and event management with international collaboration
• Excellent knowledge, skills and attitude in the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of eLearning systems
• Solid experiences in research writing and presentation
• Pleasing personality, hard-worker, progressive, collaborator and decision-maker

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Core Competencies

Educational Technology / E-Learning / Online Learning / Distance Education / Media Education / Blended Learning & Teaching / ICT on Education / Educational Technology Research / Courseware Design & Production / Open University / Course Management Systems / Assessment & Evaluation / Training for Professional / Website Design & Programming / Competency-based Education / Computer Programming & Networking / Project & Event Management / Culture & Diversity in Education / English Language Education / Basic Accountancy / Conflict Resolution

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Current Positions

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, University of the Philippines - Diliman, College of Education Educational Technology Department, 2010.06 ~

Courses
Current

• EDTECH101: Instructional Media Resources (undergraduate course)
• EDTECH 210: Foundations of Educational Technology (graduate course)
• Thesis Advising

Previous

• EDTECH204: Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials I
• EDTECH205: Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials II
• EDUC190: Computers in Education
• EDUC293: Educational Technology Research
• EDUC294: Computer Software for Education

Administrative Positions

• Member, ICT Committee (2010 - present)
• Member, Socials Committee (2010 - present)
• Coordinator, ICT (2012)
• Chair, Socials Committee (Best Committee, 2011)
• Co-Chair, National Conference on Research in Teacher Education (NCRTE 2011)
• Adviser, UP College of Education Student Council (2011)
• Member, Educational Technology Curriculum Review (2011)

Others

• Educational Technology Consultant, K-12 Senior High School Core Curriculum,Office of the Undersecretary for Programs and Projects, Department of Education, 2013
• UPCEd Representative. The 3rd Philippine Conference on ICT on Education, Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan,
• Article Editor,Sage Open Journal,

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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

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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

• eLearning Team Leader, Cloud Top Project, Department of Education and the Department of Science and Technology under the leadership of the Philippine Development (PhilDev) Foundation, 2012.02 - 2012.09. The Cloud Top Project aims to deploy technology (thin client, wifi, solar panels and cloud computing) to approximately 8,000 multi-grade classrooms across the country. At the heart of this two-year pilot is an eLearning System which aims to equip educators with knowledge, skills, and attitude to be familiar to design, use, produce, and evaluate the most efficient and effective digital content for instructions. As the team leader, I am responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of an eLearning system that includes application suite, content and course management system, and training.

• UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC), 2010.10 - 2012.01 . Review of existing curriculum of UP ITTC and Education consultant on the Statistical Software Package for the Science Education Institute, Department of Science and Technology

• Philippine Science High School System, 2012.04 ~ present. Review of the proposed computer science 1 and 2 curriculum

• Department of Education (DepEd), Philippines / Project: Developing a Use Model for ICT Integration to Education (BEE & BES) / 2011.05

• 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, 2012.04 ~ 2010.04
  

• 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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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

• Monbukagusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) / 2009.09 – 2005.04

• Best Filipino Teacher Award / Support Your Dream Movement (SYD) / Japan / 2005.12

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

• University Scholars Award - Gawad Chancellor / 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

• Roxas Leadership Award / Gerry Roxas Foundation / Philippines / 1988

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Bodies of Research

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION

• 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.

JOURNAL PUBLICATION

• Pitagan, F.B. (2013.09). Interaction Effects and Cognitive Engagements of Collaborative Groups in Online Asynchronous Discussions. Education Quarterly, UP College of Education

• 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

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION

• Pitagan, F.B. (2011.09.17). Plenary Speaker: The Techie Teacher: Adopting ICT in the Filipino Classroom. The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center, Philippines.

• Pitagan, F.B. (2011.09.17). Plenary Speaker: Are You Doing I(C)T Right: Strategies for Making effective Use of e-Learning Tools. The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center, 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. (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.

NATIONAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION

• Pitagan, F.B.(212.07.29). Plenary Speaker. e-Tablet for Education. Quezon City-Marikina Grade School Consortium (QCMGSC, Miriam College Child Study Center.

• Pitagan, F.B. (2012.06.08). Plenary Speaker. Multi-media Instructional Materials. La Salle Greenhils

• Pitagan, F.B. (2012.04.22). Plenary Speaker. Designing an Innovative eLearning. Center for Child study. Miriam College, Philippines

• Pitagan, F.B. (2012.04.07). Plenary Speaker: Blended Learning: Combining Traditional with Digital Technologies for Effective and Efficient Learning. UPLIFT 2012. Philippine Science High School, Philippines.

• Pitagan, F.B. (2011.10.13). Plenary Speaker: To Blend or Not To Blend: A Discourse for Innovative Teaching and Learning. Catalyst 2011. Philippine Science High School, Philippines.

• Pitagan, F.B. (2010.10.27-28). Plenary Speaker: Instructional Design with Information and Communication Technology (IDwICT). The 4th National ICTs in Basic Education Congress, Ateneo de Manila, Philippines. http://depedteacher.blogspot.com/2010/09/4th-national-congress-on-icts-in-basic.html

• 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. http://184.106.223.13/wordpress/?page_id=100

• 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=100

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

OTHER RESEARCH

• Pitagan, F. B. (2005). Thesis: 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.

• 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.

On-Going

• To Blend or Not To Blend: A Didactic Decision for Innovative Teaching and Learning.

• Instructional Systems Design: Criticisms and Responses Based on Theoretical and Empirical Evidences.

• The Effectiveness and Factors Affecting Effectiveness of Blended Learning Based on Empirical Research.

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Trainings Conducted

Computer for Education: Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers

• Immaculate Mother School and Happiland School, Quezon City, Philippines / 2010.10.2
  

Instructional Media Resources: Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers

• Malanday National High School / Marikina City, Philippines / 2010.09.25
  
• Eulogio Rodriguez Integrated School / Mandaluyong City, Philippines / 2011.10.3
  

Cisco Networking Academy Training for Professionals

• Philippine Science High School / Quezon City, Philippines / 2004 – 2002
  
• Ateneo de Davao / Davao, Philippines / 2002.10
  

Asia Pacific Regional Cisco Networking Academy Training

• 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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Organizations

• Philippine Association of the Japanese Government Scholars
• Association of Filipino Students in Japan
• Science and Technology Advisory Council - Japan Chapter

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Personal Links

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See Also

• University of the Philippines
• University of the Philippines - Diliman
• UP College of Education
• UP College of Education Homepage
• UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC)
• International Christian University
• ICU Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS).
• Monbukagusho (Japanese Government Scholarship)
• Tokyo Gakugei University
• Philippine Science High School
• Asian Graduate School Forum