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Dr. Ferdinand Blancaflor Pitagan was a Monbukagusho (Japanese Government Scholarship) scholar from 2005 to 2010, under which he graduated from the International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan with a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education. He is also a graduate of the the University of the Philippines - Diliman with the degree of Masters of Education major in Educational Technology under the DOST Scholarship.

He was a research fellow at Tokyo Gakugei University (2005-2006) and at Institute for Educational Research and Service of International Christian University (2010-2012); a special science teacher at Philippine Science High School - Main Campus (1997-2004); a professional trainer for the Cisco Networking Academy; the project coordinator of the Asian Graduate School Forum; and an educational technology consultant of the UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC)] and Philippine Science High School System. Most recently, he was an assistant professor at the University of the Philippines - Diliman, College of Education, teaching educational technology and research courses.

He has done extensive research, written articles and presented in international/national conferences on topics covering education, technology, media and society. Furthermore, he has received international/national awards including the Support Your Dream - Best Filipino Teacher, UP College of Education Excellence in Teaching and Rotary International Model Student.

At present, he is an educational technology consultant of the Department of Education, Quipper School and Knowledge Channel; an editorial board member of Sage Open and the International Journal for Educational Media and Technology (IJEMT); and convener of The First Media and Information Literacy Intensive Teacher Trainer Program and ActivatED.


Core Competencies

Educational Technology / E-Learning / Online Learning / Distance Education / Blended Learning & Teaching / Media and Information Literacy / ICT on Education / Educational Technology Research / Course Management Systems / Assessment & Evaluation in Education / Training for Professionals / Courseware Design & Production / Website Design & Programming / Computer Programming & Networking / Project & Event Management / English Language Education


Current Positions

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

Quipper School Philippines, Research Team Leader

Knowledge Channel, Educational Technology Consultant

  • Analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of the LEEP Training Program and the KCh eLearning Portal.

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 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.

Editorial Review Board Member


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


TEACHING

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

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

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)


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


RESEARCH


ADMINISTRATIVE WORK


INFOTECH

  • System Analyst and Programmer / Cybertronix Computer Specialist, Inc. / Cavite, Philippines / 1997.05 – 1996.02


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


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. (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.
  • 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.(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.(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. (2010.10.5). 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.


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.


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.


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

Computer in Education Trainings

Manila Xiamen International School Summer Program


Organizations


Personal Links

See Also

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