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. 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 University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD), College of Education, Educational Technology Department; 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.

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 five (5) years in higher education teaching education, media and society
  • More than four (4) 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


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


Current Positions

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

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
  • EDUC293: Educational Technology Research
  • EDUC294: Computer Software for Education

Administrative Positions

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


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 ~

  • 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.


EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC), 2010.10 ~

  • Review of existing curriculum of UP ITTC
  • Education consultant on the Statistical Software Package for the Science Education Institute, Department of Science and Technology

Philippine Science High School System, 2012.04 ~

  • Review of the proposed computer science 1 and 2 curriculum


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 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

  • 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

  • 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


Research Presentations and Publications

  • Pitagan, F.B. (2012.04.22). 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. (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. (2010.10.5). 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.
  • 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. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/40016762700
  • 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.


OTHER RESEARCH

Completed

  • Pitagan, F. B.Instructional Systems Design: Criticisms and Responses Based on Theoretical and Empirical Evidences. Research paper submission for Educational Studies of International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Pitagan, F. B.The Effectiveness and Factors Affecting Effectiveness of Blended Learning Based on Empirical Research. Research paper submission for Educational Studies of International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Pitagan, F. B.The Implications of Collaborative Grouping, Learners’ Gender and Facilitation Leadership on Interaction and Cognitive Engagements in Asynchronous Online Discussion. PhD Dissertation


On-Going

  • Pitagan, F. B.Team Member. NSTP-LTS-DZUP-OVCRD Project. College of Education, University of the Philippines.
  • Pitagan, F. B.Full Paper: To Blend or Not To Blend: A Didactic Decision for Innovative Teaching and Learning. Research paper submission for Education Quarterly, University of the Philippines.
  • Pitagan, F. B.Japanese Online Learning Culture. Research paper submission for the Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS) Research Fellowship, International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan.


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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