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), 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 College of Education, University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD), teaching educational technology courses, an educational technology consultant of UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC) and a research fellow of the ICU Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS).


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

Administrative Positions

  • Chair, Socials Committee
  • Member, ICT Committee
  • Member, NCRTE Committee
  • Member, DZUP CEd Committee
  • Member, Educational Technology Curriculum Review


CONSULTANCY

UP Information Technology Training Center (UP-ITTC)
Project: Review of Courses in Information and Educational Technology
2010.10 - present

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


RESEARCH FELLOW
International Christian University
Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS)
Tokyo, Japan
2010.04 - present


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


RESEARCH


ADMINISTRATIVE WORK


INFOTECH

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


Awards and Scholarships

  • 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. (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

  • 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


Organizations


See Also

Personal Links

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