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
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
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
Research Presentations and Publications
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.
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.
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.
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.