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. (2010.10.27-28). Plenary: Instructional Design with Information and Communication Technology (IDwICT). The National ICTs in Basic Education Congress, Ateneo de Manila, Philippines.
Pitagan, F. B. (2010.10.2). Computer for Education.Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers, Immaculate Mother School and Happiland School, Quezon City, 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.
Pitagan, F. B. (2010.09.25). Instructional Media Resources. Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers, Malanday National High School, Marikina City, Philippines.
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.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. International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan.http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/iers/english/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.
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.
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.
Awards and Scholarships
- Best Filipino Teacher Award
Support Your Dream Movement (SYD) / Japan / 2005.12
- Gawad Para sa Mag-aaral
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
- Gerry Roxas Leadership Award
Gerry Roxas Foundation / Philippines / 1988
- Monbukagusho Scholarship
Japanese Government Scholarship Award (Monbukagakusho) / 2009.09 – 2005.04
- DOST Scholarship
Philippine Department of Science and Technology / 2004 – 2003; 1999 – 1998
Trainings Conducted
- Cisco Networking Academy Training for Professionals
Philippine Science High School / Quezon City, Philippines / 2004 – 2002
Ateneo de Davao / Davao, Philippines / 2002.10
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