Ferdinand Pitagan

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


He was a research fellow at Tokyo Gakugei University and at the Institute for Educational Research and Service of the International Christian University; computer science teacher at Philippine Science High School - Main Campus; professional trainer for the Cisco Networking Academy; project coordinator of the Asian Graduate School Forum; and 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.


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


He is consultant of several private entities; reviewer of international journal publications - Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D), Sage Open Journal, International Journal for Educational Media and Technology (IJEMT), and International Journal of Educational Technology for higher Education (ETHE); convener of The First Media and Information Literacy Intensive Teacher Trainer Program; founder of ActivatED (an academic group that aims to foster a more creative and active mindset in designing and implementing innovative solutions for the Philippine classrooms); and co-founder of the National Digital Educators Society (NDES).


Moreover, Dr. Pitagan is an educational technology consultant of the Department of Education (DepEd) as the main author of the Media and Information Literacy and co-author of the Empowerment Technology Curriculum Guides for Senior High under the K-12 Basic Curriculum Program. He is also the lead author / team leader of the Media and Information Literacy Teaching Guide, a project of Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) under the K-12 Transition Program.


At present, he is the Director of the Academic Support for Instructional Services and Technology (ASIST)of De La Salle University. The office extends professional development to the various colleges of DLSU through its strong and dynamic training programs and other academic services. It is designed to assist deans and their faculty develop, conduct and evaluate programs which foster understanding of the mission of a Lasallian University educator in the 21st century and equip them with the pedagogical and technological skills and values as they strive to achieve excellence in facilitating learning while addressing the learning styles and instructional needs of the digital learners through the use of various multimedia technologies.


He is also Chair and Associate Professor of the Educational Leadership and Management Department (ELMD) of the De La Salle University Manila. The ELMD handles the following programs: PhD in Educational Leadership and Management; Masters in Educational Leadership and Management, Masters in Special Education and Masters in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Education Major in Early Childhood Education; and the Teacher Certification. He teaches educational technology, educational leadership and management and research courses.


Furthermore, he delivers talks; conducts seminars, symposiums and trainings; and produces instructional media resources on media and information literacy and eLearning in general. He envisions a community of practice in technology integration into education which is collaborative, culturally-sensitive, standardized and in the service of others.


ferdinand.pitagan@yahoo.com.ph | (+63) 0928 2929 650 | facebook


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


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
  • Project: Developing a Use Model for ICT Integration to Education (BEE & BES) / 2011.05


Commission of Higher Education, K-12 Transition, Educational Technology Consultant

  • Team Leader, Course Development (Teaching Guides) for Media and Information Literacy of Senior High, K-12 Basic Curriculum Program


Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines - Diliman, College of Education, Educational Technology Department | 2014.12 ~ 2010.06

  • Teach the theory and practice of the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of resources and processes for technology integration for education with Student Evaluation Rating of 1.12 (SY2014-2015)
  • Advise educational technology research that cuts across disciplines with at least 1 master student advisee graduating every year
  • Perform administrative duties such as ICT Coordinator, Committee Chairmanship and others
  • Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award 2013 and UPCEd Best Committee Award 2011


Quipper School Philippines, Research Team Leader


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 Christian University - Tokyo Japan

  • Team Member, Competencies for Healthcare Professionals in the Emergency Rooms / 2010.01 – 2009.04
  • Teaching Assistant / 2010.04 – 2007.04
  • Research Fellow, Institute for Educational Research and Service (IERS), 2010.04
  • Coordinator, Asian Graduate of Education (GSE) Forum / 2007


Research Student


Assistant Language Teacher, Kaplan Inc., Tokyo, Japan, 2009.02 – 2008.02 / Interac Network, Tokyo, Japan / 2007.12 – 2005.09

  • English Language Education


Asia Pacific Regional Instructor, Cisco Networking Academy / National Computer Center / Quezon City, Philippines / 2005.03 – 2004.07

  • Teach CCNA courses


Philippine Science High School / Quezon City, Philippines / 2004.07 – 1997.06

  • Special Science Teacher, Computer Science Department
  • SHS Computer Quiz Bee (QUIZBITS) / 2004.03 – 2003.06
  • Became their Computer Science Consultant in 2012



Projects and Pertinent Trainings


International Research Collaboration

  • Pilot Study: UNESCO Inclusion of Learners with Disabilities in Open and Distance Learning (on-going)
  • Sakura Project: Harnessing Blended Learning for the Promotion of Enviromental Protection for Sustainable earth (Kansaii University and De La Salle University fully funded by Japan Science Foundation (on-going)
  • 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.
  • Open Educational Resource in Asia, a research project between professors and consultants from Japan, USA, India and the Philippines.
  • Game-based Learning in the Philippines: Pilot Study at UPIS, a research and training project between University of the Philippines – Integrated School (UPIS), PLDT, NTT Japan and CMI Korea.


Editorial Review Board Member





Trainings / Workshops / Seminars Conducted


Course Development Third Writeshop for Media and Information Literacy
Commission on Higher Education | Philippine Science High School, Quezon City | 02.27-29.2016


Technolympics: Festival of Talents
Department of Education | General Santos City | 02.23-25.2016


Course Development Second Writeshop for Media and Information Literacy
Commission on Higher Education | UP Diliman Cebu, Cebu City | 02.6-10.2016


Designing Adaptive Digital Education Programs: A Strategic Workshop for Academic Leaders for Region IV-A
De La Salle University Dasmariñas, Center for Innovative Programs | NEAP, Batangas | 01.27-29.2016


Designing Technology Integration for Senior High School
Far Eastern University Diliman | FERN College, Quezon City | 01.22-23.2016


Designing Adaptive Digital Education Programs: A Strategic Workshop for Academic Leaders for Region IV-A
De La Salle University Dasmariñas, Center for Innovative Programs | DLSU, Dasmarinas, Cavite | 11.16-18.2015


Integrating Digital Resource into Lesson Activities: A Workshop on Media and Information Literacy
Philippine eLearning Society, 2nd International Congress on eLearning | Asia Pacific College, Manila | 09.16.2015


Course Development First Writeshop for Media and Information Literacy
Commission on Higher Education | CHEd, Quezon City | 08.31-09.01.2015


Workshop on Senior High School Learner’s Manual
Department of Education | Tanza Oasis Hotel, Cavite | 08.17-24.2015


Workshop on the Development of Guidelines for the Provision of Senior High School Learning Resources
Department of Education | Taal Vista Lodge, Tagaytay City | 07.13-17.2015


Instructional Media Resources Trainors' Qualification Course
(Armed Forces of the Philippines | Camp V Luna, Manila | 05.07.2015


Technolympics: Festival of Talents
Department of Education | Makati City | 04.09-10.2015


LEEP NCR Training
Knowledge Channel | Quezon City Interactive Center | 04.13-15.2015


Workshop on the Instructional Design for the K to 12 Grades 4, 5, 11, and 12 Learning Resources
Department of Education | BP International Makiling, Los Baňos City, Laguna | 09.10-12.2014


Seminar on Outcome-based Education and 21st Century Learning
University of the Philippines – Cebu | 09.04-05.2014


The First Media and Information Literacy Teacher Training Program
University of the Philippines – Diliman / 04.7-11.2014


Computer for Education: Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers
Immaculate Mother School and Happiland School, Quezon City, Philippines | 10.2.2010


Instructional Media Resources: Seminar Workshop for In-service Public School Teachers
Eulogio Rodriguez Integrated School | Mandaluyong City, Philippines | 10.3.2011
Malanday National High School | Marikina City, Philippines | 09.25.2010


Cisco Networking Academy Training for Professionals
Philippine Science High School - Quezon City | 2002 – 2004
Ateneo de Davao | 10.2002


Asia Pacific Regional Cisco Networking Academy Training
Nanyang Technological University - Singapore | 04.2002


Computer in Education Trainings
University of the Philippines - Diliman | 2003 – 2005


Manila Xiamen International School Summer Program
Manila Xiamen International School - China | 04.1999

Bodies of 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 / NATIONAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION

  • Pitagan, F.B.(2014). Information and Media Literacy Teacher Training Program. The 8th International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTEd), Crowne Plaza, Ortigas, Philippines.
  • 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. (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.


PLENARY SPEAKERSHIP

  • Media and Information for Teachers (2015.04.16). PACU Academic Management Seminar Series V, Philippine Association of Universities and Colleges, University of the Asia and the Pacific, Philippines
  • Media and Information Literacy for K-12 Teachers (2015.02.20-22). The First Annual National Digital Education Summit, St. Jude Catholic School, Manila, Philippines
  • Media and Information Literacy for K-12 Teachers (2015.12.06). The 12th National eLearning Conference, Philippine eLearning Society, UP Los Banos.
  • Educational Technology: Breaking Through the Norms in Education (2013). One Goal 2013, UP Diliman
  • Harnessing the Power of the Technology in Promoting Multicultural Education in the Filipino Classroom (2013). The 5th National Conference on Teacher Training, UPNISMED Auditorium, UP Diliman.
  • The 21st Century Teacher: A Leader, Mentor, Researcher, and Tech-Savvy (2012). DELPS Public Lecture, UP Diliman.
  • e-Tablet for Education (2012.07.29). Quezon City-Marikina Grade School Consortium (QCMGSC), Miriam College Child Study Center, Philippines
  • Multi-media Instructional Materials (2012.06.08). La Salle Greenhills, Philippines
  • Designing an Innovative eLearning (2012.04.22). Center for Child Study, Miriam College, Philippines
  • Blended Learning: Combining Traditional with Digital Technologies for Effective and Efficient Learning (2012.04.07). UPLIFT 2012, Philippine Science High School.
  • The Techie Teacher: Adopting ICT in the Filipino Classroom (2011.09.17). The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center, Philippines.
  • Are You Doing I(C)T Right: Strategies for Making effective Use of e-Learning Tools (2011.09.17). The 32nd Manila International Book Fair, SMX Convention Center, Philippines.
  • To Blend or Not To Blend: A Discourse for Innovative Teaching and Learning (2011.10.13). Catalyst 2011, Philippine Science High School.
  • The Repeat: Empowering the Nation Through Education Technology 2010.10.5). Philippine Youth Congress in Information Technology (Y4iT), UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP-NISMED), UP Diliman. http://184.106.223.13/wordpress/?page_id=100
  • Computer Software for Education (2010.08.26). Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE), College of Education, UP Diliman.


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.

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


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