Wednesday, July 28, 2010
TOUCHPOINT 2010 Invited Guests and Friends
Keynote Speaker:
Maria Spante, Ph.D.
Chalmers University of Technology
Department of Technology Management and Economics
MARIA SPANTE holds a PhD position at Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Technology Management and Economics, Division of Technology and Society. Dr. Spante is a prolific researcher. Her current research expertise focuses on social interaction in technical systems, technical systems and human relations, and learning and interactive media.
Plenary Speakers:
Emmanuel Lallana, Phd.
Chief Executive
ideacorp
EMMANUEL LALLANA is the Chief Executive of ideacorp, an independent, non-profit organization focused on the use (ICT) in governance and education, in business and the economy and in the transforming society. Currently, Dr. Lallana is the project leader of Pan Asia Network on Democratic eGovernance (PANeGOV), a nine-country research initiative on the use of ICT in good governance and citizen empowerment in Asia.
Keith Kirkwood
School of Learning Support
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
KEITH KIRKWOOD is a Lecturer in the School of Learning Support at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, where he is managing the design and development of the SNAP Platform, and has helped articulate the School’s Students Supporting Students Learning strategy. He is working towards the integration of learning and information skills in the development of a holistic and integrated participatory learning platform.
Maria Spante, Ph.D.
Chalmers University of Technology
Department of Technology Management and Economics
MARIA SPANTE holds a PhD position at Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Technology Management and Economics, Division of Technology and Society. Dr. Spante is a prolific researcher. Her current research expertise focuses on social interaction in technical systems, technical systems and human relations, and learning and interactive media.
Plenary Speakers:
Emmanuel Lallana, Phd.
Chief Executive
ideacorp
EMMANUEL LALLANA is the Chief Executive of ideacorp, an independent, non-profit organization focused on the use (ICT) in governance and education, in business and the economy and in the transforming society. Currently, Dr. Lallana is the project leader of Pan Asia Network on Democratic eGovernance (PANeGOV), a nine-country research initiative on the use of ICT in good governance and citizen empowerment in Asia.
Keith Kirkwood
School of Learning Support
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
KEITH KIRKWOOD is a Lecturer in the School of Learning Support at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, where he is managing the design and development of the SNAP Platform, and has helped articulate the School’s Students Supporting Students Learning strategy. He is working towards the integration of learning and information skills in the development of a holistic and integrated participatory learning platform.
And there's Touchpoint 2010
These are my thoughts and words for Touchpoint 2010--
TOUCHPOINT is a new word and concept coined to denote an engaging interaction, a learning epiphany, a fresh connection. It can still be defined further. And as we realize the idea of Touchpoint, the more it becomes meaningful.
When Touchpoint 2010 International Conference was conceived, it has the following goals—to encourage intellectual engagement among Filipino academic peers, to open and create opportunities for linkages and connections, and to support local teachers and educators on their quest for better teaching and learning practices with the use of ICT. The presence and participation of foreign academic peers have enhanced the quality of didactic exchange in this historical event.
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Here's the conference programme.
Conference Programme
March 4, 2010
Thursday
7.30-8.30am Registration
8.30-8.40am National Anthem
Invocation by Prof. Estefanie Ulit
8.40-9.00am Welcome Remarks
Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC, President and Chancellor, De La Salle University
9.00-9.15am The Touchpoint 2010 Rationale
Prof. Oliver Malabanan, Touchpoint 2010 Program Chair
9.15-9.20am Introduction to First Plenary Speaker
Prof. Oliver Malabanan, Touchpoint 2010 Program Chair
9.15-10.00am First Plenary Talk and Keynote Speech
“Interactivity, Visualization and Learning: Challenges and Possibilities”
Dr. Maria Spante (Invited)
Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden
10.00-10.20am Questions/Reactions to Plenary Talk
10.20-10.40am Coffee Break
10.40-10.50am Introduction to Second Plenary Speaker
Prof. Sherwin Ona, CITe4D Chair, DLSU
10.50-11.25am Second Plenary Talk
Dr. Emmanuel Llana (Invited)
President, Idea Corp
11.25-11.40am Questions/Reactions to Plenary Talk
11.40-12.00nn Cultural Presentation by the La Salle Dance Company
12nn-1.00pm Lunch
1.00-1.10pm Introduction to the Third Plenary Speaker
Prof. Ma. Victoria Pineda, Touchpoint 2010 Vice Program Chair
1.10-1.50pm Third Plenary Talk
“Participating To Learn, Learning To Participate”
Prof. Keith Kirkwood (Invited)
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
1.50-2.10pm Questions/Reactions to Plenary Talk
2.10-2.30pm Coffee Break
2.30-5.00pm Parallel Sessions
March 5, 2010
Friday
9.00-9.10am Introduction to the Fourth Plenary Speaker
Dr. Zelinna Cynthia Pablo-dela Cruz
Information Technology Department, De La Salle University
9.10-9.45am Fourth Plenary Talk
Prof. Charibeth Cheng
Director, Advanced Research Institute for Computing, De La Salle University
9.45-10.00am Questions/Reactions to Plenary Talk
10.00-10.20am Coffee Break
10.30-12.00nn Parallel Sessions
12.00-1.00pm Lunch
1.00-4.30pm Parallel Sessions
4.00-4.30pm Coffee Break
4.30-4.40pm Introduction to the Fifth Plenary Speaker
Prof. Estefanie Ulit, De La Salle University
4.40-5.20pm Fifth Plenary Talk and Closing of the Conference
Dr. Jose Lloyd Espiritu, Touchpoint 2010 Editor
De La Salle University, Manila
5.20-5.30pm Questions/Reactions to Plenary Talk
6.30-7.00pm Pick-up time for the Social Dinner
7.00-8.30pm Social Dinner with all the Presenters & Guests
with Intermission of the DLSU Cultural Arts Office
Social Dinner is sponsored by iSolutions
Prof. Renato Jose Molano
Master of Ceremonies
Updates in 2010
It's been awhile since I updated these pages. September 2009-March 2010 were very busy months for me. First there was the devastating Typhoon Ondoy. It gave me the chance do urgent and dispersed volunteer work because the people, the families that need support were just too many.
Next, I was also part of the DLSU-CCS Technical Team that evaluated and monitored the Automated Election Systems in the Philippines; engaged in training roadshows, and served as one of the resource persons on the side of DLSU. This AES study was initiated by the Lasallian Justice and Peace Commission and by the College of Computer Studies of De La Salle University.
In parallel with the AES activities, I have been doing the preparations for the Touchpoint 2010 International Conference on Technology in Education as Conference Secretariat.
I am no superhero. But I guess the energy and the momentum keep me on my toes to just keep going. I am blessed to have very supportive supervisors like Mr. Oliver Malabanan, Mr. Sherwin Ona, Ms. Chari Cheng and Dr. Rachel Roxas. Along the way I was also blessed (again) with reliable support staff like Ms. Hazel Ventura and Mr. Roger Damo. And I had good working relationship with Mr. Rene Molano, Ms. Stef Ulit, Mr. Glenn Sipin, Ms. Christine Tavera and of course, Ms. Marivic Tangkeko as we accomplish our goals together.
And for school year 2010, several of my projects are focused on community-based disaster risk reduction.
Next, I was also part of the DLSU-CCS Technical Team that evaluated and monitored the Automated Election Systems in the Philippines; engaged in training roadshows, and served as one of the resource persons on the side of DLSU. This AES study was initiated by the Lasallian Justice and Peace Commission and by the College of Computer Studies of De La Salle University.
In parallel with the AES activities, I have been doing the preparations for the Touchpoint 2010 International Conference on Technology in Education as Conference Secretariat.
I am no superhero. But I guess the energy and the momentum keep me on my toes to just keep going. I am blessed to have very supportive supervisors like Mr. Oliver Malabanan, Mr. Sherwin Ona, Ms. Chari Cheng and Dr. Rachel Roxas. Along the way I was also blessed (again) with reliable support staff like Ms. Hazel Ventura and Mr. Roger Damo. And I had good working relationship with Mr. Rene Molano, Ms. Stef Ulit, Mr. Glenn Sipin, Ms. Christine Tavera and of course, Ms. Marivic Tangkeko as we accomplish our goals together.
And for school year 2010, several of my projects are focused on community-based disaster risk reduction.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
I want to thank for~~
listening and learning from the bright and challenging ideas in the fora..
meeting the fine, intelligent, warm and cheerful Saudi ladies..
being able to see the very beautiful Riyadh..
experiencing the amazing and admirable Arab culture..
tasting some authentic Arabian food..
having the phone company of my brothers from Dubai and Qassim..
the nice Filipino "kabayans" whom I've talked to..
the generosity of the NCeL and the Min of Higher Educ..
Masha Allah, thank you for all the graces..
My Riyadh Trip
Mar. 2. I received an e-mail from the KSA conference organizers that they will be sponsoring my participation.
Mar. 4. I received the documents required in processing my Saudi visa.
Mar. 10. I got my Saudi visa.
Mar. 12. I was sick and had an upset stomach. But I was able to finish my KSA presentation of about 32 slides.
Mar. 13. It was late in the evening when I received my e-ticket.
Mar. 15, 12.15 mla time. I left Manila for a straight flight to Riyadh via Saudia airlines.
Mar. 15, 20.30 ksa time. I checked in at the Al Khozama Hotel.
Mar. 16. I had the chance to see the Al Faisalaiah Mall, spent an hour at the Al Faisaliah Tower to see the highly urbanized layout of Riyadh. In the afternoon, made a 500meters walk going to the Panda supermarket. The Olaya roads are wide, clean and the sidewalks are very spacious. I saw a good number of very nice chocolate stores.
That night, I slept early around 8.30pm and woke up at 12.30am ksa time, to study and prepare for my lecture.
Mar 17. I felt good that day. I went to the grandballroom of the Al Faisaliah for the conference and heard very excellent plenary lectures. I also met and talked to some lady professors from the KSU and KAU of Jeddah. The Saudi ladies I met were very kind, warm, cheerful. One invited me to Jeddah and another one invited me to Medina.
In the afternoon, I delivered my lecture at Hall 3. I was the third speaker. I was very happy to have received questions and compliments from other academic colleagues. Mashallah! :)
I finished all the sessions in the afternoon, got a Starbucks frappucino and head back to the hotel.
Mar. 18. After listening to another set of very fine speakers, I had a nice lunch. I decided to take a short walk and found Dr. Kim, my mentor from Korea and Mr. Lee, a good academic friend from Korea too, having lunch. I had the chance to talk to them.
In the afternoon, we had a tour at the National Museum, so far the biggest museum I have visited.
Mar. 19. We were brought to the dates store and the small market near another museum.
23.15 ksa time, i left for Manila.
Mar. 4. I received the documents required in processing my Saudi visa.
Mar. 10. I got my Saudi visa.
Mar. 12. I was sick and had an upset stomach. But I was able to finish my KSA presentation of about 32 slides.
Mar. 13. It was late in the evening when I received my e-ticket.
Mar. 15, 12.15 mla time. I left Manila for a straight flight to Riyadh via Saudia airlines.
Mar. 15, 20.30 ksa time. I checked in at the Al Khozama Hotel.
Mar. 16. I had the chance to see the Al Faisalaiah Mall, spent an hour at the Al Faisaliah Tower to see the highly urbanized layout of Riyadh. In the afternoon, made a 500meters walk going to the Panda supermarket. The Olaya roads are wide, clean and the sidewalks are very spacious. I saw a good number of very nice chocolate stores.
That night, I slept early around 8.30pm and woke up at 12.30am ksa time, to study and prepare for my lecture.
Mar 17. I felt good that day. I went to the grandballroom of the Al Faisaliah for the conference and heard very excellent plenary lectures. I also met and talked to some lady professors from the KSU and KAU of Jeddah. The Saudi ladies I met were very kind, warm, cheerful. One invited me to Jeddah and another one invited me to Medina.
In the afternoon, I delivered my lecture at Hall 3. I was the third speaker. I was very happy to have received questions and compliments from other academic colleagues. Mashallah! :)
I finished all the sessions in the afternoon, got a Starbucks frappucino and head back to the hotel.
Mar. 18. After listening to another set of very fine speakers, I had a nice lunch. I decided to take a short walk and found Dr. Kim, my mentor from Korea and Mr. Lee, a good academic friend from Korea too, having lunch. I had the chance to talk to them.
In the afternoon, we had a tour at the National Museum, so far the biggest museum I have visited.
Mar. 19. We were brought to the dates store and the small market near another museum.
23.15 ksa time, i left for Manila.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The Pains of Doing Research
Doing research is a vocation. Why? While she is teaching (maybe with a full workload), she wants to do research. After data gathering and analysis, she writes the paper. Then she has to polish the paper. Then she submits the paper for possible participation in a conference. After which, the paper will be subject to two or three reviews and/or revisions.
Then she has to find a financial support to be able to evangelize her ideas.
In my university, a faculty member can avail of research funding to the amount of Php15k (or USD300) + payment for the travel tax (Php1,620) and Phil airport terminal fee (Php750) and a a maximum of USD250 for conference registration. All of these if you want to participate and present a research paper in an international conference.
Based on experience, this is a very modest budget. It may allow her to join a conference within southeast Asia but she will have to be in a very tight budget.
Then she has to prepare her trip. She has to plan in advance, this means advance hotel and airlines booking to get affordable rates (if possible). She also has to check the location of the conference area so that the means of transport becomes accessible to her. She also has to plan what she's supposed to wear, not forget the calling cards, the camera (although most of the time nobody is available to take her picture during the conference)and maybe bring small, native souvenirs for new acquaintances. And of course, she has to prepare her presentation and anticipate possible questions that will be asked.
After the conference, she has to submit a report and a proof of her participation.
Hence I say research is a vocation. Not everyone in the university will be interested with what she's doing. For the others it is easier to avail of a package tour if you just want to visit a neighboring country, try new dishes and go shopping.
And what is ironic, international people are eager to hear her ideas while the people in her university could not care.
Then she has to find a financial support to be able to evangelize her ideas.
In my university, a faculty member can avail of research funding to the amount of Php15k (or USD300) + payment for the travel tax (Php1,620) and Phil airport terminal fee (Php750) and a a maximum of USD250 for conference registration. All of these if you want to participate and present a research paper in an international conference.
Based on experience, this is a very modest budget. It may allow her to join a conference within southeast Asia but she will have to be in a very tight budget.
Then she has to prepare her trip. She has to plan in advance, this means advance hotel and airlines booking to get affordable rates (if possible). She also has to check the location of the conference area so that the means of transport becomes accessible to her. She also has to plan what she's supposed to wear, not forget the calling cards, the camera (although most of the time nobody is available to take her picture during the conference)and maybe bring small, native souvenirs for new acquaintances. And of course, she has to prepare her presentation and anticipate possible questions that will be asked.
After the conference, she has to submit a report and a proof of her participation.
Hence I say research is a vocation. Not everyone in the university will be interested with what she's doing. For the others it is easier to avail of a package tour if you just want to visit a neighboring country, try new dishes and go shopping.
And what is ironic, international people are eager to hear her ideas while the people in her university could not care.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Resourcefulness and Resiliency
It took more than two months before I heard about the two abstracts I submitted in the first e-Learning conference of KSA. With God's help I was able to finish a 15-page paper about the e-Learning Best Practices of South Korea and Thailand. It took again another month to learn of the results. My paper was accepted. The paper after acceptance was submitted again to the conference' scientific jurisdiction, and finally after two weeks, my paper was approved for participation in the conference.
Still I couldn't be excited, I cannot find any financial support. I tried to be resourceful~~I am presently seeking the support of my supervisor, my college dean, our research director, my mentor in South Korea and even alliances from the Dept of Foreign Affairs. I am in search of countries or embassies who have extra funds and will be willing to support a zealous lecturer from Manila. Maybe I should also try to seek help from Thailand. The conference is 18 days away and I still don't have funding..
As my resourcefulness becomes futile, I have to become resilient to accept that the fruits of sacrifices will have different faces. I have to be resilient to continue writing and do research, not just for myself but for my teaching, my family, my university and my country. I have to be resilient to realize that there's a plan or a way to any endeavor. My timing right now is not just right..
Still I couldn't be excited, I cannot find any financial support. I tried to be resourceful~~I am presently seeking the support of my supervisor, my college dean, our research director, my mentor in South Korea and even alliances from the Dept of Foreign Affairs. I am in search of countries or embassies who have extra funds and will be willing to support a zealous lecturer from Manila. Maybe I should also try to seek help from Thailand. The conference is 18 days away and I still don't have funding..
As my resourcefulness becomes futile, I have to become resilient to accept that the fruits of sacrifices will have different faces. I have to be resilient to continue writing and do research, not just for myself but for my teaching, my family, my university and my country. I have to be resilient to realize that there's a plan or a way to any endeavor. My timing right now is not just right..
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Upcoming Conferences that Preoccupies My Attention
ELI RIYADH 2009
First International Conference on e-Learning and Distance Learning
March 16-18-2009
Riyadh, KSA
Link: http://www.eli.elc.edu.sa/en/index.php
ICICTE 2009
International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Education
July 9-11
Corfu, Greece
Link: http://www.icicte.org/index.htm
Critical Dates:
February 13
Deadline for proposals.
February 28
Notification from Scientific Committee about whether proposal has been accepted.
April 10
Deadline for first draft of papers.
May 10
eISTA 2009
The 7th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA 2009
in the context of
The 3rd International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics: IMSCI 2009
July 10th - 13th, 2009 – Orlando, Florida, USA
Link: http://www.iiis2009.org/imsci/Website/AboutConfer.asp?vc=5
ICIT 2009
The 4th International Conference on Information Technology
June 3rd – 5th, 2009
Amman, Jordan
The conference is organized by the AL-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Link: http://newsite.alzaytoonah.edu.jo/ICIT/pages/index.aspx
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With all these worthwhile conferences, I pray I can attend any of them this 2009. I don't mind a few extra waiting hours in the airport, long hours of travel, sleepless nights to write and improve my paper, another set of sleepless hours to make a good presentation, read and brief myself of the place of the conference, and even shell out some extra money for the taxi and other expenses that my funding will not cover~~ ALL OF THESE just to be able to participate and learn from other ideas, see other beautiful places, taste different dishes, learn some other culture and meet bright minds and maybe have new friendships..
First International Conference on e-Learning and Distance Learning
March 16-18-2009
Riyadh, KSA
Link: http://www.eli.elc.edu.sa/en/index.php
ICICTE 2009
International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Education
July 9-11
Corfu, Greece
Link: http://www.icicte.org/index.htm
Critical Dates:
February 13
Deadline for proposals.
February 28
Notification from Scientific Committee about whether proposal has been accepted.
April 10
Deadline for first draft of papers.
May 10
eISTA 2009
The 7th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA 2009
in the context of
The 3rd International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics: IMSCI 2009
July 10th - 13th, 2009 – Orlando, Florida, USA
Link: http://www.iiis2009.org/imsci/Website/AboutConfer.asp?vc=5
ICIT 2009
The 4th International Conference on Information Technology
June 3rd – 5th, 2009
Amman, Jordan
The conference is organized by the AL-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
Link: http://newsite.alzaytoonah.edu.jo/ICIT/pages/index.aspx
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With all these worthwhile conferences, I pray I can attend any of them this 2009. I don't mind a few extra waiting hours in the airport, long hours of travel, sleepless nights to write and improve my paper, another set of sleepless hours to make a good presentation, read and brief myself of the place of the conference, and even shell out some extra money for the taxi and other expenses that my funding will not cover~~ ALL OF THESE just to be able to participate and learn from other ideas, see other beautiful places, taste different dishes, learn some other culture and meet bright minds and maybe have new friendships..
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The 7th International Conference on e-Business 2008
This is actually another late posting. I had the chance to join another conference in Thailand, on this occasion, an e-Business conference sponsored and organized by the Faculty of Information Technology of Rangsit University. The title of the conference is The 7th International Conference on e-Business 2008 (INCEB2008) held last November 6th – 7th , 2008 at the Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok Hotel. I presented a paper entitled, "ClicktheCity.com Case study: Examining e-Yellow Pages". (Search the title in the search field of this page~~http://www.inceb2008.info/index.php?p=paper).
In this conference, the Thais are again commended for the organized and smooth conference, warm attitude of the organizers, staff and students~~in particular of course was Rangsit University. I was able to observe too, the cohesive synergy among different university directors and professors. Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman of Assumption University and Dr. Amornvan Limsommut of Suan Dusit Rajaphat University were around to grace, assist and support the event.
Thai universities had made a big leap from thinking only of their turfs but more on having a warm rapport and interactivity among them. Each university has identified its own strength while most of them have them have already welcomed internationalization in terms of university practice. Cheers to Thailand!!
**Special thanks to Dr. Chonawat Srisa-an, Program Chair of Inceb 2008.
In this conference, the Thais are again commended for the organized and smooth conference, warm attitude of the organizers, staff and students~~in particular of course was Rangsit University. I was able to observe too, the cohesive synergy among different university directors and professors. Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman of Assumption University and Dr. Amornvan Limsommut of Suan Dusit Rajaphat University were around to grace, assist and support the event.
Thai universities had made a big leap from thinking only of their turfs but more on having a warm rapport and interactivity among them. Each university has identified its own strength while most of them have them have already welcomed internationalization in terms of university practice. Cheers to Thailand!!
**Special thanks to Dr. Chonawat Srisa-an, Program Chair of Inceb 2008.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The TARC International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2008
The Tunku Abdul Rahman College of Malaysia organized the 2008 Learning and Teaching Conference held at the Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia last August 4 and 5, 2008. (Link to the list of abstracts)
It was a very succesful event. Congratulations to the organizers! It was very organized and time-managed from the call of papers to the actual conference. TARC tried its best to make it hassle free to all its delegates and presenters. The marriot Hotel as a venue was very conducive for a conference and acquired a relaxing ambiance as well. The members of the organizing committee were all cordial and cheerful. TARC is very lucky to have a very good staff.
The keynote speeches are all a blast! Any administrator who have attended will take a step back and rethink the very purpose of teaching, why a school or a university should exist and are we playing our roles to allow true learning to take place.
Cheers to TARC College! I wish you more success in your succeeding conferences.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Glad to make some acquaintances
The two-day conference and the social dinner allowed me to make new acquaintances-- David and Valerie from Liverpool, UK; Katja from Australia; Lou from Guam; Tan, Mei, Juliana and Marlina from Malaysia; Ahmad from Alexandria; Saud from Saudi Arabia. Glad to have met also the warm and wonderful Dr. Oo Pou San, secretariat of the conference.
Trip to Malacca
The organizers of the Enhancing Teaching and Learning Conference arranged a Malacca tour for the international delegates and participants. Here are some photos in the Aug 6, 2008 whole day tour. Special thanks to the Tunku Abdul Rahman College.
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