JEDI Phase 1 Training at Aquinas University

The second roll out of the Phase 1 JEDI (Java Educational Development Initiative) Training for Teachers will be held at the Aquinas University, Rawis Legazpi Campus on April 20-24, 2009. Phase 1 covers Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures (+ Algorithms). Sun Microsystems provides the trainor for the 5-day seminar workshop.

To date, at 19 participants confirmed their attendance in Phase 1 JEDI Training. The list of participants is provided at the end of this post.

PSITE Region V provides the seed money to facilitate the preparations for the teacher training. CHED ROV Endorsement of this activity is here.

The training cost is PHP 2,500.00. This cost covers the food, kits, and other training materials.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

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SCHOOL: Masbate Colleges
PROVINCE: Masbate
PARTICIPANT: Ricky Gabrito
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED: YES **** BACKED OUT ****
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SCHOOL: Aemilianum College
PROVINCE: Sorsogon
PARTICIPANTS:
(1) Engr. Jude Estrellado,
(2) Macarthur Leoncito,
(3) Juvy Lavadia,
(4) Josefina Sarmiento,
(5) Aris Ordonez
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: Bicol College
PROVINCE: Albay
PARTICIPANTS:
(1) Vladimir M. Piando
(2) Jay L. Vibar
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: The LEWIS College
PROVINCE: Sorsogon
PARTICIPANTS:
(1) Christian D. Jamisola
(2) Michael Angelo D. Brogada
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: NOT RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: DEBESMSCAT (Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr., Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology)
PROVINCE: Masbate
PARTICIPANTS:
(1) Wilfred Pagorogon
(2) Rowelyn Ramiso
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: Osmena Colleges
PROVINCE: Masbate
PARTICIPANTS:
(1) Glen V. Vinluan
(2) Leonila S. Vinluan
(3) Ryan A. Arriesgado
(4) Roniel N. Pogado
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED: YES
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SCHOOL: Partido State University
PROVINCE: Cam Sur
PARTICIPANTS:
(1) Dr. Ronel Atole
(2) Joni Capucao
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: Bicol University – Polangui Campus
PROVINCE: Albay
PARTICIPANTS:
(1) Melissa Jeankie S. Rellon
(2) Mary Antoniette S. Ariño
(3) Guillermo V. Red Jr.
(4) Norlijun V. Hilutin
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: UNKNOWN
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: Aquinas University
PROVINCE: Albay
PARTICIPANTS: Unnamed participant
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES **** BACKED OUT ****
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SCHOOL: Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation
PROVINCE: Albay
PARTICIPANT: Unnamed participant
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: NO
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SCHOOL: Computer Communication Development Institute - Iriga
PROVINCE: Cam Sur
PARTICIPANT: Unnamed participant
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: Computer Communication Development Institute - Sorsogon
PROVINCE: Sorsogon
PARTICIPANT: Unnamed participant
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES
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SCHOOL: Camarines Norte State College
PROVINCE: Cam Norte
PARTICIPANT: Unnamed participant
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: NO
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SCHOOL: OLLCF (Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation)
PROVINCE: Cam Norte
PARTICIPANT: Unnamed participant
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: NOT RECEIVED
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: NO
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SCHOOL: University of Nueva Caceres
PROVINCE: Cam Sur
PARTICIPANT: Unnamed participant
JEDI APPLICATION STATUS: COMPLETED (JEDI MEMBER)
CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE: YES **** BACKED OUT ****
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National Board of Trustees and Officers SY 2009-2010

Dr. Randy S. Gamboa (University of Southeastern Philippines)
President

Farley L. Abrigo (M.S. Enverga University Foundation)
VP Internal

Bartolome T. Tanguilig (Technological Institute of the Philippines)
VP External

Reynald Jay F. Hidalgo (Colegio de Dagupan)
VP Luzon

Dr. Gregg Victor D. Gabison (University of San Jose Recoletos)
VP Visayas

Edwin Maranon (Ateneo de Davao University)
VP Mindanao

Grace F. Tyler (Systems Plus College Foundation)
Secretary

Dr. Elizabeth Ramos (St. Paul University Manila)
Secretary

Cherry Lyn C. Sta Romana (Cebu Institute of Technology)
Auditor

Board Members

Dr. Jaime Caro (UP Diliman)
Fe Ferriols (Beacon Frontline Solution Inc.)
Ruby Rose Barrientos (Assumption College)
Edwin Gonzales (St Mary's University)
Anthony Harvey Dalmacio (Dipolog Medical Center)
Rose Alday (Lyceum of Philippines University)

Call for Papers and Participation to NCITE 2008

The 6th National Conference on Information Technology Education (NCITE 2008) will be held at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Laguna on October 23-24, 2008. NCITE 2008 provides a venue to present innovative ideas, approaches, developments and results of research projects in the areas of Information Technology and Technology-based Education. The conference also promotes the exchange of information between researchers, faculty, administrators, and I.T. practitioners. NCITE 2008 is organized by the Philippine Society of I.T. Educators Incorporated (PSITE, Inc.) in cooperation with the University of the Philippines - Los Baños and PSITE Region IV Chapter.

Main groups of conference topics include but are not limited to:

Information Technologies in Education:

• Collaborative Learning
• Courseware Development
• Distance Learning
• E-Learning
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Learning & Content Management Systems
• Web-Based Learning

Information Systems:

• Decision Support System
• Expert Systems
• Management Information Systems
• Multimedia Systems

Special Topics:

• Algorithms
• Bioinformatics
• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Computer Security and Cryptography
• Digital Divide
• Grid Computing
• Machine Learning and Computer Vision
• Mobile Applications
• Networked Systems
• Pervasive Computing
• Robotics
• Software Engineering
• Virtualization
• Web Applications

SUBMISSION

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished full research papers for presentation at NCITE 2008. The Conference Review Policy requires that each submitted paper will be peer-reviewed by at least two reviewers for inclusion in the conference program and CD-ROM proceedings. A review of all papers is undertaken by the members of the Paper Review Committee to determine the outstanding paper award. One author per paper is required to register and attend the conference to present the paper if accepted.

The full papers are due by August 31, 2008. Authors of accepted papers will be notified by September 15, 2008 via e-mail. Final version of the paper and presentation slides will be due by October 1, 2008. All manuscripts and slides must be submitted electronically, in PDF format and formatted using the ACM templates available at http://www.acm.org/sigs/pubs/proceed/template.html. A maximum of fifteen pages, including an abstract of up to 200 words will be allowed for each accepted paper in the proceeding. Email your manuscripts and slides (in PDF) to ncite2008@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

For authors, please note the following dates:

Paper Submission:	August 31, 2008
Authors Notified:	September 15, 2008
Early Registration / Author Confirmation:	September 30, 2008
Revised Paper and Slides Submission:	October 1, 2008
Conference Dates:	October 23-24, 2008

Authors will be responsible for their travel and living expenses.

The conference CD-ROM will contain the full paper and slides of all research papers presented and will be distributed free-of-charge to all conference participants.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please direct questions regarding research papers to ncite2008@gmail.com.

CONFERENCE FEE

The conference fee for walk-in participants is P2,750.00 for PSITE members and P3,000.00 for non-PSITE members. This covers food and materials. A discounted rate is given to participants who register on or before September 22, 2008. The early bird rate is P2,500.00 for PSITE members and P2,750.00 for non-PSITE members.

An additional fee of P1000.00 will be charged to those who will avail of UPLB Hotel accomodations. Be advised that there is only a limited number of rooms at the UPLB hotel and early reservation is recommended.

PSITE Region 5 Trustees and Officers for School Year 2008-2009

Chapter President: Allan A. Sioson, PhD, of Ateneo de Naga University

Chapter Vice-President: Cloyd San Juan of University of Nueva Caceres

Chapter Secretary: Elizabeth Macasaet of Aquinas University

Chapter Treasurer: Manuel Olondriz III of the LEWIS College

Lalaine Rosales of Computer Communication Development Institute

Joaquin Palencia, MD, of Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation

Virgilio Galemba of La Consolacion College

Noli Lucila of Bicol University

Engr. Alexy Gene Castillo of Mabini Colleges

National Board of Trustees and Officers SY2008-2009

Dr. Jaime D.L. Caro (UP Diliman)
President

Farley L. Abrigo (M.S. Enverga University Foundation)
VP Internal

Fe Ferriols (Beacon Frontline Solution Inc.)
VP External

Engr. Alex Ybasco (Asia Pacific College)
VP Luzon

Dr. Gregg Victor D. Gabison (University of San Jose Recoletos)
VP Visayas

Dr. Randy S. Gamboa (University of Southeastern Philippines)
VP Midanao

Grace F. Tyler (Systems Plus College Foundation)
Secretary

Dr. Elizabeth Ramos (St. Paul University Manila)
Secretary

Bartolome T. Tanguilig (Technological Institute of the Philippines)
Auditor

Board Members

Elmer Haro (University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos)
Enrique Florencio (Sta.Isabel College)
Ruby Rose Barrientos (Assumption College)
Cherry Lyn C. Sta Romana (Cebu Institute of Technology)
Reynald Jay F. Hidalgo (Colegio de Dagupan)
John Paul R. Petines (UP JRDC)

NCITE 2007

The National Convention on Information Technology Education 2007 will be held at Siliman University, Dumaguete City on October 22-23, 2007.

Visit the NCITE 2007 website for more details.

http://ncite07.usjr.edu.ph/index.html

PSITE Region 5 Officers for School Year 2007-2008

President: Allan A. Sioson, PhD (Ateneo de Naga University)
Vice-President: Cloyd San Juan (University of Nueva Caceres)
Secretary: Lalaine Rosales (CCDI - Legazpi)
Treasurer: Manuel Olondriz III (The LEWIS College)

Board Members:
Florante Bardon (AMACC, Legazpi City)
Virgilio Galemba (La Consolacion College, Iriga City)
Dr. Joaquin Palencia (Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation)
Dr. Moises Toyado
Maritess Carreon