Amando Respicio Boncales, B.A., M.S.Ed., M.A. 

1-815-981-1100

aboncales@niu.edu

admin@liceodezamboanga.org

EDUCATION 

• Ed.D. Instructional Technology December 2015, Northern Illinois University.

• M.S.Ed. Instructional Technology, December 2012, Northern Illinois University.

• M.A. History, May 2013, Northern Illinois University.

• Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies, December 2009, Northern Illinois University.

• Certified Nursing Assistant, November 2009, Illinois Department of Public Heath.

• B.A. History, March 2002, Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines. 

PUBLICATION

• Boncales, A. R., & Butler, R. P. (2013). The Argus PA-200 Projector. TechTrends, 57(2), 10–10. doi:10.1007/s11528-013-0638-0

• Boncales, A. R. (2008). The United States’ Image Construction in the Colonial Philippines. Graduate School Journal of Research 6 No. 3&4. (Nov.2008-March 2009): 11-21. 

• Boncales, A. R. (2008). Bates Treaty: An Encounter with the Sulu Sultanate. Graduate School Journal of Research 6 No. 3&4. (Nov.2008-March 2009): 35-48.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

• Boncales, A. R. (2012). Transitional Change: A Concept in Emerging Technology. 2012 IAECT Fall Conference. City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College –Harold Washington Cultural Center. 

ARTICLE 

• Boncales, A. R. (2012). Transitional Challenge: An Issue of Trust and Faith in Emerging Technologies. A graduate paper as a requirement in ETT – 571 Instructional Technology: Promotion and Integration class, Spring 2012. 

• Boncales, A. R. (2007). The Gurler House: The Composition and Structure of DeKalb’s Historic Site. A graduate research paper presented in Introduction to Museum Studies Class, Fall 2007. 

• Boncales, A. R. (2002). The Preliminary History of Tukuran. An undergraduate thesis presented to the History Department, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines, Second Semester 2002. 

MUSEUM EXHIBITION 

• Boncales, A. R. (2009). Moonlight Cocktails are the Thing: An exhibition of prints by David Driesbach. This exhibition received the Illinois Association of Museums Award of Excellence in the Exhibits Category in Spring, 2009.

- Exhibition Design

- Conducted and facilitated research, writing, and text panels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Museum Volunteer, The Anthropology Museum, Northern Illinois University, Fall 2008 – Present. 

-Assisted the director in collection management. 

• Museum Intern, The Anthropology Museum, Northern Illinois University, Summer 2008. 

-Refined the database system of the museum. 

-Developed a theme and mounted an exhibit titled, “Cambodia Born Anew.” 

-Interpreted exhibit to visitors. 

-Demonstrated techniques to properly document, package and transport artifacts between NIU to Chicago museums. 

-Worked on reinstallation of the exhibit. 

• Online University Faculty, Mindanao State University, History Department, Philippines, Spring 2004- Fall 2006. 

-Taught World History, US History, Museum Methods, Civic Welfare Training Services, and related courses as assigned by the dean of the college. 

• Special Assistant, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, Mindanao State University, Philippines, 2005-2006. 

-Coordinated the museum activities of the university. 

-Monitored programs on culture and heritage of the university. 

-Assisted and aided the Vice-Chancellor in program and project implementation. 

EMPLOYMENT

• Graduate Staff Assistant, Asian American Center, Northern Illinois University, Fall 20011 – Spring 2012.

-Develop materials and maintaining the departmental web page. 

-Design and maintain website. 

-Assist with monthly audits to insure accuracy and currency of website.

-Report the center’s computer and technological needs. 

-Suggest new solutions and ideas for the website to make it more user-friendly. 

-Develop a vision of how the department could utilize technology more effectively. --Responsible for conducting monthly web site audits, submitting weekly reports, and attending technology quarterly review meetings.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University, Fall 2007 - 2011 Spring. 

-Taught Tagalog Foreign language classes. 

-Assisted the language professor in the classes. 

-Graded papers, assignments, and home-work. 

-Tutored students in Tagalog Language. 

• Graduate Training Assistant, International Training Office and Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University, Fall 2007 – Spring 2011 

-Assist program implementation.

-Developed and maintained the office website. 

-Archived university records which are of permanent historical and administrative value. 

-Facilitated the implementation of training programs. 

-Maintained audio-visual equipment.     

-Develop and maintain Program Resource Booklet Resource (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011)

• Graduate Museum Assistant, Blackwell Museum & Research Collection, Northern Illinois University, Fall 2008 – Present. 

-Utilized Pastperfect software to record accessions, documentations, and donations for the museum at http://www.cedu.niu.edu/blackwell/aboutus/staff.shtml 

-Managed the organization and conservation of artifacts. 

-Participated in monthly Executive Committee meetings and community outreach activities. 

-Served as the One Room School docent and conducted reenactment for visitors. 

-Provided assistance and coordinated visits to the museum and the one-room school. 

-Supervised and trained undergraduate museum assistants. 

-Assisted and aided the museum director with day-to-day problems and concerns. 

• Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University, Fall 2006 – Spring 2007. 

-Assisted in designing Tagalog Language Module 

-Used Java and Frontpage Programs to design a Bilingual Interactive web page in Philippine Commerce and Business Culture at http://www.seasite.niu.edu/SEABusiness/Tagalog_Business_Materials/businessvocabs/Business_lessons_list.htm 

• Graduate Library Assistant, University Library, Northern Illinois University, Summer 2007. 

-Archived official historical documents. 

-Coordinated with Government Publication

-Arrange materials in numerical sequence. 

RESEARCH INTEREST

● Instructional Technology

-Learning Management Systems

-Web 2.0 Properties

-Cloud Computing

-Mobile Technology

● History and Museum Studies

-Ethnohistory

-Museum conservation

-Preservation practices

-US Foreign Policy

-Peace and Security in Southeast Asia 

MEDIA DESIGN

● Software and Applications

-Adobe Connect

-Adobe Captivate

-Adobe Presenter

-Moodle

-Google Apps Integration

-Microsoft Word Office

● Website Design and Development

http://www.forestpure.com/

http://www.liceodezamboanga.org/

http://www.amandium.org/

http://www.mallxyz.com/

http://www.liceodecebu.com/

● Poster Design

http://www.niu.edu/ito/gallery/access/2008/index.shtml

http://www.niu.edu/ito/gallery/ccp/index.shtml

● Instructional Development: Learning Management System (LMS): Blackboard at NIU Freshmen

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0ByXnZYdEETGcNmY1N2IwOGUtZTNkNi00OTkyLWJmYzgtMzFmNmUwNDBkNmI3&hl=en_US 

● Prezy

http://prezi.com/duoger1vfkpm/mindanao-culture-arts-and-society/

● Social Media Channels

http://www.youtube.com/user/brandynhover#p/u/0/M64isM9cS4w

http://www.youtube.com/user/LiceoDeZamboanga

http://www.youtube.com/user/mallxyz?blend=7&ob=5

PROGRAM ASSISTED AND FACILITATED

● Philippine Youth Leadership Program (PYLP): 2006-2011

-A five-week State Department Funded Exchange Program

 Goals 

-Build knowledge and skills in civic responsibility

-Leadership

-Community activism

-Introduce the participants to the broad nature of civil society and diversity in the United States. 

- Empower the participants to become catalysts for social change.

● NIU-Bordeaux Law Program (2007 & 2008)

● “Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering for Students from Kyungnam University –Korea” 2007 & 2008)

● Cultural Citizens and North-South Dialogue: Building the National Identity & Civic Participation in the Philippines (2008)

Goals

-Promote mutual partnerships between key professional groups in the U.S. and counterparts in the Philippines 

-Transform individual understanding of issues related to ethnic/racial and religious diversity

-Integration of minority and immigrant into a modern democratic society

-Create a cadre of young Filipino leaders from minority communities 

● Philippine Youth Leadership Program (PYLP): Engaging a New Generation in the Southern Philippines in Interethnic Dialogue and Conflict Resolution (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011)

● “Bridging the Gap: Engaging a New Generation in the Southern Philippine” (ACCESS – Access to Community and Civic Enrichment for Students) (2006)

● The ARMM and Majority-Minority Relations in the Philippines: Religion, Education, Community, and Political Process (2006)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Illinois Computing Educators, Member, Spring 2012 - Present

• Mindanao State University Faculty Association, Philippines, Faculty Member, June 2002 – Present.

• NIU-Southeast Asian Club, Member, Fall 2006 – 2010. 

• NIU-Graduate Historical Society, Member, Fall 2006 – 2010. 

• College of Social Sciences and Humanities Graduate Student Association, MSU, Philippines, President, June 2004 – May 2006.

• National Historical Institute, Philippines, January 2002 – December 2003. 

• Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementers, Board of Directors Ranao Chapter, January 2002 – 2003. 

• Alliance of Volunteer Educators (AVE), Board of Director MSU Chapter, January 2002 – Present. 

• College of Arts and Social Sciences Executive Committee, Iligan City, Philippines, Vice Governor, June 2001 – March 2002. 

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Museum Exhibit. Moonlight Cocktails are the Thing: An exhibition of prints by David Driesbach. This exhibition received the Illinois Association of Museums Award of Excellence in the Exhibits Category in Spring, 2009.

• Adult Leader, Access to Community and Civic Enrichment for Students, April – May 2005

-A U.S. State Department Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs Program. 

Goals

-Program is to promote a better understanding of the United States’ people, culture, values and social institutions. 

• Proponent of the Mindanao Studies Institute, June 2004, Mindanao State University, Philippines

• Proponent of the National Service Training Program-Civic Welfare Training Service, June 2003, College Program, Mindanao State University, Philippines