Marie  Grace de Leon – Apale

University of  Perpetual Help System DALTA   ( Las Piñas City, Philippines )

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to determine the readiness of Filipino teachers and students for the

challenges of digital technology, which impacts greatly on the teaching-learning process that

should prepare the youth to be ready with the skills and competencies required for the

economic, trade and communications integration in the ASEAN and the movement towards

Globalization. Respondents were grouped as Digital Immigrants/ Generation X, Digital

Natives/ Generation Y, and Cloud Natives/ Generation Z. Through mixed method research –

sequential explanatory design, data was gathered to  know if there is a significant difference in

the digital literacies of the respondents based on their profile which considered age, sex

education, and civil status; and on how Information and Communication Technology ( ICT )

influence  the teaching-learning process. The study showed that only the attribute  education

influence  the significant difference, and solely in the digital information literacy of the three

groups of  respondents who underwent digital technology skills assessment; and were rated as

either  Beginner, Capable or Competent. Recommendations include a separate Digital Literacy

Program for teachers and students which is modular and progressive, based on their present

level of competency. Students can be empowered to help build the capacity of their peers, staff

and  school community in the use of digital technologies, by providing and promoting  ICT

leadership opportunities, and by showcasing students’ digital work.

   Keywords : information & communication technology, digital literacy

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MARIE  GRACE de LEON –  APALE            

 

  • Master of Arts in Education, major in Educational Management   from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA –Las Piñas City, Philippines
  • TESOL Certified by TESOL Asia   –  ESL / TBLT International Training Course 2013 International TESOL Accreditation Authority: Registration ID: ITAA-ASCM- 01020
  • Professional Licensed Teacher  – PRC  License no. 1489878     2016
  • University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – BS  Supplemental Education  2015
  • Real Estate Brokerage -PRC License no. 8544 as Real Estate Service Professional Yr 2010
  • Customs Brokerage –  PRC  Licensed Professional   1990

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