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
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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