Computer Literacy among Grade 11 Students of Callejon National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Throughout the century, everyone has been joining the technological advancement revolution. Students have access to the different types of technology such as a computer, mobile devices, and different applications. Unfortunately, the majority are hindered to become a computer literate due to lack of knowledge, skills, and attitude. Thus, this study aimed to determine the level of competence in using computers among Grade 11 students of Callejon NationalHigh School for the S.Y. 2018-2019 as the basis of proposed intervention programs.

METHODS

The study made use of descriptive method design with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument. The respondents of the study were 52 Grade 11 students of Callejon National High School chosen randomly. Data were interpreted using the following statistical tools: weighted mean, frequency, percentage, rank, and t-test.

RESULTS

The majority of Grade 11 students are 16 years old and mostly female. Many of the students came from Technical Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) and mostly got an average of 81-85 in computer subjects from the school year 2017-2018. Most of the students are knowledgeable in using Paint and using communication software such as Messenger and Skype. Students are all competent in terms of skills. Also, students have a positive attitude towards the use of computers and find learning computers very interesting and fun. Furthermore, there is no significant difference in the level of competence in terms of knowledge as well as attitude between the Academic and the TVL group. Meanwhile, there is a significant difference in the level of competence in terms of skills between the TVL and the Academic group. Also, there are several issues and challenges encountered by the students in using the computer. Scheduling on the use of computers in class must be given due attention.

DISCUSSIONS

The results reveal that there is still a need to improve the students' computer literacy in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude. They need intervention programs for them to be more competent, to improve themselves and to widen their learnings to become globally competitive individuals of the 21st century.