Status of the Department of Education Computerization Program (DCP) Implementation on Secondary Schools in the District of Pililla School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Education has been implemented the Department of Education Computerization Program (DCP) to the whole country, with the goal "Computer Literacy Anytime, Anywhere". While this is a great program, the department should also realize that computer literacy cannot just be attained in infrastructure alone. Other factors should be considered to realize this objective. This research work has looked at this problem and identify different solutions which can be baseline data for the basis of improvement and further enhance the program.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research and utilized Secondary ICT Coordinators as respondents. To gather data, a researcher-made questionnaire-checklist was used as an instrument to evaluate the status of the Department of Education Computerization Program implementation, mean was utilized. To identify problems encountered in the DCP package in the different secondary schools in the District of Pililla qualitative response of the respondents was used. To know what plan of action will be created by the different secondary schools in the District of Pililla, a qualitative response of the respondents was used.

RESULTS

Based on the data gathered, the DCP answers the problem in computer backlog of all secondary schools in the District of Pililla, however, there were problems in the utilization of the said computer package. The teacher-student ratio should be addressed. The application that will be used on these computers to all subject areas should take into consideration. Internet connectivity and speed must also be dealt with. Curriculum and Teaching guides and Learners Material must be given priority. Also with regards to the DCP computer package, technical support must be provided and the service provider must always provide solutions to address the issue. Only one out of five secondary schools created a program to help students' computer literacy and created a plan of action to focus on the matter.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings indicate that there is a need for additional computer teachers to impart knowledge and skills in computer education. Furthermore, secondary schools must extend the use of the facilities across all learning areas to fully utilize the DCP package. Conduct LAC sessions to address the issue of teacher-student ratio. Create special programs to strengthen the computer literacy program among students and create action plans so that issues and concerns will be properly attended and create future plans for the students, teachers and other stakeholders.