Impact of Information and Communication Technology Module in Grade 8: Basis for Intervention Scheme

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Schools use a diverse set of Information and Communication Technology tools to communicate, create disseminate, store and manage information. It has also become integral to the teaching-learning interaction. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of the existing modules in Information and Communication Technology in teaching and learning process.

METHODS

The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics utilizing a survey questionnaire technique. The responses were counted and tallied to determine the frequency of responses according to the different items in the questionnaire. The T-test was used to determine the significant difference in the assessment of the respondents on the proposed Action Plan in ICT.

RESULTS

Based on the results of the study, it reveals that the impact of the ICT module in Grade 8 Teachers as to learning content has a weighted mean of 3.13, 3.20 as to learning activities, and 3.23 as to learning materials with all having a descriptive interpretation of Mostly Evident. As to the issues and problems encountered by the ICT teachers in using the ICT module as to Learning Content, particularly on the contents are limited and sequentially arranged, outdated data and information to current needs, there is a restricted range of strategies to evaluate students' performance, there are inadequate learning activities to develop mastery of learning, the duration to complete the activities is insufficient, there is no variation of assessment, the use of internet access is limited, the availability of ICT resources is insufficient to meet the requirements of the teachers and there is unavailability of tools and materials.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate to develop an Action Plan in ICT with continuous monitoring in implementation to ensure that the strategies, time frame, resources needed and the expected outcome will materialize. It includes encouraging teachers to continuously attend related training's, Learning Action Cell (LAC) sessions, seminars, workshop on contextualization, localization/indigenization of curriculum and learning resource materials related or pertaining to ICT, collaborating with new and experienced teachers for sharing of ideas in preparing learning activities, encouraging the sharing of facilities with other nearby institutions of learning and by securing support from the Parents, Alumni Associations and from the Local Government Unit (LGU).