Effectiveness of Computer Literacy among Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines Academic Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Technology is everywhere and entwined in our daily lives. So when technology in the classroom is used correctly, it opens up possibilities for more students learning. Although students are generally tech-savvy and able to manage computers well, lack of computer literacy is a major issue among students today. Many of them cannot operate basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, therefore, they are not able to handle their files. Computer literacy is the ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to programming and advanced problem-solving. By another measure, computer literacy requires some understanding of computer programming and how computers work. Computer literacy, in today’s’ classroom, encompasses the ability to understand and use technology for instructional purposes. Although, it is generally agreed that the need for students in Higher Education to be computer literate is increasing, there are numerous definitions of what being computer literate means, which can depend on learning contexts, and as many ways in which Tertiary Institutions attempt to ensure that their students are computer literate. The method of research employed in the study is descriptive under qualitative research as this design is concerned with the condition and relationship that exist, prevailing practices, ongoing process and development trends. Descriptive research is mainly done when a researcher wants to gain a better understanding of a topic by gathering useful data through a survey. This portion explains the result of the study using frequency, percentage and ranking, the analysis and interpretation of data. Indicators were used in the questionnaire such as general Computer Operations, Communication, and Internet, Word Processing, Spreadsheet. These indicators show that the selected respondents strongly agree that Computer Literacy is effective among grade 12 students from ABM. Based on the data gathered, the researchers suggest that students of today's generation should learn the knowledge in basic computers for them to be able to surf or browse the information they want to know. With the fast changes in technology, the students, as well as the teachers, should have training and seminars about computer literacy.