Senior high school students’ awareness and literacy on computer software applications

Jorlan C. Indrinal

Volume 3 Issue 1, March 2022

Abstract

The digital revolution has had a significant impact on daily life, as shown by the widespread use of devices and the seamless incorporation of technology into everyday activities. The purpose of this research paper is to find out the weak points of students in the awareness and usage of essential software applications as the fundamental inputs to the Program Enhancement for Senior High School (SHS) Technical-Vocational-Livelihood – Information Communication and Technology (TVL-ICT) students at Lopez National Comprehensive High School. The study utilized descriptive method of research conducted at Lopez, Quezon. A purposive sampling method was used in selecting the sample size constituting 36 student-respondents in different age and year levels. The study used Google forms and the survey was conducted via the internet due to the pandemic. The findings of the study showed that the Grade 11 and 12 students are aware of ICT fundamentals and different computer software applications. It was further revealed that there was significant difference in the computer software application awareness between grade 11 and grade 12 students. In order to improve students' knowledge and literacy in database applications, webpage design, and basic computer programming, an enhancement program may be applied to the specialization or integrated into other ICT subjects.

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Indrinal, J.C. (2022). Senior high school students’ awareness and literacy on computer software applications. International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies, 3(1), 39-51. https://doi.org/10.53378/352862