Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program in JMAMES - A Thesis Presented by Marivic S. Manlagnit, MAED

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LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPUTERIZATION

PROGRAM IN JUAN M. ALBERTO MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS VIEWED BY TEACHERS, SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013

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A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Catanduanes Colleges Virac, Catanduanes

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree of

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

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by:

MARIVIC SAPANTA MANLAGÑIT

March 2013

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Catanduanes Colleges

GRADUATE SCHOOL Virac, Catanduanes

RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION

This thesis entitled “LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT OF THE

OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPUTERIZATION PROGRAM IN JUAN M.

ALBERTO MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JMAMES) AS VIEWED

BY TEACHERS, SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013” prepared and submitted by

MARIVIC SAPANTA MANLAGÑIT in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Education, Major in

Administration and Supervision has been examined and recommended to

the panel of examiners for oral examination.

JOSE S. FERNANDEZ, MSAE Adviser

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Catanduanes Colleges GRADUATE SCHOOL Virac, Catanduanes

APPROVAL SHEET

Approved by the PANEL OF ORAL EXAMINERS with a grade of 95% .

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

DOMINGO T. TAPERLA, Ph.D. Chairman

GLORIA C. BOBADILLA, Ph.D. JOSE T. TABLIZO, MAED Member Member

SERAFIN T. GARCIA, MAED Member

NELSON T. NARIT, MBA Secretary

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Education, Major in Administration and Supervision. Written comprehensive examination has been taken and passed. Date: GLORIA C. BOBADILLA, Ph.D. Dean, Graduate School

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DEDICATION

This work is humbly dedicated to all my valuable treasures in life:

To my Beloved Family

Nanay Flor and Tatay Jose

My sisters

Josephine, Gina and Erlinda

My Sons and Daughter

Nathaniel, Nikko and Nairah Cyril

served as my inspiration and strength during stormy days.

My Husband

Anthony

for his love, sacrifices and my shining armor

To JMAMES Teachers

especially to my Teacher “Bunso”

who always beside me even for better for worse

and

Most of all to the one who give me a chance to live and give me

Strength and faith to overcome all difficulties,

our

HEAVENLY FATHER

M.S.M

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The realization of this research has been made because of

perseverance, hard work and patience.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the

following persons:

To JMAMES Teachers who help and inspire me a lot for this

study.

To my adviser, for imparting knowledge and support he had

given me.

To my beloved family, for their unconditional love, support

and understanding.

To my Nanay, Tatay and sisters for inspiring me always.

To my school head for believing and guiding me to pursue my

dream.

Above all to Almighty God.

Ahvic

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ABSTRACT

MANLAGÑIT, MARIVIC SAPANTA, “LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT OF THE

OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPUTERIZATION PROGRAM IN JUAN M. ALBERTO MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS VIEWED BY TEACHERS (JMAMES) SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013” (Master

Thesis, Catanduanes Colleges, Virac, Catanduanes) This is a descriptive research conducted at the Juan M. Alberto

Memorial Elementary School (JMAMES), during the school year 2012-

2013. The data were given to the teachers by way of answering a

questionnaire that had been validated and listed for reliability. The main

problem was to determine the level of attainment of the objectives of the

computerization program in Juan M. Alberto Memorial Elementary

School. The specific problems that were answered in the study were, (1)

What is the profile of the teacher-respondents as to gender, age, level of

education, number of training/seminar attended related to Information

Technology (IT), and classes taught?, (2) What are the levels of attainment

of the objectives of the computerization program as regards to (a) services

to the pupils, (b) supervisions of the school, (c) administration of the

school, (d) community relations of the schools and (e) problems met?, and

(3) Is there any significant relationship between the profile and the

observation of the teachers on the level of attainment of the objectives of

the computerization program?

The data were tabulated and analyzed statistically and conclusions

and recommendations were given. The findings were (1) the typical is a

female, 40-49 years old, holds a bachelors degree, had attended 2

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trainings related to IT, and teachers in regular classes. (2) the most

successfully attained objectives relative to the services to the pupils were

“Computers benefit the development of fundamental skills enables

children to develop and practice a broad range skills to develop their

understanding of cause and effect, higher order problem solving,

procedural thinking, and creative expression” and “Paper work is reduced

to the minimum as all the information is stored in the computer itself” on

the supervision of the school, they were “Computers benefit the

development of fundamental skills enables children to develop and

practice a broad range skills to develop their understanding of cause and

effect, higher order problem solving, procedural thinking, and creative

expression” and “Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the

information is stored in the computer itself” on the supervision of the

school, they were.”

The data were tabulated, analyzed and were interpreted, conclusion

and recommendations were made.

The findings were: (1) There were 38 female and 5 male teachers

that were included in the study. Majority were females, the ages were

concentrated in the age bracket of 30-39 and 40-49. There were more in

the 40-49 than in the 30-39 group, majority of the teachers were

bachelors degree holders which was having a frequency of 23. Only 1 was

Masters Degree holder. Only attended seminars and trainings on

Information Technology, the highest frequency was in the 2 attendance.

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Two teachers have no attendance at all Twenty-three were teaching

regular classes; 7 were subject teachers in SPED; and 4 teach in CWE

class. (2) On the objective for the services to the pupils the most

successfully attained objectives were “Computers benefit the development

of fundamental skills enables children to develop and practice a broad

range skills to develop their understanding of cause and effect, higher

order problem solving, procedural thinking, and creative expression” and

“Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information is stored in

the computer itself” the least attained were “Ability to take quick decision

improves considerably as the time for retrieval of information is very fast”

and “Computers have become a vastly popular household item, the

luxury of emailing messages as opposed to charging up the phone bill is

more appealing and checking news, weather, and sports via Internet”. On

the part of supervision while in the administration of the school, the

highest were “Computers enable children to learn through creating, just

as they gain hands-on knowledge and understanding when they build

forts, make up stories, and paint, increase their skills” and “Paper work is

reduced to the minimum as all the information is stored in the computer

itself”. On the relationship with the community the highest were




procedural thinking, and creative expression” and “Computers enable

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children to learn through creating, just as they gain hands-on knowledge

and understanding when they build forts, make up stories, and paint,

increase their skills”. On the problems met of the school was these data

research that the most strongly agree attained objectives were “After two

years of warranty ICT equipment and peripherals break down, the school

cannot avail of the technical assistance and/or repair services from

DepEd-hired ICT maintenance crew”, “No budget/funds to support for the

replacement of the parts for this equipment”, “Not secured for the natural

calamity all the time and thief”, “There is no CD’s installer for the

recovery of the program provided by the supplier problems met after 2

years of warranty”, and “Simultaneous using of the computer causes

slowdown processing of the program” the least attained were “Cannot

avoid if all the teachers used the computer laboratory the possible

computer virus infection will always be treated”, “There is no enough

space of the hard disk to occupy all the files to be saved by all pupils

activities and teachers”, “Some parents are not cooperating for the

maintenance of the computer laboratory”, “Files cannot save or transfer

to the USB or any removable disk of the personal user to avoid viruses”,

and the disagree attained objective was “Undisciplined pupils are

accidentally broke or cannot be reliable all the time for the equipment

damage. ” (3) Only the number of attendance to seminars trainings and

workshop about IT and the kind of classes the teachers were assigned to

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teach were related to the views of the teachers about the level of success

in trainings the objective of the computerization program.

The following recommendations were given: (1) More effort must be

exerted in the implementation of the program particularly in the area of

relation with the community. Data showed that the objectives in this area

were the least successfully attained. (2) Need additional computer units to

realize the implementation and integration of the computerization

program in any subject. (3) Additional one month training for the ICT

School Coordinator for the maintenance/repair of the DCP program

equipment. (4) Need and additional budget from the government for these

DCP project not only for two years warranty. (5) To adhere to the policies

of intellectual property rights, only licensed and/or authorized open-

source software shell be installed in DepEd-owned computers. It was

further suggested, the directed communication to the head office which

has application software requirements shall coordinate continuously with

its respective ICT unit/ICT coordinators to make the necessary

arrangements in procuring the license/s of the required software with not

only the period time. (6) The order also pointed out that watching, playing

of games, which are not for official use, shall be strictly prohibited. (7)

Offices with limited ICT resources shall be required to establish Local

Area Network (LAN) so that ICT resources (file, print and internet) can be

shared. (8) To ensure that the guidelines will be followed strictly, the

Computer Usage Code-of-Conduct Contract must be filled-up and signed

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by all concerned personnel before using said facilities. (9) ICT Coordinator

has one or two days to diagnose, repair the computer units aside from the

teaching load. (10) Additional laboratory fee for the pupils for the

maintenance of the computer laboratory. (11) DepEd must

provide/funded one secured computer room for this DCP projects for the

realization and quality innovation for the 21st Century Technological

Learning Skills.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page . . . . . . . . i

Recommendation for Oral Examination . . . . . . . . ii

Approval Sheet . . . . . . . . iii

Dedication . . . . . . . . iv

Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . v

Abstract . . . . . . . . vi

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . xii

List of Tables . . . . . . . . xv

List of Figure . . . . . . . . xvi

CHAPTER 1

Introduction

Background of the Study . . . . . . . . 1

Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . . 13

The Conceptual Paradigm . . . . . . . . 15

Importance of the Study . . . . . . . . 16

Scope and Delimitations of the study . . . . . . . 16

Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . 17

Summary of Endnotes . . . . . . . . 21

CHAPTER 2

Review of Related literature and Study

State of the Art . . . . . . . . 22

Related Literature . . . . . . . . 23

Related Studies . . . . . . . . 27

Synthesis of the Art . . . . . . . . 32

Gaps in the knowledge Bridged

by the Study . . . . . . . . 33


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CHAPTER 3

Methodology of Research

Research Method Used . . . . . . . . 35

Instrumentation and Validation . . . . . . . . 35

Research Locale . . . . . . . . 37

Sources of Data . . . . . . . . 37

Sampling Techniques . . . . . . . . 37

Statistical Treatment of the Data . . . . . . . . 37


CHAPTER 4

Presentation Analysis and Implementation

Profile of the Teachers . . . . . . . . 40

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of Computerization Regarding to the

Services to the Pupils . . . . . . . . 46

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of Computerization Regarding the

Supervision of the School . . . . . . . . 52


Administration of the School . . . . . . . . 57


Community Relations of the School . . . . . . 62

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of

Computerization Regarding the Problems Met of the School . . . . . . . . 67

Relationship between the Profile and the

Views of the Teachers on the Attainment of the Objectives of Computerization . . . . . 73

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CHAPTER 5

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

Summary . . . . . . . . 78

Conclusion . . . . . . . . 80

Findings . . . . . . . . 81

Recommendations . . . . . . . . 83

BIBLIOGRAPHY

A. Books . . . . . . . . 86

B. Theses . . . . . . . . 86

C. Internet . . . . . . . . 87

APPENDICES

A. Letter to the Schools Division

Superintendent . . . . . . . . 89

B. Letter to the School Principal . . . . . . . . 90

C. Letter to the Respondent . . . . . . . . 91

D. Questionnaire . . . . . . . . 92

ATTRIBUTION TABLE

CURRICULUM VITAE

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Profile of the Teachers . . . . . . 43

2 Level of Attainment of the Objectives of

Computerization Regarding to the Services to the Pupils (N=43) . . . . . . . . 49


Computerization Regarding the Supervision of the School (N=43) . . . . . . . . 54


Computerization Regarding the Administration of the School (N=43) . . . . . . . . 59

5 Level of Attainment of the Objectives of Computerization Regarding the

Community Relations of the School . . . . . . . . 64 (N=43)


Computerization Regarding the Problems Met of the School (N=43) . . . . . . . . 70

7 Summary of Results of Test Relationship

between the Profile and the Views of the Teachers on the Attainment of the

Objectives of Computerization (N=43) . . . . . . . . 76

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 The Paradigm of the Conceptual Framework . . . . . . . 6

2 Gender . . . . . . . 44

3 Age . . . . . . . 44

4 Educational Level . . . . . . . 44

5 Number of Trainings/Seminars Related to Information Technology (IT) . . . . . . . 45

6 Classes Taught . . . . . . . 45

7 Graphical Presentation of the Level of Attainment of the Computerization Program Regarding the Services to the Pupils . . . . . . . 51

8 Graphical Presentation of the of Level Attainment of

the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Supervision of the School . . . . . . . 56

9 Graphical Presentation of the of Level Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program

Regarding the Administration of the School . . . . . . . 61 10 Graphical Presentation of the of Level Attainment of

the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Community Relations of the School . . . . . . 66

11 Graphical Presentation of the of Level Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program

Regarding the Problems Met of the School . . . . . . . . 72

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

In this rapidly changing technological age, understanding of

computers and how they operate is becoming more and more essential.

Person without computer knowledge will be considered primitive in the

light of present day standards. That is why a literate person must also be

computer literate.

Computer literacy is the ability to use or operate and understand

the capabilities if computers even without being able to operate one, this

is a narrow concepts. Computer literacy must also take into account ones

ability to apply the capabilities of computers to do operations that

humans will be able to accomplish after a lapse of long hours of work.

Computers can do this split secured timing. 1

The twenty-first Century was characterized by IT dominance.

Technology became part of the global citizen’s world wherever they live.

Computers and IT literacy became pre-requisites in life of the future

employees and executives. These gadgets become the extension of the

humans brains. 2

Computer has thousands of uses and applications in business and

in the lives of people. In the schools, administration offices, in medicine,

computer applications become common. Lots of attention an analysis has

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been given to computer applications such that the present generation will

not prosper without it. 3

Because of this Colleges and Universities, both public and private

offered computer subjects as part of their curricula, offered degree

courses in IT, and short term specialized trainings to meet the demand.

The Department of Education implemented programs in the schools

concerning computer technology. One of these programs in the DepEd

Computerization Program (DCP) mandated in DepEd Order no. 78, 2012.

DepEd turns to technological innovations and out-of-the box

solutions to make quality education accessible to more Filipinos. Thus, it

optimizes the power of information communication technology (ICT) to

broaden access to basic education, enhance the methodology of

teaching, and upgrade system to manage the bureaucracy.

Aside from giving computers to all secondary schools, the DepEd

Computerization Program is now expanding its scope which includes

elementary schools which passed the minimum requirement set by the

department.

The Batch 6 of the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) will give

Multi-media Equipment for Public Elementary Schools Nationwide with

the budget derived from the savings of 2003-2004 DCP Budget. The target

recipients will be 93 elementary schools, which will serve as pilot schools

for the DCP for Elementary Schools. On Batch 7 of the DCP, its target is

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to give 2,434 elementary schools with multimedia equipment. These

schools should have population greater than 900 pupils. 4

DepEd Order No. 78, s. 2010, Guidelines on the

Implementation of the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP).

1. With the legal mandate of promoting the right of all citizens to

take appropriate steps in making education accessible to all, the

Department of Education (DepEd) is geared towards the transformation of

Education through the Computerization Program (DCP).

2. DCP aims to provide public school with appropriate technologies

that would enhance the teaching-learning process and meet the

challenges of the 21st century. This program shall respond to the

computer backlog of public schools by providing them hardware and

software, and training on trouble shooting.

3. Through this program and the combined efforts of other

government agencies and the private sector, 5,409 public secondary

schools have been provided with at least one computer laboratory each.

This ranges from 10-20 computer units including other peripherals

depending on the agencies providing the computer units. The objectives of

the DepEd Computerization Program are as follows:

1. Provide computer laboratory packages to secondary school;

2. Provide e-classroom to elementary school;

3. Provide laptop units to mobile teacher;

4. Integrate ICT in the school system;

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5. Raise the ICT literacy of learners, pupils, students, teachers and

school heads; and

6. Reduce the computer backlog in public schools.

4. The following are the Program Components:

A. Infrastructure Provision

The Technical Service-Information and Communication Technology

Unit (TS-ICTU) together with the different Bureaus has come up with the

configuration was based on how the teaching-learning process can be

enhanced through the aid of technology.

Computer Lab/Multimedia Classroom Packages:

Regular Secondary Schools (Computer Lab Model)

Regular Secondary School

Qnty. Specifications

11 Desktop PC (Branded and Brand new)

1 Wireless Broadband Router (Branded and Brand new)

11 UPS (Branded and Brand new)

1 3-in 1 Inkjet Printer (Branded and Brand new)

Set Face to face lecture and hands-on training on basic software and

hardware installation

Augmentation

Augmentation of equipment for Secondary Schools with huge student

enrollment shall be based on the following criteria;

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9,000 and up: 150 terminals

5,000 and 8,999: 50-100 terminals

2,000 and 4,999: 50 terminals

Elementary Schools (E-Classroom Model)

Multimedia Classroom Package

Qnty Specifications

1 Host PC (Branded and Brand new)

6 17” LCD Monitor (Branded and new)

6 Keyboard and Mouse (Branded and Branded new

2Kits Desktop Virtualization Kit using computing technology Branded

and Branded new)

1 UPS (Branded and Branded new)

1 Interactive Whiteboard Branded and Branded new)

1 3-in I Inkjet Printer ( Branded and Branded new)

1 LCD Projector (Branded and Branded new)

Set Face to face lecture and hands-on training for Desktop Computer,

Interactive Whiteboard and Desktop Virtualization using Shared

computing technology

Laptop Units Mobile Teachers

(Alternative Learning System)

Laptop units Mobile Teachers

B. Program Orientation

The Program Management Committee consisting of the ICT-TC,

Technical Service-ICTU and Bureaus shall conduct a program orientation

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for the recipient schools. Orientation on the program shall be done before

the packages shall be deployed to the schools.

Recipient schools shall be oriented on the packages even before

these are deployed to their respective schools.

The objectives of this activity are to:

Orient the schools on the counterpart requirements needed

before the delivery of the computer packages;

Orient the school heads on the inspection and acceptance of the

computer packages; and

Enhance skills of users for instructional purposes and effective

governance through an ICT-aided environment.

C. Monitoring and Evaluation To ensure the effectiveness of the program as well as the

deployment of the computer packages the Committee shall do a

monitoring and evaluation of the program the Program Management

Committee in coordination with Regional and Division ICT Coordinators

shall be mobilized to:

a. validate the compliance of the recommended school with the

selection criteria;

b. assist the school in preparing for the delivery of the computers;

c. supervise and coordinate then delivery of computers to the

schools;

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d. monitor the utilization of the computers in their respective

region; and

e. submit reports on the implementation of the program.

5. The recipient schools shall be selected on the basis of the

following basic criteria:

a. Must have on-site, stable and continuous supply of electricity

and preferably with telephone facilities (for those without

electricity in secondary schools an alternative computer

laboratory package shall be provided);

b. Must have at least one (1) teacher assigned to handle Computer

Education class, to mange the computer laboratory and willing

to be trained on lab management including hardware

fundamentals and servicing;

c. Must have at least one (1) teacher each of English, Science and

Math who are specialists in their areas and willing to be trained

on pedagogy-technology and to echo training to their colleagues;

d. Must have the capacity to mobilize counterpart support from

other stakeholders in the community for needed

structures/facilities;

e. Must have never been recipient of computers from other

programs such as the DTI’s-PCs for Public Schools Projects,

CICT’s-schools Project, etc. unless the equipment are due for

replacement and augmentation; and

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f. Must have strong partnership with other stakeholders to ensure

sustainability of the program.

6. Augmentation of ICT equipment for schools with huge enrollment

shall be provided based on enrollment. For Secondary Schools with 9,000

and above student population, they shall receive 150 terminals.

Secondary Schools with 5,000-8,999 enrollees shall receive an

augmentation of 50-100 terminals. On the other hand, secondary schools

with 2,000 to 4,999 student population shall receive 50 terminals.

7. Annually, the allotted budget for the DepEd Computerization

Program shall be provided under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) to

support the procurement of computer hardware and software.

8. With the consolidation of the different computerization programs

both from other government agencies and the private sector, this

Department shall take the initiative that by SY 2009-2010 all secondary

school shall have computer laboratories.

9. Although the backlog in the deployment of computer laboratories

to public high school is targeted to be finished by the end of this school

year, the issue on obsolescence of existing ICT resources and improving

the computer-student ratio at the secondary level shall be addressed by

SY 2010-2011.

10. The program shall also be expanded to cater to be needs of

teachers from selected public elementary schools of the Bureau of

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Elementary Education (BEE) 2009-2010) and the mobile teacher of the

Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS) (2009-2010). 5

DepEd Memorandum No. 13, s. 2011, Implementation of the

DepEd Computerization Program Batch 6 (93 Recipient Elementary

Schools).

1. The Department of Education (DepEd) has almost complicated

the provision of Computer Laboratories to Secondary Schools based on

the Basic Education Information System (BEIS) 2008-2009. The

Technology Unit TS-ICTU) in cooperation with the Bureau of Elementary

Education (BEE) is now ready to implement the DCP for Public

Elementary Schools based on the savings from Fiscal Year 2003-2004

DCP Budget.

2. The DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) aims to provide

public schools with appropriate technologies that would enhance the

teaching-learning process and meet the challenges of the 21st century.

3. The BEE together with the regional/division offices has selected

ninety three (93) recipient elementary schools to be provided with their e-

Classroom package based on the following criteria: quality of schools;

potentials and commitment; and technology requirements.

a. Quality of Schools. For purposes of research, 70% of the

these recipients are high performing schools and 30% of which are

low perfuming schools with high potential for drop-outs based on

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records of absenteeism. Schools with high enrolment/population

are mostly located in town centers.

b. Potential and Commitment. The School heads and teachers

of these recipient schools have expressed commitment in sustaining

and maintaining the e-Classroom package through their willingness

to put up counterpart funds/services by upgrading their ICT ability

and by showing adequate evidence of strong school-community

partnership.

c. Technology Requirements. Schools have available internet

connectivity or in the process of providing internet connection. 6

The proposed Cyber Education Project (CEP) would have completed,

fast tracked and streamlined all these ICT integration efforts had it not

get caught in the political maelstrom, which resulted to its subsequent

suspension.

Despite the suspension of CEP however, DepEd continues to

pursue its thrust to integrate education and ICT. These projects

include the DepEd Computerization Program as well as other initiatives

jointly implemented with private and non-government organizations such

as the ABS-CBN’s Knowledge Channel, Intel’s Teach to the Future and

Microsoft’s Partners in Learning Program.

The DepEd Computerization Program provides public secondary

schools with the equipment while FIT-ED gives necessary computer-based

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teaching and learning. These initiatives are further supplemented by

Knowledge Channel’s television-based programs, Intel’s Teach to the

Future’s staff development programs for public school teachers, and

Microsoft’s Partner’s in Learning Program that recognizes the innovative

application and use of ICT in public high schools.

To date, some 75,000 teachers have already been trained under the

Intel program and 18,000 benefited from Microsoft's initiative. Through

these activities, beneficiaries of the program – students, teachers, school

administrators, and the community -- receive computer literacy training,

alternative means of education, IT teacher training, and computers.

However, the full benefits of IT cannot be realized without its

complete integration. Despite previous efforts, there is still a shortage a

computers, educational software, as well as specific curricular standards

for the use of computers to enhance education in schools nationwide.

This is the reason behind department endeavors to foster ICT

capability in all public elementary and secondary schools. This is the

reason why there is an urgent need for Cyber Education. 7

The advantages associated with computer-based managerial

decision-making can be the following:

(1) response time is greatly reduced

(2) very large data are stored for information and decision-making

(3) accuracy of information is considerably improved, thereby

improving the quality of the decision

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(4) problems are handled more easily by using various operation

research models

(5) the cost involved in the decision-making process is reduced

(6) more secrecy is observed as compared to manual file system

(7) ability to take quick decision improves considerably as the time

for retrieval of information is very fast

(8) paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information is

stored in the computer itself

(9) lots of information are stored for future reference

(10) chance of leakage of classified information are reduced

(11) accuracy in manipulation is increased very much

(12) time spent in various decision-making activities is reduces to a

minimum

All above mention advantages are available to have computerization

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The computerization has been taken up with following objectives:

Improvement in the quality of services by re-engineering the

administrative processes in order to extend convenience to users,

minimization of expenditure/ manual work and sharing of information.

1. To ensure greater transparency, efficiency, objectivity,

accountability and speed that can help overcome unbridled

discretion and corruption by providing improved services in a

time bound manner.

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2. To bring Government departments closer to the masses by

offering efficacious and speedy services under a single window.

3. Greater control over the processes & quick implementation of

government policies from time to time.

4. Instant access to information if needed by any other

government department.

5. The mission has been to provide quality service to the citizens.

The Post-computerization process has removed several hurdles

for the citizens in obtaining Licenses, Registration of vehicles

and paying of taxes.

6. The public is getting the desired document same day in the

evening or latest by the next day.

7. Up keep and maintenance of voluminous record is not a

problem.

8. The license is generated in Form-7 in the form of a laminated

card which has a good get up and is easy to carry and contains

more information.

9. There is an overwhelming response from the common people

who were extremely willing to pay the service charges in lieu of

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Statement of the Problem

The main problem of this study was to determine the level of

attainment of the objectives of the Computerization program in the Juan

M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School (JMAMES) as viewed by teachers

S.Y. 2012-2013. The specific problems that this study sought to answer

were:

1. What is the profile of the teacher – respondents as to gender,

age, level of educations, number of training/seminars attended, related to

information technology (IT), and classes taught?

2. What are the levels of attainment of the objectives of the

computerization program as regard to:

a. Services to the pupils

b. Supervision of the school

c. Administration of the school

d. Community relations of the school

e. Problems met

3. Is there any significant relationship between the profile and

the observations of the teachers on the level of attainment of the

objectives of computerization program?

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The Conceptual Framework

In the paradigm, the existing and conditions represents the inputs.

Included are the numbers the teachers. These variables determine the

observation of the teachers on the level of attainment of the objectives of

the Computerization Program in JMAMES as viewed by teachers.

Figure I

CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM

Teacher’s

Profile

Teacher’s

Observation

Extent of Implementation

Problems Met

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the

Computerization Program in JMAMES as

Viewed by Teachers

Dependent Variable Independent Variable

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Importance of the Study

This research serves as encouragement and baseline information

to the following:

The beneficial findings of this research would guide and inspire

students serve as good examples which the students, professionals

would refer to and recommend conditions about the DepEd

Computerization Program.

In this study, the Teachers would gain insights of the DepEd

Computerization Program. To share knowledge and information’s to

make this more informative.

To the local government offices, particularly the Municipal

Government of Virac, the findings of the DepEd Computerization

Program is already more than their limit, will guide them to decide

whether there is still the necessity about the DepEd Computerization

Program.

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

This study was focused mainly on the observations of Forty-three

(43) teachers in the Juan M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School DepEd

Computerization Program. This research was delimited to the analysis

of responses or research about the Level of Attainment of the Objectives

of the Computerization Program in JMAMES as Viewed by Teachers.

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Definition of Terms

A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially

and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical

operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed

readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem.

Computerization is a process that involves individuals,

organization and society in general. Involves a set of tasks carried out

with the aim of managing and controlling library operations using

computer resources.

DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) will give Multi-media

Equipment for Public Elementary Schools Nationwide with the budget

derived from the savings of 2003-2004 DCP Budget. The target recipients

will be 93 elementary schools, which will serve as pilot schools for the

DCP for Elementary Schools. On Batch 7 of the DCP, its target is to give

2,434 elementary schools with multimedia equipment. These schools

should have population greater than 900 pupils.

Information and communications Technology - or technologies

(ICT) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or

application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer

and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well

as the various services and applications associated with them, such as

videoconferencing and distance learning. ICTs are often spoken of in a

particular context, such as ICTs in education, health care, or libraries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine

http://www.scolexportal.info/2009/12/deped-computerization-program.html

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Information Technology (IT) is the acquisition, processing,

storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical

information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and

telecommunications. The term in its modern sense first appeared in a

1958 article published in the Harvard Business Review, in which authors

Leavitt and Whisler commented that "the new technology does not yet

have a single established name. We shall call it information technology."

Cyber Education the Philippine Government's Department of

Education is planning to teach students in 37,000 schools nationwide

through the Cyber Superhighway. Computers will be used to teach

students Biology, Algebra, English and other subjects.

CICT’s-iSchool the Commission of Information and

Communications Technology (CICT) iSchools project is one of the flagship

projects of Human Capital Development Group (HCDG). It supports the

efforts of the Philippine Government and the Department of Education to

incorporate ICT in education in Public High Schools. Its long-term goal is

“to contribute to the efforts of the Philippine government in bridging the

digital divide by developing an Educational Digital Network that will

equip all Public High School teachers and students with ICT literacy

skills as well as provide them access to relevant digital content and

applications in education that they can use to enhance effective

learning”. iSchools focuses on strengthening classroom learning and

instruction by expanding access to various sources of information. In so

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microelectronics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Business_Review

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doing, the project hopes to enhance the capability of public high school

students throughout the Philippines to successfully compete with their

peers in the rest of the country (as well as in the rest of the world) for

jobs and other opportunities in the expanding global knowledge

economy.

The project aims to provide computer access (19 PCs + 1 laptop + 1

server: 15 units + 1 server in the student lab, 3 for the faculty, 1 for the

library, 1 laptop for the principal's office) and broadband Internet

connectivity to all public high schools throughout the country by 2010. It

also intends to establish Regional Helpdesks (for both hardware and

software assistance) and Maintenance Shops to support beneficiary

schools. Possible partnerships with Local Government Units and private

sector groups will be looked into towards this end.

DepEd Internet Connectivity Project (DICP) is a project

launched by the Department of Education which aims to connect all

Philippine public high schools to the Internet as well as provide the

necessary monitoring and training for students, teachers and other

school personnel in its use.

Laptop for Teachers (LT4T) Project. Consistent with its vision of

modernizing the teaching-learning process, the Philippines' Department

of Education (DepEd) will be giving away laptop for teachers. This Laptop

for Teachers Program is in line with the DepEd Computerization

Program.

http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Department_of_Education

http://scolexportal.blogspot.com/2009/12/deped-computerization-program.html


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e-Classroom for Teachers was created and designed for educators

to attain these technological skills. By integrating technology in the

classroom, educators are able to teach their students how to use 21st

century technological skills now and in the future.

e-Learning is the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills

and knowledge. E-learning applications and processes include Web-

based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities

and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet,

intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can

be self-paced or instructor-led and includes media in the form of text,

image, animation, streaming video and audio.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_education

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Summary of Endnotes

1 National Education Association, USA, 1999.

2 Steven Cowey, Seven habits of Highly Effective People. New Your: W.H. Freeman and Company, 2001.

3 Charles Parker, Understanding Computers and Data processing

Today and Tomorrow, Monterey, California: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1984.

4 deped-computerization-program--dcp--for-elementary-

schools.html 5 http://deped.gov.ph, DepEd Order No. 78, s. 2010

6 http://deped.gov.ph, DepEd Memorandum No. 13, s. 2011

7 http://computersinmanagement.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/ advantages-of-computerization-1/

8 http://admis.hp.nic.in/transport/Computerization.aspx

9 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_computerization

#ixzz1GVM6BXlV

http://deped.gov.ph/


http://computersinmanagement.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/%20advantages-of-computerization-1/

http://computersinmanagement.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/%20advantages-of-computerization-1/

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_computerization

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CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the literature and studies that are having

some relationships with this study. They may be related in terms of

subject matter, procedures followed, statistical treatment of the data,

and instrumentation in the collection of data other information.

State of the Art

Literature about computerization program is reflecting use of

software’s in management. The level of information handling about

Advantages of computerization. According to the computer age quotes:

“Computers cannot replace teachers, but teachers who cannot, will be replaced by those who can" We are in the generation of technology and at least one computer is

found in every school and at home. Although our children today are

growing with the recent fast growth of the technology, but unfortunately

most public schools in some Regions, and rural areas have no access to

the computers , nor to the internet connection. IT Subject has never been

included, neither funded by the government`s educational Institutes’

providers or the Department of Education. Private schools which provide

computer classes do not have a strong, and effective curriculum. From

what has been indicated above, we came up with a goal to achieve, that

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goes along with the mentioned regions and area`s basic Educational

needs. 1

Also the clerical level, office and other automation control system

can be in operation. Office Automation System (OAS) is simple in an

automated office having multiple functions, where the integrated and

computer-aided system allows many office activities to be performed with

electronics equipment. The OAS would inputs such as appointments,

documents, addresses, etc. The OAS processing would be scheduling

word-processor, data storage and retrieval. Outputs from OAS would be

schedules, memoranda, bulk mail and administrative reports.

Related Literature

Computerization is to support (1) Working towards making the

system paperless or minimizing the paper work and to provide, (2) Give

pace to the Business, (3) To create the data base for analysis (4) Fast

Reporting & Queries.

It is worth noting that most studies aggregate workers into two

groups — production vs. non-production, skilled vs. unskilled,

information vs. non-information, and so on. In this paper, high-skilled

workers are not exclusively related to a single category, that is,

knowledge workers. In our study, skilled workers would be composed of

workers from the data and knowledge categories and, to a lesser extent,

management workers.

http://www.leadorganizer.net/


http://www.leadorganizer.net/analytics.htm

http://www.blurtit.com/q806342.html

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Project CHILD 2 (Computers Helping Instruction and Learning

Development) is a computer-integrated instruction programme developed

in 1988 by the University of Florida for grades K-5 (pre-school). The

programme focuses on three subject areas – reading, writing and

mathematics. Each Project Child classroom has a learning station with

between three to six computers. Butzin describes a typical Project CHILD

classroom scenario thus:

1. A class period begins with the teachers conducting a whole

group lesson – let’s say an introduction to fractions. After

about 10- minutes of direct instruction, the students fan out to

their first assigned learning station.

2. As student groups work at their stations, the teacher circulates

to help. Probe, assess, and encourage students as they work on

their assigned tasks. When a student finishes an activity….

(S/he) moves on to the next station) as needed.

3. Teachers form cross grade subject-specific clusters (K-2 or 3-5)

and work with the children over three years, the better to judge

what software is appropriate for the subject and to allow

students to learn at their own pace. Teachers are also given

one year training on integration and are provided with

research-based materials for lesson planning and technology

integration.

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Over a decade’s worth of research on Project CHILD students have

shown that they have scored consistently higher on standardized tests

that their counterparts in traditional classrooms, and that the positive

effects of the programme have increased over time. Project CHILD

students also exhibited better attitudes toward school and learning, and

better discipline as well. Project CHILD has been recognized as an

effective programme by the U.S. Department of Education’s National

Diffusion Network and has received funding for nationwide expansion.

Karl Marx 3 stated, the means of production (working) help to

structure society. To support and enable work we have developed a range

of social institutions, corporate organizations, and a wide (and ever-

growing) range of computer-based systems. These computer systems

include applications such as word processing and office suites,

groupware, integrated software development environments, mobile

infrastructures, and enterprise systems, to name a few. The increasing

level of computerization (by which we mean the pervasiveness and

importance of computer-based systems) in work may be helpful but is

often problematic. To help understand current, and guide future,

computerization of work efforts, we make two points. First, we make the

case that a social informatics perspective provides an excellent

conceptual frame from which to view the computerization of work.

Mexico’s Telesecundaria 3 discuss another notable example of

direct class teaching, this time using broadcast television. The

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programme was launched in Mexico in 1968 as a cost-effective strategy

for expanding lower secondary schooling in small and remote

communities. Perraton describes the programme thus:

Centrally produced television programs are beamed via satellite

throughout the country on a scheduled basis (8 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to

8 pm) to Telesecundaria schools, covering the same secondary

curriculum as that offered in ordinary schools. Each hour focuses on a

different subject area and typically follows the same routine—15 minutes

of television, then book-led and teacher-led activities. Students are

exposed to a variety of teachers on television but have one home teacher

at the school for all disciplines in each grade.

The design of the programme has undergone many changes

through the years, shifting from a “talking heads”approach to more

interactive and dynamic programming that “link[s] the community to the

programme around the teaching method. The strategy meant combining

community issues into the programs, offering children an integrated

education, involving the community at large in the organization and

management of the school and stimulating students to carry out

community activities.” Assessments of Telesecundaria have been

encouraging: dropout rates are slightly better than those of general

secondary schools and significantly better than in technical schools.

Braverman was the one who introduced the concept of de-skilling

of work, meaning essentially that the skill content of people's jobs is

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decreasing considerably. Under this label, we also include the upgrading

effect. For example, it is likely that secretaries have had to improve their

skills over the last few decades to keep abreast of the changes brought by

computerization, even though there has been no change in the number

of secretaries required in the economy. In other words, the content of the

secretary's job has probably changed but followed an upgrading instead

of a de-skilling process (Spenner: 1990).

Related Studies

The Department of education (DepEd) 4 and the United States

Agency for International Development (USAID) will conduct an

assessment of on-going information communications technology for

education (ICT4E) initiatives to better integrate ICT in the K to 12

Curriculum. Secretary of Education Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said,

“We have to set up our ICT thrust as we gradually implement the K to 12 Basic Education Reform Program. As we all know, ICT plays a very important role in administrative functions as well as in the teaching and learning process”

A project team coordinated by Foundation for Information

Technology Education and Development (FITED) will visit selected

regional and division offices, public schools, and alterative learning

centers that have ICT projects. The Assessment components include an

inventory of ICT4E projects, a survey on ICT utilization, and studies on

relevant cases. The study will be from July to September this year.

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Among the initiatives the assessment will include is the DepEd

Computerization Program (DCP), which deploys computer packages to

public elementary and high schools nationwide to support the teaching

and learning process. To date, the program has covered 51 percent of

elementary schools and 88 percent of high schools as of the beginning of

school year 2011- 2012. Luistro added . . .

“The improvement of the design and implementation of initiatives such as the DCP, which have direct bearing to the overall reforms propounded by K to 12, is an important undertaking,”

Several studies have been conducted about “Transforming

Education Through Technology": This is the slogan of DepeD

Computerization Program which stressed in the big role of technology in

attaining the goal for quality education.

Dir. Mari Paul C. Soriano, the Director III of DepEd's Technical

Service and the Vice Chairman of ICT Technical Committee, agitated and

made the participants excited as he talked about ICT Programs and

Projects.

He enumerated the DepEd's ICT Programs and Projects for the

Teaching-Learning Process, those projects are the following:

DepEd Computerization Program

DepEd Internet Connectivity Project

DepEd ICT Projects for Governance and Management

Laptop for Teachers Project (LT4T)

http://www.scolexportal.info/2009/12/laptop-for-teachers-lt4t-project-by.html

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Among those programs enumerated the one that caught the

attention of the participants is the Laptop for Teachers (LT4T) Project.

Just watch out for the requirements for the Laptop for Teachers (LT4T) to

be posted in this blog soon.

Consistent with its vision of modernizing the teaching-learning

process, the Philippines' Department of Education (DepEd) will be giving

away laptop for teachers. This Laptop for Teachers Program is in line

with the DepEd Computerization Program.

Objectives of the Laptop for Teachers Project (LT4T):

aims to improve the teaching and learning process of public

schools through the integration of ICT.

to provide quality and affordable laptops for public school teachers

at a low cost, within the requirements of the special provision of

General Appropriation Act (GAA).

to lessen the burden of manual/clerical work for public school

teachers and increase their time efficiency

complements the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) and the

DepEd Internet Connectivity Project (DICP)

Target Beneficiaries of Laptop for Teachers Program (LT4T):

492, 000 teachers

50, 000 non-teaching staff

Over a 5-year period (2009-2014)


http://manaynhs.blogspot.com/

http://manaynhs.blogspot.com/


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Education has largely contributed to an increase in developing

knowledge, providing an enabling environment for innovation, and in

building human capital required for a potential future knowledge

economy. Global reforms in education and challenging ICT demands

have made a remarkable shift in the structure of the enabling ICT

environment and the utilization of ICT technologies in education. Such

technologies have become the key driver of the digital network in an era

of technology-driven education. More schools and communities now have

access to ICT resources to join the global economy with knowledge

workers who have 21st century skills and are inspired by life-long

learning. The Dakar Framework of Action for Education for All (EFA),

adopted in 2000 as a roadmap to meet the Education for All goals by

2015, highlights the role that ICT has to support EFA goals at an

affordable cost. ICTs have great potential for knowledge dissemination,

effective learning and the development of more efficient education

services. Much effort has been made towards the advancement of

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Concepcion and Sta. Ana conducted a study on the importance of

the utilization of computers among employees of the Provincial

government of Catanduanes. Based on the findings the following

recommendations were offered:

1. Chiefs of offices should include in their budget proposals the

procurement of computers that will suffice the needs of their respective

offices.

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2. The administration should provide enough computers so that

the employees can perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.

3. All employees should have an opportunity to attend seminars,

trainings and conference to acquire learning and improve their ability to

use the computers.

The present study is similar to that of Concepcion and Sta. Ana in

terms of determining the importance of utilization of computers. The

differ because the focus of the former study were employees of provincial

government while the present work deals on computer utilization in an

Elementary School.

In March, 2001, Honrade and Barrameda conducted a study on

the attitudes of Freshman College students towards the use of

computers. Among their findings were significant differences in the

attitudes of students from the Police Science Technology, Commerce,

Education and Computer Science Courses. These students agree that the

use of computers give them a sense of control over their learning’s, drills

and practices. They also agreed that computers are good motivators.

This research is similar in topic with the present work. They are

all about computers. The respondents were similar, that is students.

The differ however in place of the study; the former was conducted at the

Catanduanes Colleges while the latter was in the Juan M. Alberto

Memorial Elementary School.

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In another study, Manlagñit and Masagca found that among the

high school seniors at the Catanduanes Colleges and at the San Andres

Vocational School, the students were competent in the correct start-up of

the computer, in word processing, software, and how to save and retrieve

information. On the other hand, their knowledge were low in surfing,

knowledge about the internet, how to create Webpage and how to

organize computer parts into a logical system.

The semblance of this research with the present study was in

topic. They are similar in topic. Both studies were conducted in schools,

but the differ because the first study was about effects of computers in

the school, pupils and community.

Synthesis of the Art

The literature adequately provided background and related

information about the topic of the study. Level of Attainment of the

Objectives of the Computerization Program in Juan M. Alberto Memorial

Elementary School (JMAMES) as Viewed by Teachers to know the extent

of implementation and the problems met of the school. The related

studies show the results of some investigation about DepEd

computerization program. No study whatever was conducted about the

DepEd Computerization in Catanduanes particularly in the Elementary

School.

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Gap in the Knowledge

Bridged by the Study

The gap in the knowledge that this study was able to bridge was

the Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program

in Juan M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School (JMAMES) as Viewed by

Teachers. No study was ever conducted about this topic.

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Summary of Endnotes

1 http://wikieducator.org/Qualification_Framework/

Computer_Education

2 Butzin, S., “Project CHILD: A Decade of Success for Young Children”. Available Online, http://www.thejournal .com/magazine/ vault/A2882.cfm Accessed 22 June 2002

3 www.google.com, Education-The Uses of ICTs in Education -

Wikibooks, open books for an open world 4 Sawyer, Steve and Tapia, Andrea, The Computerization of Work:

A Social Informatics Perspective

5http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/publ

ications research/1999-002544/ page05.shtml 6 http://www.gov.ph/2012/07/24/deped-usaid-assess-public-

school-computerization-program/

7 http://www.life123.com/question/What-Is-Computerization

8 www.deped.gov.ph

9 ICTs in Education Website: http://ictsineducation.tagcb.edu.jo/

10 D.L. Concepcion and Luningning Sta. Ana, The Level of Importance of the Utilization of Computers among Employees of the of the Provincial Government of Catanduanes. Unpublished Thesis,

Catanduanes Colleges, Virac, Catanduanes, March 2003.

11 Jane A. Honrade and Elvie C. Barammeda, Attitudes of College Freshmen Toward the Use of Computers in Teaching. Unpublished Thesis, Catanduanes Colleges, Virac, Catanduanes, March 2001.

12 Nelly G. Manlagñit and Pepito Masagca Jr., Knowledge on Basic Computer Operation of Seniors at the Catanduanes National High School and San Andres Vocational School. Unpublished Thesis, Catanduanes Colleges, Virac, Catanduanes, March 2005.

http://wikieducator.org/Qualification_Framework/

http://www.google.com/

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/cs/sp/hrsd/prc/publications/

http://www.life123.com/question/What-Is-Computerization

http://www.deped.gov.ph/

http://ictsineducation.tagcb.edu.jo/

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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH

This chapter presents the method of research used in this study.

The discussions include the instrument used in gathering the data, how

this instrument was validated and tested for reliability, research locale,

sources of data, sampling technique used and how the data were treated

statistically.

Research Method Used

The descriptive method of research was used in this study. This

was used because the researcher had the intention of describing the

variables as they existed in the actual setting. This was followed in

accordance with the opinions advanced by Calderon1 regarding

descriptive researches.

Instrumentation and Validation

The questionnaire was the instrument used in gathering the data.

This questionnaire was developed by the researcher using some book

and other publications as references. It consisted of three parts.

Part I consisted of questions whose answers will reveal the profile

of the teacher-respondents. This profile consisted of the gender, age,

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education, number of trainings/seminars attended that are related to IT,

and kind of classes assigned to teach.

Part II had questions asking about the level of attainment of the

objectives of the DepEd computerization program. The level of attainment

is exposed on rated by the teachers on a 4-points scale. The numbers

have the following corresponding meanings:

4 – very successful

3 – successful

2 – less successful

1 – not successful

Part III contained questions about the opinions of the teachers on

the problems met on the level of attainment of the objectives of the

computerization program are exposed on rated in the form of a scale of 1

to 4 with the following corresponding meanings:

4 – strongly agree

3 – agree

2 – disagree

1 – strongly disagree

After the questionnaire was developed, this writes presented to it to

the research adviser for comments and corrections. These corrections

were followed in revising the questionnaire.

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Research Locale

This study was conducted at Juan M. Alberto Memorial

Elementary School (JMAMES), Virac North District.

Sources of Data

The sources of data for this research are the Forty-three (43)

teachers and non-teaching staff of the Juan M. Alberto Memorial

Elementary School (JMAMES).

Sampling Techniques

In this research, no sampling technique was employed to select

the teachers who will be enumerated. All teachers were considered as

respondents and returned the questionnaires were considered as

samples.

Statistical Treatment of the Data

The data that were gathered in this study through the questionnaire

were treated statistically before interpretations were made. The following

statistical treatments were employed:

1. Frequency count was used to find the actual number of teachers

who belong to the different categories of the gender, age, and other

parameters of the profile.

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2. Percentage was used to find the proportion of a sub-category of the

profile variable in relation to the total frequency.

3. Pearson Product- Moment of Correlation was used to determine the

reliability of the questionnaire.

4. Weighted mean was used to know the frequency of use of the

different technique used by teachers in teaching science.

5. The Chi- Square test was used to find the relationship between the

profile and the frequency of use of the different techniques in

teaching science by the teachers.

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Summary of Endnotes

1Jose F. Calderon, Methods of Research and Thesis Writing.

Manila: National Book Store, 1993.

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CHAPTER 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the data that were gathered in the study.

Those data were tabulated, analyzed and interpret. Statistical Testing

was employed to facilitate the interpretation. Discussions of the data

present the presentation of the tables.

Profile of the teachers

The profile refers to the personnel characteristics of the teachers

like gender, age, education and Grade level or classes being taught. The

data presented in Table 1.

Gender

The gender respondents as reflected in the results of the study

show that only 5 of the 43 teachers were males. This was 11.63 percent

of the total. There were also 38 females and is equivalent to 88.37

percent of the samples. There were more females than males that the

females outnumbered the males who are in the teaching job.

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Age

Of the 43 teachers only 7 or 16.28 percent were less than 30 years

old. There were 13 or 30.23 percent who were from 30 to 39 years old

while 17 or 39.53 percent were in age group of 40 to 49 years old. Six or

13.95 percent were 50 years old and above.

These data suggest that majority of the teachers were from 30 to

49 years old implying that they are in their middle extent of their life

span and therefore are in the most productive years. Few were already

nearing retirement age.

Level of Education

There were 24 or 58.81 whose level of education were only

Bachelors degree holder. There were 18 or 41.86 percent hold a

Bachelors degree with advance units leading to the Masters degree. One

or 2.33 percent were holder of the Master’s degree.

It could be seen that many teachers are Bachelors degree. This is

an indication that they are trying to grow professionally. They are

complying with the requirements of the Service Manual which states

that:

“All school officials and teachers should strive to broaden their cultural outlook and deepen their professional interest. They should pursue such studies as will improve their efficiency and enhance the prestige of the profession.”

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This finding would suggest that teacher’s ability to teach are

improving. Earning units leading to the Master’s degree add knowledge

not previously found during the baccalaureate studies of the teachers.

The knowledge the teachers get in the stage of their studies are better

than the previous ones, being updated and relevant to the times.

Number of Trainings/Seminars Related to IT

The number of trainings/seminars related to IT respondents as

reflected in the results of the study shows that only 1 or 2.33 percent of

the total of the 43 teachers obtained 4 trainings/seminars. There were 6

teachers or 13.95 percent had 3 trainings/seminars. There were 19

teachers or 44.19 percent got 2 trainings/seminars of the samples.

Fifteen teachers or 34.88 had only 1 trainings/seminars. Lastly 2

teachers or 4.65 percent had no training in computer.

Classes Taught

Of the 43 teachers only 9 teachers or 23.93 percent were from

Special Education (SPED) Class. There were 27 teachers or 62.79 percent

were from Regular Class. Four teachers or 9.30 percent were from

Children with Exceptionalities (CWE) Class. Lastly there were 3 or 6.98

were from non-teaching staff.

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Table 1

Profile of the Teachers

Profile Frequency Percent

Gender

Male 5 11.63

Female 38 88.37

Total 43 100.00

Age

Less than 30 years old 7 16.28

30-39 years old 13 30.23

40-49 years old 17 39.53

50 years old and above 6 13.95

Total 43 100.00

Education Level

Bachelors Degree 24 58.81

BS Degree with units in

Master of Arts (MA) 18 41.86

Masters Degree 1 2.33

Total 43 100.00

No. of

Trainings/Seminars

Related to IT

4 1 2.33

3 6 13.95

2 19 44.19

1 15 34.88

0 2 4.65

Total 43 100.00

Classes Taught

SPED Class 9 20.93

Regular Class 27 62.79

CWE Class 4 9.30

Non-Teaching (Administrative Functions)

3 6.98

Total 43 100.00

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Figure 2 Figure 3

Figure 4

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Figure 5

Figure 6

Graphical Presentation of the Profile of the Teachers

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Level of Attainment of the Objectives of Computerization Regarding to the

Services to the Pupils

Table 2 presents the level of attainment of the objectives of the

Computerization relative to the services of the school to the pupils is

given in table 2 the level of attainment were expressed in terms of how

successfully they were attained and it was on a scale of 1 to 4. The

numbers mean 4, very successful; 3, successful; 2, less successful; and

1, not successful.

The first objectives were “Very large data are stored for information

and decision-making and lots of information are stored for future

reference. “ It was given a total weight frequency of 144. The mean was 3

and the adjectival rating was “successful,” “Ability to take quick decision

improves considerably as the time for retrieval of information is very

fast.” had, a total of 129, the mean was 3 and the adjectival rating was

“successful” “Computers have proven extremely beneficial to kids with

certain speech, audio, and motor limitations especially kids with special

needs to interact with computers and do things that they normally could

not accomplish independently.” obtained a total weight frequency of 134.

The mean was 3 and the adjectival rating was “successful”.

Sincerely “Good educational software enables children to develop

and practice a broad range skills like letters, numbers, shapes, colors

and rhythm” got a total of 141 and the mean was 3 while the adjectival

rating, was “successful.” On the other hand, “Computers benefit the

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practice a broad range skill to develop their understanding of cause and


expression.” received a total weighted frequency of 156 and the mean

was 4. The adjectival rating was “very successful.” “Computers enable



increase their skills.” had a total of 141 and the mean was 3 while the

adjectival rating was “successful,” “Paper work is reduced to the

minimum as all the information is stored in the computer itself.’’ was

given a total of 171. The mean was 4 and the adjectival rating was “very

successful,” finally, “Computers have become a vastly popular household

item, the luxury of emailing messages as opposed to charging up the

phone bill is more appealing and checking news, weather, and sports via

Internet.” had a total of 129 and the mean was 3. The adjectival rating

was “successful.”

These data research that the most successfully attained objective

was” Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information is

stored in the computer itself”, “Computers benefit the development of

fundamental skills enables children to develop and practice a broad


order problem solving, procedural thinking, and creative expression.”

and “Very large data are stored for information and decision-making and

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lots of information are stored for future reference” the least attained were

“Ability to take quick decision improves considerably as the time for

retrieval of information is very fast” and “Computers have become a

vastly popular household item, the luxury of emailing messages as

opposed to charging up the phone bill is more appealing and checking

news, weather, and sports via Internet” In general, the objectives were

successfully attained.

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Table 2

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Services to the Pupils

(N=43)

Computerization Objectives

Weights and Frequencies

Total Weighted

Frequencies

Weighted

Mean

Rounded

Mean*

Adjectiva

l Rating

Rank

** 4 3 2 1

1. Very large data are stored for information and decision-making and lots of information are stored for future

reference.

19 20 4 0 144 3.35 3 Successful 3

2. Ability to take quick decision improves

considerably as the time for retrieval of information is very fast.

10 24 8 1 129 3.00 3 Successful 7.5

3. Computers have proven extremely beneficial to kids with certain speech, audio, and motor limitations especially

kids with special needs to interact with computers and do things that they

normally could not accomplish independently.

10 28 5 0 134 3.12 3 Successful 6

4. Good educational software enables

children to develop and practice a broad range skills like letters, numbers, shapes,

colors and rhythm

15 25 3 0 141 3.28 3 Successful 4.5

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5. Computers benefit the development of

fundamental skills enables children to develop and practice a broad range skills to develop their understanding of cause

and effect, higher order problem solving, procedural thinking, and creative expression.

30 12 1 0 128 3.67 4 Very

Successfu

l

2

6. Computers enable children to learn through creating, just as they gain hands-

on knowledge and understanding when they build forts, make up stories, and

paint, increase their skills.

15 25 3 0 141 3.28 3 Successfu

l 4.5

7. Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information is stored in the

computer itself.

42 1 0 0 171 3.98 4 Very

Successfu

l

1

8. Computers have become a vastly popular

household item, the luxury of emailing messages as opposed to charging up the

phone bill is more appealing and checking news, weather, and sports via Internet.

10 27 2 4 129 3.00 3 Successfu

l 7.5

* Rounded to the nearest whole number

** Ranking was based on total weighted frequencies

Legend 4 - Very successful 3 - Successful 2 – Less Successful 1 - Not Successful

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Figure 7

Graphical Presentation of the Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Services to the Pupils

COMPUTERIZATION OBJECTIVES

Successful Very Successful

Successful Successful Successful Successful Successful Very Successful

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Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization

Program Regarding the Supervision of the School

Table 3 presents the level of attainment of the objective

computerization program on the output of supervision of the school the

first objective was Computerization helps in processing the data placed in

several data files in no time. This is possible due to the high speed of

computers for processing data and CPU of the computer works at the

speed of electricity which is the highest ever attainable speed. And was

given a total weight frequency of 138 the mean was 3 while the adjectival

rating was “successful” The programs written on the system checks and

controls data before and during processing. It detects invalid data and

ensures high degree of accuracy and reliability of output reports” had a

total of 120 and mean was 3 while the adjectival rating was “successful”

“Accuracy of information is considerably improved, thereby improving the

quality of the decision” was given a total of 156 with a mean of 4 which

was equivalent to an adjectival rating of “very successful” “Ability to take

quick decision improves considerably as the time for retrieval of

information is very fast” received a total of 164 and the mean was 4 the

adjectival rating was “very successful” “Paper work is reduced to the

minimum as all the information is stored in the computer itself” had a

total weighted frequency of 169 and the mean was 4 which was equivalent

to the adjectival rating of “very successful” On the other hands “Chance of

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leakage of classified information are reduced” obtained a total of only 94.

The mean was 2 and the adjectival rating was “less successful.” Finally,

“The number of persons required for performing various organizational

activities will be reduced by using a computer system” got a total of 142

with a mean of 3 and the adjectival rating was “less successful”

Those findings show that the most successfully attained objective

was “paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information is

stored in the composite itself.” The least successfully attained was

“chances of lockage of classified information are reduced” In general, the

attainment of the objectives was “successful.”

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Table 3

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Supervision of the School

(N=43)


Weights and

Frequencies Total

Weighted Frequencies

Weighted Rounded Mean*

Adjectival Rating

Rank**

4 3 2 1 Mean

1. Computerization helps in processing the data placed in

several data files in no time. This is possible due to the high speed of computers for

processing data and CPU of the computer works at the speed of electricity which is the highest

ever attainable speed.

15 22 6 0 138 3.21 3 Successful 5

2. The programs written on the

system checks and controls data before and during processing. It detects invalid data and ensures

high degree of accuracy and reliability of output reports.

2 33 5 3 120 2.79 3 Successful 6

3. Accuracy of information is considerably improved, thereby improving the quality of the

decision.

30 10 3 0 156 3.63 4 Very

Successful 3





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4. Ability to take quick decision

improves considerably as the time for retrieval of information is very fast.

35 8 0 0 164 3.81 4 Very

Successful 2

5. Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information

is stored in the computer itself.

40 3 0 0 169 3.93 4 Very

Successful 1

6. Chance of leakage of classified

information are reduced. 2 10 25 6 94 2.19 2 Less

Successful 7

7. The number of persons required for performing various organizational activities will be

reduced by using a computer system.

18 20 5 0 142 3.30 3 Successful 4




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Figure 8

Graphical Presentation of the of Attainment of the Objectives of the

Computerization Program Regarding the Supervision of the School



Successful Successful Very Successful

Less Successful

Very Successful

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Computerization Program Regarding the Administration of the School

Table 4 presents the level of attainment of the objective of the

computerization program relative objective, “Improvement in the quality of

services by re-engineering the administrative processes in order to extend

convenience to users, minimization of expenditure/ manual work and

sharing of information” was given a total weighted frequency of 145 with a

mean of 3 and an adjectival rating that was equivalent to “successful,” “To

ensure greater transparency, efficiency, objectivity, accountability and

speed that can help overcome unbridled discretion and corruption by

providing improved services in a time bound manner” had a total of 130.

The mean was 3 and the adjectival rating was “successful,” “To bring

Government departments closer to the masses by offering efficacious and

speedy services under a single window” obtained a total of 130 and the

mean was 3 the adjectival rating was “successful,” “Greater control over

the processes & quick implementation of government policies from time to

time”.

On the other hand, “Computer facilities the establishment of

database. Such a database integrates data records and reduces data

redundancy” was given a total weighted frequency of 152 and the mean

was 4 while the adjectival rating was “very successful”. Similarly,

“Computer facilitates the preparation of various types of reports required

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by organizational executives for the purpose of decision making and

control” had a total of 156 and was described as “very successful” since

the mean was 4. The level aspect in the administration of the school was

“Up keep and maintenance of voluminous record is not a problem” the

total weighted frequency was 157 and the mean was 4. The adjectival

rating was “very successful,”

It appears that the computerizations program was most successful

in “Computer facilities the establishment of database. Such a database

integrates data records and reduces data redundancy.” “Computer

facilitates the preparation of various types of reports required by

organizational executives for the purpose of decision making and control.”

and “Up keep and maintenance of voluminous record is not a problem.”

but less successful in “Improvement in the quality of services by re-

engineering the administrative processes in order to extend convenience to

users, minimization of expenditure/ manual work and sharing of

information.” "To ensure greater transparency, efficiency, objectivity,

accountability and speed that can help overcome unbridled discretion and

corruption by providing improved services in a time bound manner.” “To

bring Government departments closer to the masses by offering efficacious

and speedy services under a single window.” “Greater control over the

processes & quick implementation of government policies from time to

time.” Summing it up, the computerization was only “successfully”

attained the objectives regarding the administration of the school.

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Table 4

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding Administration of the School

(N=43)


Weights and

Frequencies Total


Weighted Rounded

Mean* Adjectival

Rating Rank**

4 3 2 1 Mean

1. Improvement in the quality of services

by re-engineering the administrative processes in order to extend convenience to users, minimization of

expenditure/ manual work and sharing of information.

19 21 3 0 145 3.37 3 Successfu

l 4

2. To ensure greater transparency, efficiency, objectivity, accountability

and speed that can help overcome unbridled discretion and corruption by

providing improved services in a time bound manner.

15 17 8 3 130 3.02 3 Successful

6.5

3. To bring Government departments

closer to the masses by offering efficacious and speedy services under a single window.

10 24 9 0 130 3.02 3 Successfu

l 6.5

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4. Greater control over the processes &

quick implementation of government policies from time to time.

18 19 6 0 141 3.28 3 Successfu

l 5

5. Computer facilities the establishment of database. Such a database

integrates data records and reduces data redundancy.

28 10 5 0 152 3.53 4 Very

Successful

3

6. Computer facilitates the preparation of various types of reports required by

organizational executives for the purpose of decision making and

control.

30 10 3 0 156 3.63 4 Very

Successful

2

7. Up keep and maintenance of

voluminous record is not a problem. 28 15 0 0 157 3.65 4 Very

Successful

1




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Figure 9

Graphical Presentation of the Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding Administration of the School



Successful Successful Very

Successful Very

Successful Successful

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Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerizations Program

Regarding to the community Relations of the School


computerization program relative to the community relations of the school

this was rated by the teachers who are connected with the program.

The first objective was “instant access to information if needed by

any other government department” had a total of 144. The mean was 3

and the adjectival rating was “successful,” “The Post-computerization

process has removed several hurdles for the citizens and problems are

handled more easily by using various operation research models” was

given a total of 102 and the mean was 2 while the adjective rating was

“less successful,” “The public is getting the desired document same day in

the evening or latest by the next day” received a total weighted frequency

of only 62. The mean was 1 and the adjectival rating was “not successful,”

“The passing/inspection fee, registration fee, token tax, HPA

entry/cancellation fee etc. is being calculated by the system itself and

there will be no scope for any error or discretion” had a total of 97 with a

mean of 2 and the adjectival rating was “less successful,”

On the other hand, the attainment of the objective,” “The MIS

reports required from time to time by the Govt. for monitoring and policy

making purposes can be had without much efforts and loss of time”, was

“very successful”, the total weight frequency was 162 and the mean was 4.

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In the same manners “The license is generated in Form-7 in the form of a

laminated card which has a good get up and is easy to carry and contains

more information” had a total of 164, the mean was 4 and the adjectival

rating was very successful,” the last objective which was “There is an

overwhelming response from the common people who were extremely

willing to pay the service charges in lieu of quick and high quality delivery

of services” was given a total weighted frequency of 134 which was

equivalent to an adjective rating of “successful” having a mean of 3.

These results show that the most successfully attained adjective

were “The MIS reports required from time to time by the Govt. for

monitoring and policy making purposes can be had without much efforts

and loss of time,” and “The license is generated in Form-7 in the form of a

laminated card which has a good get up and is easy to carry and contains

more information” the least attained were “The public is getting the desired

document same day in the evening or latest by the next day” and “The

passing/inspection fee, registration fee, token tax, HPA entry/cancellation

fee etc. is being calculated by the system itself and there will be no scope

for any error or discretion” It appears that the computerizations program

was not so successful in the attainment of its objective relative to

community relations.

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Table 5

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Community Relations of the School

(N=43)


Weights and

Frequencies Total


Weighted Rounded

Mean*

Adjectival

Rating Rank**

4 3 2 1 Mean

1. Instant access to information

if needed by any other government department.

20 18 5 0 144 3.35 3 Successful 3

2. The Post-computerization process has removed several hurdles for the citizens and

problems are handled more easily by using various operation research models.

2 15 23 3 102 2.37 2 Less

Successful 5

3. The public is getting the desired document same day

in the evening or latest by the next day.

0 0 19 24 62 1.44 1 Not

Successful 7

4. The passing/inspection fee, registration fee, token tax, HPA entry/cancellation fee

etc. is being calculated by the system itself and there will

be no scope for any error or discretion.

4 13 16 10 97 2.26 2 Less

Successful 6

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5. The MIS reports required from time to time by the

Govt. for monitoring and policy making purposes can be had without much efforts

and loss of time.

33 10 0 0 162 3.77 4 Very

Successful 2

6. The license is generated in

Form-7 in the form of a laminated card which has a

good get up and is easy to carry and contains more information.

35 8 0 0 164 3.81 4 Very

Successful 1

7. There is an overwhelming response from the common

people who were extremely willing to pay the service charges in lieu of quick and

high quality delivery of services.

10 29 3 1 134 3.12 3 Successful 4




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Figure 10

Graphical Presentation of the Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Community Relations of the School



Less Successful

Successful Less

Successful Very

Successful Not

Successful

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Computerization Program Regarding the Problems Met of the School


Computerization regarding the problems met of the school is given. The

level of attainment were expressed in terms of how strongly agree they

were attained and it was on a scale of 1 to 4. The numbers mean 4,

strongly agree; 3, agree; 2, disagree; 1, strongly disagree. The first

problem was “After two years of warranty ICT equipment and peripherals

break down, the school cannot avail of the technical assistance and/or

repair services from DepEd-hired ICT maintenance crew. “ It was given a

total weight frequency of 167. The mean was 4 and the adjectival rating

was “strongly agree,” “No budget/funds to support for the replacement of

the parts for this equipment.” had, a total of 166, the mean was 4 and the

adjectival rating was “strongly agree” “Not secured for the natural calamity

all the time and thief.” obtained a total weight frequency of 159. The mean

was 4 and the adjectival rating was “strongly agree”.

Sincerely “Cannot avoid if all the teachers used the computer

laboratory the possible computer virus infection will always be treated.”

got a total of 142 and the mean was 3 while the adjectival rating, was

“agree.” On the other hand, “Undisciplined pupils are accidentally broke or

cannot be reliable all the time for the equipment damage.” received a total

weighted frequency of 100 and the mean was 2. The adjectival rating was

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“disagree.” “There is no enough space of the hard disk to occupy all the

files to be saved by all pupils activities and teachers.” had a total of 122

and the mean was 3 while the adjectival rating was “agree“, “Some parents

are not cooperating for the maintenance of the computer laboratory.’’ was

given a total of 142. The mean was 4 and the adjectival rating was “agree”,

“Files cannot save or transfer to the USB or any removable disk of the

personal user to avoid viruses.” had a total of 122 and the mean was 3.

The adjectival rating was “agree.” Then “There is no CD’s installer for the

recovery of the program provided by the supplier problems met after 2

years of warranty” was given a total of 161 and the mean was 4 while the

adjectival rating was “strongly agree“, Finally, ”Simultaneous using of the

computer causes slowdown processing of the program” had a total of 158

and the mean was 4 while the adjectival rating was “ strongly agree“,

These data research that the most strongly agree attained objective

was “After two years of warranty ICT equipment and peripherals break

down, the school cannot avail of the technical assistance and/or repair

services from DepEd-hired ICT maintenance crew”, “No budget/funds to

support for the replacement of the parts for this equipment”, “Not secured

for the natural calamity all the time and thief”, “There is no CD’s installer

for the recovery of the program provided by the supplier problems met

after 2 years of warranty”, and “Simultaneous using of the computer

causes slowdown processing of the program” the least attained were

“Cannot avoid if all the teachers used the computer laboratory the possible

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computer virus infection will always be treated”, “There is no enough space

of the hard disk to occupy all the files to be saved by all pupils activities

and teachers”, “Some parents are not cooperating for the maintenance of

the computer laboratory”, Files cannot save or transfer to the USB or any

removable disk of the personal user to avoid viruses”, and disagree

attained objective was “Undisciplined pupils are accidentally broke or

cannot be reliable all the time for the equipment damage. ” In general, the

problems met were “strongly agree” attained.

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Table 6

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Problems Met of the School

(N=43)

Problems

Weights and

Frequencies Total


Weighted Rounded

Mean*

Adjectival

Rating Rank**

4 3 2 1 Mean

1. After two years of warranty ICT

equipment and peripherals break down, the school cannot avail of the technical assistance

and/or repair services from DepEd-hired ICT maintenance

crew

39 3 1 0 167 3.88 4 Strongly

Agree 1.5

2. No budget/funds to support for the replacement of the parts for

this equipment.

37 6 0 0 166 3.86 4 Strongly

Agree 1.5

3. Not secured for the natural

calamity all the time and thief. 30 13 0 0 159 3.70 4

Strongly

Agree 1.5

4. Cannot avoid if all the teachers

used the computer laboratory the possible computer virus infection will always be treated.

22 12 9 0 142 3.30 3 Agree 6.5

5. Undisciplined pupils are accidentally broke or cannot be

reliable all the time for the equipment damage.

2 10 31 0 100 2.33 2 Disagree 10

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6. There is no enough space of the

hard disk to occupy all the files to be saved by all pupils activities and teachers.

13 10 20 0 122 2.84 3 Agree 8.5

7. Some parents are not cooperating for the

maintenance of the computer laboratory.

23 10 10 0 142 3.30 3 Agree 6.5

8. Files cannot save or transfer to the USB or any removable disk of the personal user to avoid

viruses.

13 10 20 0 122 2.84 3 Agree 8.5

9. There is no CD’s installer for

the recovery of the program provided by the supplier problems met after 2 years of

warranty.

32 11 0 0 161 3.74 4 Strongly

Agree 1.5

10. Simultaneous using of the

computer causes slowdown processing of the program.

29 14 0 0 158 3.67 4 Strongly

Agree 1.5



Legend 4 – Strongly Agree 3 – Agree 2 – Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree

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Figure 11

Graphical Presentation of the Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Problems Met of the School

Problems

Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree

Agree Disagree Agree Agree Agree Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree

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Relationship Between the Profile and the Views of the Teachers on the attainment of the objectives

of computerizations

Table 7 presents the relationship between the profile and the views

of the teachers about the level of attainment of the objectives of

computerization to find those relationships the data were subjected to

statistical analysis using the chi-square (x2) test at 5 present levels.

Between gender and views about the attainment of the objectives,

the computed value was 6.422 while the tabular value was 7.81. Since the

computed value was lesser than the tabular value the null hypothesis (Ho)

was accepted. The interpretation was that’s gender is not related to the

views of the teachers about the level or attainment of the objectives of the

computerization program.

Regarding age and views of the teachers about the attainment level

of the objectives, the computed value was 14.120 and the tabular value at

d.f. 9 was 16.92 the computed value was lesser than the tabular value,

hence the null hypothesis (Ho) was accepted. It was interpreted what age

is not related to the views of the teachers about the level of attainment of

the objectives of the computerization program.

Regarding level of education and views on the level of attainment of

the objectives of the computerization program, the computed value was

10.086 and the tabular value was 12.59 Since the computed value was

lesser than the tabular value, the hypothesis (HO) was accepted, the

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interpretation was that the level of education is not related to the views of

the teachers about the level of attainment of the objective of the

computerization program. That means the teachers with high level of

education and those teachers with comparatively lower level of education

have the same views about the level of attainment of the computerization

in the Juan M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School.

Between member of training and seminars attended related to

Information Technology and the views about the level of attainment of the

objective of the computerization program, the computed value was 13.285

while the tabular value was 12.59. Since the computed value was greater

than the tabular value, the decision was to reject the well hypothesis (HO).

The alternative hypothesis (Ho) had to be accepted. The interpretation was

that the number trainings and seminars related to IT that were attended

by the teachers is related to their views about the level of attainment of the

objectives of the computerization program, that means, teachers who were

ask to attend trainings and seminars that are related to IT have different

views than those who were unable to attend seminars in service activities.

Between kinds of classes being taught and the views about the level

of attainment of the objectives of the computerization program the

computed value was 24.483 which were greater in comparison with the

tabular value of only 21.03 at d.f. 12.5 present level therefore, the null

hypothesis (HO) was rejected, the alternative hypothesis (Ho) therefore had

to be accepted. It was interpreted that the classes being taught by the

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teachers influence their views about the level of attainment of the

computerization program.

This could be attributed to the fact that teachers who were teaching

SPED classes have better exposure to the result of the computerization

program, hence they are in a position to have better judgment than those

who were teaching regular classes.

These different finding show that only the variables “number of

training, seminars attended” and the kinds of classes assigned to the

teachers to teach are related to the views of the teachers about the level of

attainment of the objectives of the computerization program on the aspects

of services to the pupils, supervisor of the school, and community relation

of the school with the community. Gender, age, and education did not

show significant relationship with the views of the teachers.

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Table 7

Summary of Results of Tests of Relationship Between Profile and Views of Teacher on the Level of Attainment of the Objective

Variable Compared Statistical

Test Used d.f.

Computed

Value

Tabular

Value Decision Interpretation

Gender and Views on the level of

attainment of the objectives computerization

Chi

square Test

3

6.422

7.81

Accept Ho

Gender is not related to the views

on the attainment of the objective of computerization

Age and views on the level of attainment of the objective of computerization

Chi Square

Test

9

14.120

16.92

Accept

Ho

Age is not related to the level of attainment of the objectives of computerization

Educational level and views on the level of attainment of the

objective of computerization

Chi Square

Test

6

10.086

12.59

Accept

Ho

Level of education is not related to the views on the level of

attainment of the objective of computerization

Number of trainings/seminars and views on the attainment of the objectives of computerization

Chi Square

Test

6

13.285

12.59

Reject

Ho

Number of trainings/ seminars is related to the views on the attainment of the objectives of

computerization

Kind of classes being taught and

views on the level of attainment of the objective of computerization

Chi

Square Test

12

24.483

21.03

Reject Ho

Kind of classes being taught is

related to the views on the level of attainment of the objectives of computerization

Level of Significance: 5%

Ho: The profile is not related to the views of the teachers on the attainment objective of computerization

Ha: The profile is related to the views of the teachers on the attainment objective of computerization

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Figure 11

Graphical Presentation of the Summary Result of Test of Relationship between Profile and Views of the Teachers on the Level of Attainment of the Objectives

VARIABLE COMPARED

Accept HO Accept HO Accept HO Reject HO Reject HO

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CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presents summary of the research, the findings, the

conclusion and the recommendation, the conclusion were based on the

findings and the recommendation were derived from the conclusions.

Summary

This research was conducted at the Juan M. Alberto Memorial

Elementary School during the school year 2012 – 2013. The description

method of research was used and the data were supplied by the teachers

by way of answering a validated questionnaire that had been tested for

reliability. The main problem of the study was to determine the level of

attainment of the objective of the computerization program at the Juan

M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School. The specific problems that were

answered by the study were;

1. What is the profile of the teacher – respondents as to gender, age,

level of educations, number of training/seminars attended, related

to information technology (IT), and classes taught?

2. What are the levels of attainment of the objectives of the

computerization program as regard to;

a. Services to the pupils

b. Supervision of the school

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c. Administration of the school

d. Community relations of the school

e. Problems met

3. Is there any significant relationship between the profile and the

observation of the teachers on the level of attainment of the

objectives of computerization program?

of the school the most successfully attained were “Paper work is reduced

to the minimum as all the information is stored in the computer itself”

and “Ability to take quick decision improves considerably as the time for

retrieval of information is very fast,” the least was “The programs written

on the system checks and controls data before and during processing. It

detects invalid data and ensures high degree of accuracy and reliability of

output reports” Relative to the administration of the school the most

successfully attained adjective were “Chance of leakage of classified

information are reduced” and “The number of persons required for

performing various organizational activities will be reduced by using a

computer system,” the least were “The programs written on the system

checks and controls data before and during processing. It detects invalid

data and ensures high degree of accuracy and reliability of output

reports” and “Accuracy of information is considerably improved, thereby

improving the quality of the decision” finally on the relations with the

community, the highest aliened was “Paper work is reduced to the

minimum as all the information is stored in the computer itself” and

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“Chance of leakage of classified information are reduced” while “Ability to

take quick decision improves considerably as the time for retrieval of

information is very fast” was the lowest.

3. Gender, age and level of education were not related to the views

of the teachers about the level of attainment of the objectives of the

computerization program. Only the number of attendance to trainings

and seminars and the kinds of classes assigned to teach revealed

relationships with the views of the teachers.

Conclusions

The following conclusions were made:

1. The typical teacher in a female, 40-49 years old, holds a Bachelor

degree, had attended 2 trainings related to IT, and teachers in regular

classes,

2. The most successfully attained objectives relative to the service to

the pupils were “Computers benefit the development of fundamental skills

enables children to develop and practice a broad range skills to develop

their understanding of cause and effect, higher order problem solving,

procedural thinking, and creative expression” and “Paper work is reduced

to the minimum as all the information is stored in the computer itself” on

the supervision of the school, they were “Computers benefit the


practice a broad range skills to develop their understanding of cause and

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expression” and “Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the

information is stored in the computer itself” on the supervision of the

school, they were.”

The data were tabulated, analyzed and were interpreted, conclusion

and recommendations were made.

Findings

The findings were:

1. There were 38 male and 5 female teachers that were included in

the study. Majority were females, the ages were concentrated in the age

bracket of 30-39 and 40-49. There were more in the 40-49 than in the 30-

39 group, majority of the teachers were bachelors degree holders which

was having a frequency of 23. Only 1 were master’s degree holder. Only

attended seminars and trainings on Information Technology, the highest

frequency was in the 2 attendance. Two teachers have no attendance at

all Twenty – three were teaching regular classes; 7 were subject teachers

in SPED; and 4 teach in CWE class.

2. On the objective for the services to the pupils the most

successfully attained objectives were “Computers benefit the development

of fundamental skills enables children to develop and practice a broad


order problem solving, procedural thinking, and creative expression” and

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“Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information is stored in

the computer itself” the least attained were “Ability to take quick decision

improves considerably as the time for retrieval of information is very fast”

and “Computers have become a vastly popular household item, the

luxury of emailing messages as opposed to charging up the phone bill is

more appealing and checking news, weather, and sports via Internet” on

the part of supervision while in the administration of the school, the

highest were “Computers enable children to learn through creating, just

as they gain hands-on knowledge and understanding when they build

forts, make up stories, and paint, increase their skills” and “Paper work is

reduced to the minimum as all the information is stored in the computer

itself” On the relationship with the community the highest were




procedural thinking, and creative expression” and “Computers enable



increase their skills”.

3. Only the number of attendance to seminars trainings and

workshop about IT and the kind of classes the teachers were assigned to

teach were related to the views of the teachers about the level of success

in trainings the objective of the computerization program.

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Recommendations

The following recommendations were given:

1. More efforts must be exerted in the implementation of the program

particularly in the area of relation with the community. Data shows

that the objectives in this area were the least successfully attained.

2. Need additional computer units to realize the implementation and

integration of the computerization program in any subject.

3. Additional one month training for the ICT School Coordinator for

the maintenance/repair of the DCP program equipment.

4. Need and additional budget from the government for these DCP

project not only for two years warranty.

5. To adhere to the policies of intellectual property rights, only

licensed and/or authorized open-source software shell be installed

in DepEd-owned computers. It was further suggested, the directed

communication to the head office which has application software

requirements shall coordinate continuously with its respective ICT

unit/ICT coordinators to make the necessary arrangements in

procuring the license/s of the required software with not only the

period time.

6. The order also pointed out that watching, playing of games, which

are not for official use, shall be strictly prohibited.

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7. Offices with limited ICT resources shall be required to establish

Local Area Network (LAN) so that ICT resources (file, print and

internet) can be shared.

8. To ensure that the guidelines will be followed strictly, the

Computer Usage Code-of-Conduct Contract must be filled-up

and signed by all concerned personnel before using said

facilities.

9. ICT coordinator has one or two days to diagnose, repair the

computer units aside from the teaching load.

10. Additional laboratory fee for the pupils for the maintenance of

the computer laboratory.

11. DepEd must provide/funded one secured computer room for

this DCP projects for the realization and quality innovation for

the 21st Century Technological Learning Skills.

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APPENDICES

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Appendix A

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Appendix B



December 20, 2012 CYNTHIA T. SONEJA

Principal II Juan M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School

Lanao, Virac, Catanduanes Madam:

May I request permission from your good office to conduct research

study entitled “LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE

COMPUTERIZATION PROGRAM IN JUAN M. ALBERTO MEMORIAL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JMAMES) AS VIEWED BY TEACHERS ”. This

research is in connection with the requirement for completion for the

Master of Arts in Education.

Please rest assured that the information will be kept strictly

confidential in accordance with the ethics of research.

Your favorable consideration on this regard shall be highly

appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Very truly yours,

(SGD) MARIVIC S. MANLAGÑIT Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) JOSE S. FERNANDEZ, MSAE

Adviser

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Appendix C



December 20, 2012

Dear respondent:

The undersigned is presently conducting a study entitled

“COMPUTERIZATION PROGRAM IN JUAN M. ALBERTO MEMORIAL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JMAMES) SCHOOL YEAR 2012-2013”,

intended to gather data and information relevant to this research.

In this connection, may I ask your full support and consideration

for this study by answering honestly and carefully the questions

presented in the attached questionnaire. Please feel assured that the

information you give would be treated with strict confidentiality.

Thank you very much and may God reward you for your kind

response.

Very truly yours,

(SGD) MARIVIC S. MANLAGÑIT

Researcher

Noted:

(SGD) JOSE S. FERNANDEZ, MSAE Adviser

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Appendix D

Catanduanes Colleges GRADUATE SCHOOL

Virac, Catanduanes

Questionnaire

Part – I Profile of the JMAMES Teacher

Instruction: Please supply the information about yourself by checking/filling up the blanks provided in each item.

1. Name : _________________________________________________

2. Gender : ______________

3. Age : ______________

4. Educational Level: ___________________________________

5. No. of Training/Seminar attend related to IT : ______________

6. Classes taught (please check)

SPED Classes Regular Class Non-Teaching Staff

Part – II Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization

Program Regarding the Services to the Pupils

Aspects of Implementation Level of Implementation

4 Very

Successful

3

Successful

2 Less

Successful

1 Not

Successful

1. Very large data are stored for information and decision-making and lots of information are stored for future reference.

2. Ability to take quick decision improves considerably as the time for retrieval of

information is very fast.

3. Computers have proven extremely

beneficial to kids with certain speech, audio, and motor limitations especially

kids with special needs to interact with computers and do things that they normally could not accomplish

independently.

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4. Good educational software enables

children to develop and practice a broad range skills like letters, numbers, shapes, colors and rhythm

5. Computers benefit the development of fundamental skills enables children to

develop and practice a broad range skills to develop their understanding of cause and effect, higher order problem solving,

procedural thinking, and creative expression.

6. Computers enable children to learn through creating, just as they gain hands-on knowledge and understanding when

they build forts, make up stories, and paint, increase their skills.

7. Paper work is reduced to the minimum as all the information is stored in the

computer itself.

8. Computers have become a vastly popular household item, the luxury of emailing

messages as opposed to charging up the phone bill is more appealing and checking

news, weather, and sports via Internet.

Part – III Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program Regarding the Supervision of the School


4 Very

Successful

3

Successful

2 Less

Successful

1 Not

Successful

1. Computerization helps in processing the data placed in several data files in no time. This is possible due to the high speed of

computers for processing data and CPU of the computer works at the speed of electricity which is the highest ever

attainable speed.

2. The programs written on the system

checks and controls data before and during processing. It detects invalid data

and ensures high degree of accuracy and reliability of output reports.

3. Accuracy of information is considerably

improved, thereby improving the quality of the decision.




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4. Ability to take quick decision improves

considerably as the time for retrieval of information is very fast.

5. Paper work is reduced to the minimum as

all the information is stored in the computer itself.

6. Chance of leakage of classified information are reduced.

7. The number of persons required for performing various organizational activities will be reduced by using a computer

system.

Part – IV Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization

Program Regarding the Administration of the School


4 Very

Successful

3

Successful

2 Less

Successful

1 Not

Successful

1. Improvement in the quality of services by

re-engineering the administrative processes in order to extend convenience to users, minimization of expenditure/ manual work

and sharing of information.

2. To ensure greater transparency, efficiency,

objectivity, accountability and speed that can help overcome unbridled discretion and corruption by providing improved services

in a time bound manner.

3. To bring Government departments closer to

the masses by offering efficacious and speedy services under a single window.

4. Greater control over the processes & quick implementation of government policies from time to time.

5. Computer facilities the establishment of database. Such a database integrates data

records and reduces data redundancy.

6. Computer facilitates the preparation of

various types of reports required by organizational executives for the purpose of decision making and control.

7. Up keep and maintenance of voluminous record is not a problem.

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Part – V Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization

Program Regarding the Community Relations of the School


4 Very

Successful

3

Successful

2 Less

Successful

1 Not

Successful

1. Instant access to information if needed by any other government department.

2. The Post-computerization process has removed several hurdles for the citizens

and problems are handled more easily by using various operation research models.

3. The public is getting the desired document same day in the evening or latest by the next day.

4. The passing/inspection fee, registration fee, token tax, HPA entry/cancellation fee

etc. is being calculated by the system itself and there will be no scope for any error or

discretion.

5. The MIS reports required from time to time by the Govt. for monitoring and policy

making purposes can be had without much efforts and loss of time.

6. The license is generated in Form-7 in the form of a laminated card which has a good

get up and is easy to carry and contains more information.

7. There is an overwhelming response from the common people who were extremely willing to pay the service charges in lieu of

quick and high quality delivery of services.

Part – VI Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization

Program Regarding the Problems Met of the School

Problems Met Level of Implementation

4 Strongly

Agree

3

Agree

2

Disagree

1 Strongly Disagree

1. After two years of warranty ICT equipment and peripherals break down, the school cannot avail of the technical assistance

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and/or repair services from DepEd-hired

ICT maintenance crew

2. No budget/funds to support for the replacement of the parts for this

equipment.

3. Not secured for the natural calamity all the

time and thief.

4. Cannot avoid if all the teachers used the

computer laboratory the possible computer virus infection will always be treated.

5. Undisciplined pupils are accidentally broke or cannot be reliable all the time for the equipment damage.

6. There is no enough space of the hard disk to occupy all the files to be saved by all

pupils activities and teachers.

7. Some parents are not cooperating for the

maintenance of the computer laboratory.

8. Files cannot save or transfer to the USB or

any removable disk of the personal user to avoid viruses.

9. There is no CD’s installer for the recovery of the program provided by the supplier problems met after 2 years of warranty.

10. Simultaneous using of the computer causes slowdown processing of the

program.

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ATTRIBUTION TABLE

IDEAS/CONCEPTS

REFERENCE/SOURCES

1. Objectives of the

Computerization Program

1. Department Order No. 78, s.

2010

2. Implementation of the DepEd Computerization Program

2. DepEd Memorandum No. 13, s. 2011

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : MARIVIC SAPANTA MANLAGÑIT

Address : Agojo, San Andres, Catanduanes

Sta. Elena, Virac, Catanduanes

Date of Birth : October 29, 1972

Place of Birth : Malhacan, Meycauayan, Bulacan

Nationality : Filipino

Civil Status : Married

Father : Jose Zeta-Zate Sapanta (Deceased)

Mother : Flordelita Martinez Zape

Educational Background:

Elementary : Calvario Elementary School

Maycauayan, Bulacan March 1984

Secondary : Caramoran Rural Development High School Caramoran, Catanduanes

March 1992 Tertiary : Catanduanes State Colleges

Virac, Catanduanes

Course : Bachelor of Science in Secretarial Administration Major in Computer Secretarial Education March 1998

: Catanduanes Colleges

Virac, Catanduanes Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) Earned 18 Units

2005

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Graduate School : Catanduanes State Colleges Virac, Catanduanes

Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration (GCEA) March 2000

Catanduanes Colleges Virac, Catanduanes

Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Major in Administration and Supervision March 2013

Eligibility : Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

National Certificate NC II – TESDA

- Computer Hardware Servicing National Certificate NC II – TESDA - PC Operations

Work Experience:

CATANDUANES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (CIT)

June 13, 1998 – October 23 1999 - Part-time Instructor

CATANDUANES COLLEGE (CC)

February 01, 2000 – March 31, 2000 - Part-time Instructor

CATANDUANES STATE COLLEGES (CSC)

August 1-31, 2000 - Computer Data Encoder

CATANDUANES SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (CSAT)

November, 2000 – January, 2005 - Registrar/Instructor

MANAMBRAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (MES) February 6, 2006 - October, 2007 - Permanent - Teacher I

CABCAB CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CCES) November, 2007 – December 20, 2009 - Permanent - Teacher III

JUAN M. ALBERTO MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JMAMES) December 21, 2009 – Present - Permanent - Teacher III - ICT Coordinator

Level of Attainment of the Objectives of the Computerization Program in JMAMES - A Thesis Presented by Marivic S. Manlagnit, MAED

Education

school head

teachers jmames school

jmames teachers

catanduanes recommendation

degree of master

master thesis

catanduanes approval

degree master of arts