Exploring the Teacher’s Utilization of ICT Resources in Schools and their Student’s Competence in Basic Computer Applications

Abstract

Abstract This descriptive study explored the Teacher’s Utilization of ICT Resources in Schools and their Student’s Competence in Basic Computer Applications. This involved the fourteen Science teachers and the 245 Grade 10 students in the three selected public secondary schools in Ragay, Camarines Sur, Philippines, for the School Year 2019-2020. It revealed that selected public secondary schools in Ragay Sometimes Utilized various ICT Resources in teaching Science, and the Science teachers of those schools are Skillful in Information and Communications Technology and are Much Ready in Equipment Readiness in integrating ICT in school and at home; their Grade 10 students are Competent in the Basic Computer Applications particularly in the Word Processing, Spreadsheet application, PowerPoint Presentation and the Use of Internet. Thus, it is recommended that computers and the internet be made available for students and teachers and regular training of teachers to utilize various resources in teaching Science to improve the students’ critical thinking, motivation, and higher-order thinking skills.