Theme one

The Empowerment Technology is Beneficial to STEM strand. The research

indicates that the Empowerment Technology subjects gives a lot of information and

knowledge for STEM students. It enhances their use of technology and it also maximizes

the benefits and possible outcomes not just for computers but for using it in other applied

subjects and work in support of its benefits.

"Para sakin ang empowerment technology subject ay, syempre involve dun yung

computer, so parang may nag, kailangan ma, ah dahil diba ay developing country naman

ngayon, normal na sa atin yung mga computer and dapat sa isang student, parang required

yon para maging mas advance din tayo sa technology. So diba ang empowerment

technology is yun nga is all about uhm computer about parang nagkakaroon din ng

communication yon."

The said subject’s plays a high role on the STEM student’s exploration within their

fields. It gives the students to show their skills and talents and lets them be more creative.

Since now, the 21st century relies mostly on the power of technology this also applies and

help them to handle technology with their very own knowledge. But the Empowerment

Technology and its purpose benefits not only the student skills and talent to nurture them

in their lives. This also benefits the critical thinking of the STEM students and it won’t let

their talents be in vain. {Insert reference} Aside from the skills of STEM students in their

chosen fields, they also learned how to manage and handle the technology and also how

they can improve their future with the support of technology. In like with this. The

testimony of STEM G student said that,

 “so yun nga lalo sa excell is maraming ngayon sa nahihirapan na estudyante lalo

na sa excell uhm mag siguro mag reresearch pako for more formulas and iintindihin ko

iaapply ko lagi yung mga formulas na tinuturo samin e mas maganda kung yung mga

handson and practice naming na papasa yon samin para maalala and ma practice naming

kung pano ginagawa yon”

By the use of different techniques in technology, a student can make a good work

on his/her project. They are able to perform better through the use of techniques.

Learning the techniques and the step-by-step instructions and showing a good work

through the use of technology this allows a student to become flexible and able to master

the right use of methods of handling a technology. Students understand how to use them

and maximize its benefit in a good way. And understand how this subject can help them

in the new future. Students learns a lot of things such as web designing and the use of

excel and photoshop. STEM student said,

"ah empowerment technology na subject o etech nga ay syang subject sa stem

strand na tumutulong sa pag sa pag ano yon? Sa pagaaral nung mga kunwari nung mga

computer ah iba pang application sa mga computer"

Theme two

Hindrances that STEM students encountered while studying the said subject

Using the technology and its application is difficult to use, especially when a student

doesn’t have a background nor experience on using computer. Worst case scenario is that

the students doesn’t have an access or he/she doesn’t have or owns a computer. This is a

major problem that the most students encounters. If they own a laptop or computers. having
an unstable internet connection is a problem as well. Not all students are blessed to have

such things. STEM student stated,

"Yung sa struggles muna wala kasi akong laptop so nahihirapan talaga ako na

makisabay dito, dito madaming may laptop. ah yung ano na lang siguro is yung tiyaga na

lang kasi yung manghiram ng laptop sa iba tas yon."

Another problem that the students encounters while studying the said subject is that

they have an academic problem on E-tech. Some students had some problem coping up

their current situation. They have no choice but to study hard and understand the meaning

of its lessons. {Insert reference about the problem of technology to students}. Stem student

D said that

"Ah yon dahil nga dati bumagsak ako kaya ang iniisip ko ang ginawa kong paraan

para maka cope up ako o kaya makasabay makahabol nagaral ako sa bahay ginamit ko

yung laptop namin nag aral ako ng mga application na tinuro sakin nung teacher namin”

The technology itself is complicated when it comes to its function. When a student

encounters a new term or function. Its either the students know the new term or they don’t

know the new term. This makes them face a problem especially when it comes to its hands-

on activities. Some are getting left behind because of this reason. This makes the student

feel left alone on the topic, this generates stress for the students and also makes them feel

on easy. STEM student D2 said that,

“Yon, yung struggles naman yung parang halimbawa, mayroong isang term na

ngayon ko lang na encounter, yun yung parang naging struggles ko na, "ala ano nga to?"
ganon, yung parang nag cocope up na lang ako sa pamamagitan nung magtanong ano ng

ba to or mag research kung para san bato, yung function.”

Empowerment Technology is not an easy subject it takes time for someone to

appreciate it teachings and lessons. One should take this subject seriously as we now live

in a world of modern era filled with technology. {Insert reference about sa problem ng

technology}.It takes time for this subject to bear fruits for the student but in the near future.

They can use and maximize the power of technology

Theme three

This theme is focused on the Perception of the Grade 11 Fidelis Senior Highschool

STEM students on the E-Tech and the use of computers.

Computers are known for its capability to do things beyond its unimaginable results. If the

technology is used in a right way this can benefit the student to make things better not just

for studies but for their daily lives as well. The 21st Century has been blessed with power

to create things with technology. Students view about this subject is mainly about

computers. {Insert reference about the perception of people on computers positive dapat}

STEM student I said that,

"So dahil syempre, empowerment technology and since our lives now depends

somehow on technology. magagamit natin siya sa ating mga trabaho dahil as time goes by

mas nagiging involved yung technolgy sa mga, sa mga trabaho every individual"

The most common mistake about the perception of E-Tech is about computers. But

no, Ethics are also applied for the general idea of computers. The mishandling use of
computers is deadly as it in. People are always on the internet. That’s why this ethics apply.

Technology is not only about computers but for communication and ethics as well.

{reference about ethics of PC}. To support the idea that the students study not only

computers but also its ethics. STEM student C said,

"Ah it is ah subject in the stem strand that is all about technology and ah and ethics

of being ah worker in the field"

Another reason why the E-Tech subject is very useful on every field is that it is

very flexible. Not only for people or students who aspire to be an I.T major but for things

such as architect and engineering as well. [Reference for E-Tech why it is important}.

Students refers to it as that the subject is important and can be applied to every field. STEM

student G stated that,

“Uhm empowerment technology para sakin uhm maganda siyang subject lalo na

sa ating stem students because hindi lang naman tayo yung basta about engineering or

technology so kailangan din natoing matuto sa mga website or uhm other online and even

design para sa magagamit natin sa trabaho natin”

The general idea for this theme is that the lessons that can be learned from this

subject is important. We live in a modern Era filled with technology. It is common for us

to rely on its capabilities and power. This augments to us in every single way to be

successful. Not just in studies and work but for entertainment as well. This subject t can

help us to be more knowledgeable when it comes to computers {insert reference about the

general things on how technology help us}