LEVEL OF COMPETENCY OF BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (BPAD) STUDENTS OF

MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE (MSC) ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

BASE ON THE NATIONAL ICT COMPETENCY STANDARD (NICS) - BASIC: AS FUTURE PUBLIC SERVANT

SOP
ICT BASICS
 Explain the terms Information Technology & Communications Technology
 Identify the different hardware and software components of a computer and how they work
together.
 Differentiate the different types of software.
 Operate a computer
PRESENTING INFORMATION
CREATE WORD DOCUMENT USING WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
 Proficiency on the basics of word-processing: workspace, options and menus.
 Format a document
 Design the page layout of a document
 Incorporate objects into a document
PRESENTING DATA USING SPREADSHEET
 Proficiency on the spreadsheet interface: workspace, options and menus.
 Manipulate the data to organize information
 Format cells in a way that highlights the information they contain.
 Create a chart to present data.
MAKE PRESENTATION USING PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
 Proficiency on the principal elements of presentation software: workspace, option and menus.
 Plan a presentation to make it relevant, structured and engaging.
 Incorporate objects into presentation.
 Make presentation dynamic.
 View and show a presentation.
MAKE AUDIO AND VISUAL MATERIAL
 Produce audio and video material of good technical quality.
 Use image processing software to modify images.
 Make a video.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
 Analyze the subject before launching query on computer.
 Identify the resources and tools needed to find what is required.
 Develop and carry out effective search strategies
 Evaluate the search results as the responses to the research question.
 Evaluate the quality of the information found.
 Use the educational institution’s portal.
 Communicate with colleagues and teachers via mail.
COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
 Understand the copyright law as it applies to users and the sources being used.
 Cite sources correctly
 Make sure electronic information, resources and transactions are secure and confidential.
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ICT Basics
I am able to use different types of operating systems installed on a computer
(Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac,..) and mobile devices (iOS, Android,…).
I research and solve problems in the systems and applications (configure email,
configure antivirus, defragment the hard drive,…).
I configure and solve problems that arise related to hardware, software and
network systems to optimize their use for learning and productivity.
Information and Communication
I browse the Internet with different browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
Microsoft Edge,…)
I can communicate with other people using synchronous communication tools
via Web (messenger, instant messaging services, Skype).
I know how to use collaborative work software using online Groupware tools
(Google Apps, Open Group-Ware,…).
I use the virtual campus used in my Institution (Google Classroom) as an effective
support for face-to-face teaching.
I am able to locate information through different sources and databases available
on the Internet
I can identify the relevant information by evaluating different sources and its
origin.
I effectively communicate information and ideas to multiple audiences, using a
variety of media and formats.
I interact with other colleagues and users using social networks (Facebook, Twit
ter,…) and communication channels (Blog, YouTube,…) based on ICT.
Computer Ethics and Security
I am able to organize, analyze and ethically use information from a variety of
sources and media.
I assume an ethical commitment in the use of digital information and ICT,
including respect for copyright, intellectual property and proper reference of
sources.
I promote and practice the safe, legal and responsible use of information and ICT.
Presenting Information
I have mastered different office tools for the treatment of information, such as
word processors, spreadsheets, presentation.
I am able to use different digital image, audio or video processing tools.
I synthesize the information selected for the construction and assimilation of the
new content, by means of tables, graphs or diagrams.
I know how to use computer programs (SlideShare, Google Docs,…) and
technological tools to manage information.

Number of Respondents
 Year level Total population
First Year 70
Second Year 54
Third Year 53
Total 177
As shown in the table below, there are seventy (70) first year, fifty-four (54) second year and fifty-three
(53) third year with a total of one hundred seventy-seven (177) Bachelor of Public Administration
students enrolled during the first and second semesters of the Academic Year 2022-2023 in Marinduque
State College.