ICT UTILIZATION AND

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
OF SHS ICT STRAND OF
PONTEVEDRA NATIONAL
HIGHSCHOOL
 
 RATIONALE
 Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) has become,
within a few years, one of the basic foundations of modern society.
The majority of the world's population now has access to ICT, and
its use has become ubiquitous in developed countries. In particular,
computer skills and the ability to use ICT have become essential
requirements for most jobs. However, there is a significant digital
divide between developed and developing countries, and between
different social groups within countries. This divide is not only
economic, but also social and cultural. The use of ICT can help to
close the digital divide and promote social inclusion. It can also help
to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.
The ICT Strand of the Pontevedra Senior High School (PSHS)
curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and
knowledge necessary to use ICT effectively and responsibly.
 The students of Pontevedra National High School have shown to be proficient
in computer skills. They are able to Assemble and Disassemble hardware and
able to troubleshoot some software programs and have a good understanding of
how computers work.
 The ICT SHS students of Pontevedra National High School
have average computer use and mastery, They are able to
use a variety of software applications and are skilled in
using computers for tasks such as research, word
processing, and presentation creation.
 STATEMENT OF
THE PROBLEM
 This study aims to determine the use and proficiency of SHS of Pontevedra National High School.
Exactly, this will find answer to the following questions:

 1.What is the demographic profile of SHS Student of Pontevedra National High School in terms of:
A.) strand
C.)Age
B.) Gender
D.)No. of hours in Handling computer

 2.What is the level of Computer use and proficiency of ICT SHS of PNHS?
A.)Proficient
B.)Advance
C.)Developing
 CONCEPTUAL
FRAMEWORK
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE DEPENDENT
VARIABLE
COMPUTER
iICT UTILIZATION PROFICIENCY OF SHS
ICT STRAND OF PNHS
 Introduction
METHODOLOGY
In this chapter the researchers are going to explain the methodologies that
will be used in this research study, the method of information gathering and analysis, this
will include location, research design, data collection method, research instrument and
sample size.
 
Research Design
This study is a descriptive research design a research method that describes the
proficiency and utilization of ICT strand SHS student.
 
Location of the Research Study
This research study will be conducted on Pontevedra National High School
in the Municipality of Pontevedra in the Province of Capiz.
 
Participants of the Study
The Participants of this research study are Senior High School ICT
strand Students of Pontevedra National High School.

Research Instrument
In this research study we will be using questionaire and it’s divided into
two parts, the students profile i.e. age/gender/economic status and the second part
which is the survey question for the research study.
 
Validity and Reliability of the Research Instrument
The suggestion and correction of the validators will be considered and applied to
the research instrument.
 
Data Gathering Procedure
A permission will be requested to the advisor of the ICT
strand students. Then the questionnaire will be validated by advisor
of the participants which will then be distributed and the
participants will be requested to answer with honesty. This will
done by the researchers to validate the completeness of the data.
After the questionnaires are collected it will be categorized and
analyzed.
 
Data Analysis Procedure
The participants response will be evaluated then the data
that were collected will be analyzed, categorized and summarized.
 REFERENCE
Ayuson, R. C.(2022), “Elementary School Teachers in Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan“ Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Proficiency and Competencies”, 107 (1), 27-27.
Olatoye, O. I., Nekhwevha, F., & Muchaonyerwa, N. (2021), “ICT literacy skills proficiency and experience on the use of electronic resources
amongst undergraduate students in selected eastern cape universities, South Africa”, Library Management 42 (6/7), 471-479
Olatoye, O.I. (2019), “ICT literacy skills and demographic factors as determinants of electronic resources use among undergraduate students in
the University of Fort Hare and Rhodes University, Eastern Cape, South Africa”, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Research theses, Department of
Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of Fort Hare, Eastern Cape.
Ratheeswari, (2018), “Information communication technology in education”, Journal of Applied and Advanced research 3 (1), 45-47
Adeleke, D.S. and Emeahara, E.N. (2016), “Relationship between information literacy and use of electronic information resources by
postgraduate students of the University of Ibadan”, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 17 p. 1381, ISSN: 1522-0222.9
Makori, E.O. and Mauti, N.O. (2016), “Digital technology acceptance in transformation of university libraries and higher education institutions in
Kenya”, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 20 p. 1379, ISSN: 1522- 0222.
Ukachi, N.B. (2015), “Information literacy of students as a correlate of their use of electronic resources in university libraries in Nigeria”, The
Electronic Library, Vol. 33 No. 3, pp. 486-501, doi: 10.1108/EL-05-2013-0085.
Ogwu, E.N. and Ogwu, F.C. (2015), “Comparative analysis of microsoft package (MSP) competence among teacher trainee students
in Botswana and Nigeria: implications for curriculum practices”, Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 7 No. 27, pp. 157-164.
Alemu, B.M. (2015), “Integrating ICT into teaching-learning practices: promise, challenges and future directions of higher
educational institutes”, Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 3 No. 3, pp. 170-189.
Emwanta, M.G. and Nwalo, K.I.N. (2013), “Influence of computer literacy and subject background on use of electronic resources by
undergraduate stuents in universities in South-western Nigeria”, International Journal of Library and Information Science,
Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 29-42.
Yusuf, H.O., Maina, B., Dare, M.O., (2013), “Assessment of the availability, utilization and management of ICT facilities in
teaching English Language in secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria”, Advances in Language and Literary Studies 4 (1),
20-26.
Davies, R.S. (2011), “Understanding technology literacy: a framework for evaluating educational technology
integration”, TechTrends, Vol. 55 No. 5, p. 45.
Emmanuel-Baro, E. and Fyneman, B. (2009), “Information literacy among undergraduate students in Niger Delta University”, The
Electronic Library, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 659-675.