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Profile of School Heads and their Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

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Jophel E. Dometita and Noel G. Benavides, 2023. Profile of School Heads and their Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). United International Journal for Research & Technology (UIJRT), 4(5), pp70-86.

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the profile and proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)of the school heads in Irosin District of the Division of Sorsogon Province for school year 2021-2022. It used the descriptive-survey method since questionnaire was devised for the gathering of the primary data as reflected in the problem. The respondents were the 31 school heads in Irosin District which were purposively chosen. The statistical tools utilized were the frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Chi-square test for independence. The data revealed that majority of the school heads are 41 years old and above, female, married, and have 16 years and above teaching experience. Also, most of them are principal who acquired master’s units and have attended the division level ICT-related training. The school heads have advanced proficiency level in basic computer operations while proficient in productivity tools, internet browsing, email management, online learning platforms, and online transaction. The profile of the school heads is not significantly related to their proficiency level along basic computer operations, productivity tools, internet browsing, email management, online learning platforms, and online transaction. An action plan was proposed in order to enhance the proficiency level in ICT of the school heads.

Keywords: school heads, proficiency, internet browsing, email management, online transaction.

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