Teacher’s Learning Tools and Level of Competencies in ICT Instruction

The rapid advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has transformed the teaching and learning process in the 21st century. Teachers are challenged to cope with innovative practices to maximize the use of digital tools to support and enhance students’ digital competencies and engagement. This study aims to determine the ICT learning tools utilized in ICT instruction, determine the level of competencies of teachers handling ICT, identify teachers’ innovations in ICT instruction, and design lesson exemplars in ICT instruction. The results reveal that teachers use various hardware and software learning tools in ICT instruction. Overall, teachers are competent in handling ICT instruction. Teachers applied contextualization, gamification, computer-aided instruction, and the recognition of emerging digital technologies in ICT instruction. These are seen through their use of Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM), modules, and Learning Activity Sheets (LAS). An output, “Lesson Exemplars: Innovations of Teachers in Teaching ICT,” was developed to help teachers reimagine classroom teaching through effective integration of technology. Therefore, schools should be provided with adequate ICT resources for learning. Also, policymakers should establish a methodical Innovation Enhancement and Resource Development Program to continuously enhance teachers' competence in ICT-related teaching-learning tools. The Department of Education may use the developed lesson exemplars to promote ICT instruction and support innovative teaching practices. Further research may be conducted to continuously explore advancements in emerging technologies that may enhance ICT teaching and learning.