Effectiveness of Empowerment Technology Subject on Information

Communication Technology Students in AMA Basic Education

Justine Tabat

12 – Dorsey

Mr. Leo Guarin

Early Relationship Engagement’s Effect on the Scholastic Performance of the

Students

Johaira Fernando

12 – Zuckerberg

Mr. Leo Guarin

 Table of Contents

Abstract ii
Acknowledgement iii

CHAPTER I: PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction 1
Background of the study, Statement of the problem 2
Objectives and Conceptual Framework 3
Significance of the Study, Scope and Delimitations 4
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
A. Review of Related Literature
Foreign Literature 5
Local Literature 6
B. Review of the Related Studies
Foreign Studies 7
Local Studies 8
Synthesis 9
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design, Locale, Participants, Instrument 10
Data Gathering, Statistical Treatment 10
CHAPTER IV: PRESENATION, INTERPRETATION, DATA ANALYSIS
A. Demographic Profile of the Respondents
Table 1 12
Table 2 13
Table 3 14
Document Review, Data Analysis 15
CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION
Summary and Interpretation of Findings 16
Conclusion 18
Recommendation 18

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 Abstract
The study investigated effectiveness of Empowerment Technology Subject on

Information Communication Technology Students in AMA Basic Education of Las Piñas

City. The research instruments were questionnaire which was statically analyzed with

contingency tables while simple random sampling technique was adopted to compose

the sample. Three research questions were answered. Mean with standard deviation

was used to analyze the data obtained from the respondents.

The students gain a lot by learning through empowerment technology and they

learn to seek knowledge on their own by using network. They also get an opportunity to

share their knowledge with others through internet. But there are certain factors which

effect the successful ICT integration in teaching learning. This paper throws light on the

benefits of networking usage in learning.

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 Acknowledgement

Foremost, I would like to express my sincere to Mr. Leo Guarin for his patience,

motivation, enthusiasm, and immense knowledge, for his valuable constructive

suggestions, critiques, enthusiasm, and patience during the development of this

research. I would also like to thank Mr. Jan Pious Grubat for his reminders and

guidance and for keeping us updated throughout the progress of our research.

Special thanks should be given to the faculty members of AMA Basic Education

of Las Piñas city for their valuable suggestions, reminders and critiques to keep this

research in its scope and progress.

Finally, I sincerely thank to my parents, family, and express my great

appreciation to my friends; Rolan Valdez, Almario G. Dimaapi Jr., Julian Louis

Malabanan, Cyra Fermiondoza, and Gilbert Baynado and to my other classmates. They

gave valuable suggestions and showed enthusiasm on the progress of my research

which shaped the contents of this study who provided the advice and final support. The

product of this research paper would not be possible without all of them.

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 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

I. Introduction

The study was on the Effectiveness of Empowerment Technology on the

students. Now, when we say technology, the thing that comes in our mind are

computers and high-tech gadgets, but almost anything that people make are

technology. Empowerment, it is to give power to something or someone, to promote the

self-actualization or in this case is to enhance your knowledge about a certain topic or

activity. In this case, the technology we’re talking about is something related in using the

internet. The one that we called “information Highway” because it became the major

source of information, from small to big issues. And by major, it means communication

and platforms for information-based services.These could be possibly realized if the

learner can effectively integrate ICT into the classroom.

Empowerment technology create foundation of understanding of the world of

ICT, understand and demonstrate the proper etiquette in using ICT. Improves their

knowledge on how ICT affects their everyday lives and state of our nation. ICT deals

with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephone,

Internet, etc. to locate save, send and edit information. Empowerment technology is a

learning material that covers topics on Information and communications technology,

applied productivity tools with advanced application techniques, Imaging and design for

the online environment, online platforms as tools for ICT content development,
Collaborative development of ICT content, Multimedia and ICTs, ICTs as platform for

change, Developing an ICT Project for Social Change, Publishing an ICT Project,

Sustaining an ICT Project for Social Change, and Reflecting on the ICT learning

process.

The study of effectiveness of communication technology can help us to figure out

that the student can effectively learning into the classroom.

II. Background of the Study

This study is located in AMA Basic Education of Las Pinas, AMA Basic Education

is located in Lot 5 DBP ext., Naga Road, Las Piñas, 1740 kalakhang Maynila, the owner

of AMABE is Mr. Rommel Someros he is the Director of AMA Basic Education. This

research is focus in the effectiveness of empowerment technology in ICT students.

AMA Basic Education maintains the advantage of an IT based instructional

program balanced by competent and caring teachers. It is a Technical Vocational

Institution which undertake specialized training activities for TESDA accredited

programs.
III. Conceptual Framework

Idea Generation

Empowerment Technology Increased Motivation and Self

Subject Esteem.

Innovative Uses

Figure 1.1

This figure shows how the general objective of the effectiveness of

empowerment technology is to develop a learner of process in communication.

IV. Statement of the Problem

This research is created to find out that the effectiveness of information

communication technology to students. More specifically it seeks to find answers to the

following questions:

Problem Statement:

1.What is the level of empowerment technology of grade 11 ICT students?

2. What are the factors affecting the effectiveness of empowerment technology?

3. How to address the identified factors?

Objectives:

1. The level of empowerment technology of grade 11 ICT students.

2. Factors affecting the effectiveness of empowerment technology.

3. Way needed to addresses the identified factors.

V. Significance of the Study

The significance of the study is centered on the students. There are a lot of

benefits to derive on the effectiveness use of empowerment technology learning of

basic technology. The findings of study will encourage students to develop skills and

competencies in ICT for learning in schools.

VI. Scope and Delimitation

The study would mainly focus on the students of AMA Basic Education of Las

Piñas. The researcher conducted survey and the respondent will be the grade 11

students. The limitations were composed of the time restriction to spread the survey

questionnaire; and the availability of the respondents.

 CHAPTER II
REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDY
I. Related Literature

A. Foreign Literature

Finger (2015), conducted study on ‘Information technology and Australian

teachers’. He found that while schools are obtaining increased levels of ICT

infrastructure and increasing the number of computers, state education systems in

Australia and the United States have also highlighted the importance of the professional

development of teachers. He noted that teacher training should precede the integration

of ICT into classrooms.

According to Noshmee Devi Baguant (20017) Integration of Information and

Communication Technologies in Teaching by Female Academic Teaching Staff in the

Higher Education Sector in Mauritius Information and Communication Technologies

(ICT) is increasingly being used to support the process of academic teaching in the

higher education sector. However, it is imperative to understand the causes for minimal

utilization of ICT tools by female academic teaching staff in their teaching process,

resulting in gender inequity in technology. The research examined the correlation

between ICT integration in the teaching process by female academic teaching staff in

the higher education sector in Mauritius and the factors that could improve such

integration in line. Futures thinking methodology was used for this study to address

policy, strategies and actions to support appropriate futures. It comprised an evaluation

of the sources and causes of change to map a probable future and a preferable future.

The future thinking methods included signalling, horizon scanning, future wheel
analysis, alternate futures framework and determining scenarios. As a result of the

research, recommendations were made to assist policy makers and decision makers to

develop evidence based policies to address gender inequity in the use of technology in

higher education.

B. Local Literature

The Philippine Star created an article last 12th of July 2015 about how

technology helps students study well. According to it more and more school use

technology such as computers and the internet in their classroom and several

improvements on students have seen and they are now getting better in education.

These improvements are the following: Independence and information gathering,

Critical thinking and reflection, Communication and collaboration, More engaging

learning experience and Preparation for jobs later on. By connecting the internet,

students learn how to do their own research and with the large information that they

access. Students are induced to learn to think critically. Through exchange of ideas and

messages, students are able to collaborate with each other to test their understanding

of lessons. Information today is more engaging to the mind and the senses because of

its multimedia nature. Knowing all of these improvements and advantages. More and

more schools are allowing not just desktop computers and laptops, but also tablet

devices and smartphones in their classrooms.

According to John Paul Espinosa (2016) Technological advances had greatly

changed the education landscape in that teaching is no longer confined to the traditional

face-to-face delivery of lessons. Now, via internet we can also learn not only in the

classroom but outside the school. Through the convergence of modern and traditional
methods, students are now able to experience the best of both worlds. They can learn

from school and get additional information or lessons through the web and internet.

II. Related Study

A. Foreign Study

According to Manuel Garcia (2017), when combined, education and technology

can build dynamic teaching and learning experiences that are tailored to developing and

transforming the educators and learners needed to power the digital economy. For

some reasons, however, there is still a big chunk of people especially students who

aren’t ready yet to embrace the technological change in the field of education. This

study aims to determine the factors affecting students’ e-learning technology

acceptance particularly on Learning Management Systems in the Filipino context. A

conceptual model was proposed based on the Technology Acceptance Model which

was extended through the inclusion of Internet Connectivity Experience, Social Media

Influence, Integrated Multimedia Instruction, System Interactivity and Perceived Quality

Work of Life as additional predictor values. 

According to Lee (2016) the uses of digital technology and access to it appear to

be critical factors. Analysed how in the US 15-16 year-old learners' school behavior and

standard test scores in literacy are related to computer use. Learners were asked how

many hours a day they typically used a computer for school work and for other

activities. The results indicated that the learners who used the computer for one hour a

day for both school work and other activities had significantly better reading test scores

and more positive teacher evaluations for their classroom behaviors than any other

groups. This was found while controlling for socio-economic status, which has been
shown to be a predictor of test scores in other research. The analysis used data from a

national 2014 longitudinal study, and it is likely that learners' usage of computers has

increased and changed since that time.

B. Local Study

According to Gregory S. Ching Trends and perspectives of information

technology development in the Philippines: A review of Filipino-Chinese Schools

Information technology has indeed greatly changed our daily lives. Moreover, such

innovation has brought forth many changes not only in the industry, but also in the field

of education. Likewise in the Philippines, changes have been seen all over the

academe. This paper talked about the background of the Philippines, starting with a

birds' eye view of the educational system and the status of educational funding. A

documentary analysis of the information technology readiness is also provided with a

comparative analysis of the current situation of Filipino-Chinese schools in the

Philippines. This paper shall provide an introductory concept of the trends and

perspectives of information technology development in the Philippines.

According to Inosanto (2018) in his article “Incorporating Computers into

Education Setting”. application of computer in the academe addresses the demand for

faster, more accurate processing of data to help teachers to prepare education report

using spread sheet software such as excel. Teachers can also use PowerPoint

presentation application software in delivering interactive lessons. The article shows the

connection of computer in the lives of the teachers. !t discusses how it could help the

teacher ease the task of preparing effective lecture presentation and how it could

process the student data for evaluation.

 III. Synthesis
On the part of the students, ICT and the digital age has changed the way

students learn and how they access information. Therefore, it can be said that the

implementation of knowledge management through ICT can enhance the knowledge

and skills of teachers at any time, but it involves high costs such as the purchase of ICT

equipment and provision of facilities.

IV. Research Framework

Input Process Output Outcome

1. Level of Survey Level of Promotion on the
effectiveness of Questionnaires Effectiveness of use of technology,
empowerment Empowerment students are
technology subject Technology encourage to use
in grade 11 Subject technology to find
students empower their
skills in using
2. Factors affecting
technology.
the effectiveness of
empowerment
technology
3. Way needed to
addresses the
identified factors.
 CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

I. Research Method

In this chapter, the researcher discusses the research design, area of study,

research design, local of the study, research instrument, data gathering procedure, and

how you analyze the data gathered. This research is a descriptive method because of

qualitative research method used.

II. Locale of the Study

The study was in Las Piñas City, Brgy. Pulang Lupa Dos at the school of AMA

Basic Education. This study is focus in AMA Basic Education of Las Piñas, AMA Basic

Education is located in Lot 5 DBP ext., Naga Road, Las Piñas, the owner of AMABE is

Mr. Rommel Someros he is the Director of AMA Basic Education. This study focuses

the level of proficiency in using internet to ICT students.

III. Research Respondents

The Respondents of study are 30 selected ICT students in AMA Basic Education

in grade 11 in school and were chosen a simple random sampling. Sampling is the

method by which a researcher and chooses a group respondent. The researcher uses

the Sampling.
 CHAPTER IV
PRESANTATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ANALYSIS
This chapter presents the data gathered, the results of the statistical analysis

done and interpretation of findings. These are presented in tables following the

sequence of the specific research problem regarding the level of proficiency in using

internet to ICT students.

Presentation of Data:

Table 1. Level of Empowerment Technology Subject in Grade 11 ICT Students

Weighted Verbal
Statement Mean Interpretation Rank
Strongly 2
1. Exercising using netiquette 4.4
Agree
2. Online safety and security 4.53 Agree 1
5
3. Familiarize in internet threats 3.6 Agree
4. Enhances learning through
3.86 Agree 3
interaction and collaboration
5. Enables self-paced learning 3.76 Agree 4
Accumulated Weighted Mean
Value 4.03

Table 1 above shown the gathered data from survey questionnaires answered by

the respondents about the level of effectiveness of empowerment technology in

students, as seen in the table above. All the statements fall within the range of “Agree”

interpretation, presentation scored a weighted mean of 4.4. Online safety and security

scored a weighted mean of 4.53. Familiarize an internet threats scored a weighted

mean of 3.6. Enhances learning through interaction and collaboration scored a weighted
mean of 3.86. Enables self-paced learning scored a weighted mean of 3.76, resulting

with an accumulated mean value of 4.03.

Table 2. Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Empowerment Technology

Weighted Verbal
Statement Mean Interpretation Rank
1. Lack of knowledge in rules of Strongly
4.73 1
netiquette Agree
2. Don’t know how to keep an
4.1 Agree 4
account secure
3. Unreliable sources 3.53 Neutral 5
4. Lack of knowledge in internet
4.13 Agree 3
threat’s
5. Losing sleep or skipping
Strongly
physical activities due to 4.7 2
Agree
technological use
Accumulated Weighted Mean
Value 4.24

Table 2 above had shown the gathered data from respondents about the factors

of affecting the effectiveness of empowerment technology as seen on the table above.

As the table shown above the frequently neutral are unreliable sources. Overall scoring

an accumulated weighed mean value of 4.24.

Table 3. Way Needed to Address the Identified Factors

 Weighted Verbal
Statement Mean Interpretation Rank
1. Self-prioritize and apply self-
3.86 Agree 4
discipline
2. Browse different website to view
3.83 Agree 5
site information
3. Know the security features of Strongly
4.8 1
the social networking site you use Agree
4. Check your sources
4.1 Agree 3
5. Choosing the right engines Strongly
4.63 2
Agree
Accumulated Weighted Mean

Value 4.24

Table 3 above shows alternative ways needed to addresses the identified factors

affecting the level of proficiency in effectiveness of empowerment technology subject in

ICT students, as seen on the table above. The first statement is self-prioritize and apply

self-discipline has weighted mean value of 3.86. The third is know the security features

of the social networking site you use with a weighted mean value of 4.8, then the fourth

is check your sources with a weighted mean value of 4.3. The data above are the way

needed to address the identified factors and most of the respondents answers agree,

resulting with an accumulated mean value of 4.24.

Data Analysis

Table 1 above presents the ICT students has agree the level of effectiveness of

empowerment technology subject because of the said factors on table 2 and table 3

which is the highest rank among all statements with a weighted mean of 4.53.

Table 2 above presents the factors affecting the effectiveness of empowerment

technology subject. Nowadays, students are lack of knowledge in knowing netiquette.

Table 3 above presents ways needed to address the identified factors are self-

prioritize and apply discipline, browse different website you use, check your sources

lastly choosing the right engines all of this with accumulated weighted mean value is

4.24.
 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

I. Summary of Findings

The study aimed to determine the level of effectiveness of empowerment

technology to the grade 11 ICT’s students in AMA Basic Education of Las Piñas City.

Data needed are gathered through distribution of the survey questionnaires to the

students of the sample population who were involved the ICT’s strand.

The summary of findings is as follow:

1. The results indicate that majority of the ICT’s students in AMA Basic Education that

are highly level of proficiently in terms of knowing in empowering technology to

students.

2. The factors are lack of knowledge in rules of netiquette, don’t know how to keep an

account secure, unreliable sources, lack of knowledge in internet threat’s and losing

sleep or skipping physical activities due to technological use. The highly rate from the

factors identified are unreliable sources and distracted from other browsers affect the

level of effectiveness of empowerment technology in students.

3. The study reveals that the student have a different ways to address the identified

factors to the level of effectiveness of empowerment technology in ICT students.

II. Conclusion

If the ICT’s students proficient in the use of the computers, it helps to be effective

in using technology to their education and also in their lives. The level of empowerment

technology is not only focuses to the internet threats, netiquette or etiquette but also in

valuable instrument in the modern world. Students also know how to address those

factors affecting their level of proficiency in using internet like searching how the other

persons who proficient in using computer technology.

III. Recommendation

Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are offered.

1. It is a go way of practice facilitators, from both students and teachers start learning

through the internet.

2. For students, should spend more time in study and should know how to use the

technology much more in education and also in important things

4. For the future researchers who will be planning to undergo the same topic, it is

recommended to all students especially in ICT strand, we highly recommend that they

must use the proper calculation of sample size, and more related questions in the

survey questionnaire to attain a much more specific result.