ICT Competencies of Guimaras State College Faculty: Basis for In-Service Training

Abstract

This study assessed the level of ICT Competencies of Guimaras State College Faculty as Basis for In-Service Training in ICT Basics, Information and Communication, Computer Ethics and Security, Word Processing, Electronic Spreadsheet and Multimedia Presentation. The descriptive research design was utilized in the study. The respondents were 67 GSC contractual and regular faculty members of the three campuses namely Salvador, Mosqueda and Baterna. The statistical tools used were frequencies, mean, percentage, ranking, T-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson’s (r) Coefficient.

Findings showed that most of the respondents have ages 21 to 40 years old, with MA units, almost have attended institutional trainings and seminars and 1-5 years in service. Results also showed that the level of ICT competencies of GSC faculty as a whole in 6 areas was “familiar” or used/done the function/operation occasionally but need further practice to be confident. The most common problem and concern met by the faculty members in the use of ICT is no proper equipment and software.

There is a significant difference existed in age, designation, income, length of service and subject taught. The college should conduct an ICT skills training to enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty members. IT faculty members were the one to spearhead the training.