▪ Technology has set foot in every facet of our lives.

Computers and the technologies

associated with them have become an indispensable part of our education as well.

Schools are reforming the way they teach their students by integrating technology into

the realm of education. There is no doubt that computers and their technologies have

enhanced teaching and learning in schools. Hence, the importance of computer literacy

has soared over the years, and it has become essential to make students computer

literate.
▪ Computer literacy is the ability or knowledge to use computers efficiently and effectively.

Acquiring computer literacy would enhance the learning process for students manifold. To be

futuristic, students need to acquire computer literacy. In the coming years, their education and

learning will take place on computers and for that teachers must equip students with the skills

required to use computers seamlessly. Moreover, studies have shown that the students who are

computer literate perform better academically, and hence, it is necessary that teachers incorporate

computer literacy into their curriculum. Digital literacy would enable students to be aware of the

basic hardware and software functions of the computers which would come in handy in multiple

situations in their lives.

Online Safety
▪ In today’s world, we rely heavily on computers and the internet for a variety of purposes, and it is

impossible to keep students away from them. Therefore, it is essential that students learn the basic

etiquette while using computers and learn to use these resources responsibly. Moreover, with the

development of technology, the issues like cyberbullying are on the rise. Thus, it is your

responsibility to keep students safe and informed about such dangers. You can help them to

understand what cyberbullying is and how they can stay away from such dangers. It is difficult to

keep track of internet usage all the time and so, it is better to equip students to face the challenges

they may face in the world of the internet.

 Research Purposes
▪ On the internet, students have access to a sea of information. They will be able to get answers to

almost any question. This makes it easier for them to do research on their own and learn on their

own. Computer literacy can help them to easily do their research and deduce conclusions on

their own. As teachers, you can teach students to how to find information that is reliable and

informative. It is easy for students to access study materials like research papers, videos, images,

etc. These study materials can facilitate the learning process and help students understand the

learning concepts easily. In addition, these days, research processes are done using computers

and other such devices. So, to get acquainted with the process, computer literacy would help

students.
▪ Fraillion et.al. (2013) defined computer literacy as the capacity of a person to participate, utilize
a computer to research, produced, and communicate. Effectively in home, in the classroom, at
job, and in society. The evaluation of computer literacy could be done in one of two ways: by
doing an evaluation or a practical evaluation.

▪ According Aienly, et al. (2016) a background paper for the Australian a global measure of digital
and ICT by the council for educational research literacy skills listed four methods for delivering
computer-based instruction. Assessment given to pupils in schools, specifically: using
 electronic gadgets in class utilizing these for assessment in schools and bringing portable drives
into the classroom may be used to upload the evaluation to current machines; utilizing current
using the school’s intranets to distribute the test to connected computers.

▪ Parallel statements were given by Verhoeven (2010) in the article “ Information and
Communication Technologies in the Life of University Freshmen: An Analysis of Change” stating
that students who consider the computer to be a useful instrument, have control over the
computer, possess a certain level of internet competence and are at ease with computers are
more likely to have the skills needed to maintain to computer, to develop a website and to use
basic ICT skills.

▪ In “Developing Information Communication Technology Curriculum Standards for K-12 School

in the Philippines” a position paper written by Bonifacio (2013), he took in consideration the
decision-making process of dictating how Filipino students will acquire ICT concepts and skills
 to help them achieve the greater benefit of learning. He started that K-12 implementation
requires a “well defined set of curriculum standards” and that “much more funding is needed as
much more learning is expected”.
▪ Leaser (2010) offered the same argument in his article “Certain Issues in European

Education at Tertiary Level” discussing that sustainable development of e learning is

possible only if realistic business plans are set up and given consideration. Lack of basic

infrastructures such as classrooms and laboratories as well as availability of internet

connection are hindrances in effective implementation of ICT curriculum standards

especially in the Philippines.

 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
▪ This study aims to determine the level of perceived computers literacy skills of Grade 12 students who are
taking Computer System Servicing strand school year 2022-2023 of Magallanes National High School.

Specifically, it answered the following questions.

1. What is the profile of Grade 12-CSS students in terms of:

a. Age,
b. Sex,
c. Computer Ownership, and
d. Daily Time Exposure to Computers (hour)?

2. What is the level of perceived computer literacy skills of students in terms of:
a. Basic Computer Literacy Skills:
a.a Basic operating system functions:
a.b Word processing:
a.c Spreadsheet:
a.d Multimedia presentations
a.e Databases:
b. Intermedia Computer Literacy Skills:
 b.a Internet usage.

b.b E-mail.

c. Advanced Computer Literacy Skills:

c.a Disassembling/Assembling of hardware.

c.b Installation of operating system and application software.

3. What is the impact of the respondents’ perceived computer literacy skills into their;

a. Academic Life,

b. Personal Life,

c. Social Life?