Digital Literacy of STEM Senior High School Students: Basis for Enhancement Program

Authors

  • Hazel B. Baterna President Ramon Magsaysay State University - San Marcelino
  • Teodolyn Deanne G. Mina President Ramon Magsaysay State University - San Marcelino
  • Danilo Villar Rogayan President Ramon Magsaysay State University - San Marcelino http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8597-7202

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46328/ijte.v3i2.28

Keywords:

Digital citizenship, Digital literacy, Enhancement program, Senior high school, STEM

Abstract

Digital literacy promotes students’ competitiveness and better opportunity in today’s digital world and in the fourth industrial revolution (FIRe). This descriptive-survey research determined the digital literacy of science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) senior high school students. A total of 130 respondents from two state-owned public high schools in Zambales, Philippines answered the digital literacy survey questionnaire. Results revealed that a typical STEM respondent came from school B, aged between 15-17, female and currently Grade 11. The STEM students are digitally literate to some extent in terms of access and evaluation of information; utilization and management of information; media analysis; creation of media products; effective application of technology; and interaction through technology. There is a significant difference in the extent of digital literacy of students when grouped according to sex and grade level. Moderate significant relationship exists across all domains digital literacy. The study recommends the implementation of the proposed digital literacy working group to enhance students’ digital proficiency and to equip them with the challenges of the FIRe. Teachers may likewise utilize digital devices and information effectively and responsibly towards developing digitally literate citizens.

Author Biography

Danilo Villar Rogayan, President Ramon Magsaysay State University - San Marcelino

Danilo V. Rogayan Jr. is a Faculty of the College of Education, Arts, and Sciences (CEAS) of the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University) in Zambales, Philippines. His research interests include STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, agri/fisheries, mathematics) education, environmental science education, preservice and teacher education, materials development, gender equity in education, and indigenous people. He has presented numerous papers in local, national, and international fora and has published a number of research articles.

References

Baterna, H.B., Mina, T.D.G., & Rogayan, D.V. Jr. (2020). Digital literacy of STEM senior high school students: Basis for enhancement program. International Journal of Technology in Education (IJTE), 3(2), 105-117.

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Published

2020-02-21

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020)

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