As the world evolves, digital literacy has become necessary for individuals to thrive and adjust to the changes brought by the post-modern world. However, adapting to digitalization remains a challenge for indigenous communities in the Philippines. In one Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) in the Philippines, nine (9) Indigenous Education Students (IESs) taking up Education face the challenges of digitalization. In response to a purposeful education that addresses the learning needs of students, action research was conducted. Upon assessing their needs through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and a Key Informant (KI) interview, it was found that the IESs were already digitally literate. However, prospective teachers need to learn to use various forms of learning visuals and educational media to enhance their teaching practices. In response to the felt need of the IESs, the researchers implemented Project TEACHnology. In implementing the project, three workshop sessions were conducted. The sessions aimed to hone their skills in using various digital technological applications and deepen their knowledge about the five aspects of digital literacy: data literacy, information literacy, visual literacy, media literacy, and meta-literacy. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), most participants perceived the ease of integrating technology into teaching, and all perceived that integrating technology into teaching was useful. Hence, the researchers concluded that the IESs had a high chance of acquiring technological skills and using them to improve their future teaching practices. Consequently, Project TEACHnology enhanced the digital literacy skills of the IESs as education students and future teachers.

Authors:
Jose Macatangay, De La Salle Lipa, Philippines
Ginina Gatdula , De La Salle Lipa, Philippines
Ken Ryu De Alday, De La Salle Lipa, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Jose Macatangay is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at De La Salle Lipa in Philippines

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