Technology Needs Assessment for New Normal Education in Public Elementary School in Clarin, Bohol

Abstract

Technology needs assessment is essential part in providing quality education. It aims to identify the existing problems and provides appropriate intervention through giving information. This study aims to assess the technology needs of the public elementary school of Clarin, Bohol for the new normal teaching and learning. The researchers used adopted questionnaires as a tool in assessing the technology needs assessment. The questionnaire was divided into three parts: part 1 deals with assessing their skills level in using technologies and integration of new tools for new normal in teaching; part 2 for the perception towards the challenges in using the technologies; and part 3 deals with assessing the professional development of the teachers. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, mean, and standard deviation. The interpretation was also used in the content analysis. It was found out that the level of skills assessment in using technology by the teachers was average level and beginner level for the overall competency in integrating computer technologies. Moreover, slow internet connection, lack of computers, inadequate software to use, and limited time to practice were also identified as the major obstacle. Lastly, adapting the use of technologies for instructional purposes for the new normal education slightly influences the teacher's professional development. Thus, an appropriate action plan must be undertaken to enhance the teaching and address these needs.