The Level of Computer Literacy of Grade 11 students in Magsaysay National High

School

Introduction
Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers
and related technology efficiently, with skill levels ranging from elementary use to
computer programming and advanced problem solving. Computer literacy can also refer
to the comfort level someone has with using computer programs and applications.
Another valuable component understands how computers work and operate. An
individual’s level of computer literacy is measured on the scale of how skilled they are
when it comes to using computers and other related tools to achieve a goal. Computer
literacy may be distinguished from computer programming, which primarily focuses on
the design and coding of computer programs rather than the familiarity and skill in their
use.
The most common problem the students have is their low competency on
computer related works like their low speed of typing or encoding, editing photos and
videos, printing, making presentation etc. The teacher is keeping on teaching new
lessons while late on the things that the students don’t master and learn with. The
teachers don’t know where aspect in education the students don’t know so they may
focus on teaching about them. So, the students are behind in the lessons and skills
regarding computer related works. One of the reasons of the slow learning progress of
the students about computers is the lack of technologies that can be used by the
students like computers, internet connectivity, updated smart phones, tablets, etc. But
the question is how can we obtain updated technologies in our low school budget?
This research tells the level of computer literacy of grade 11 students whether
they may be poor, average, or excellent in terms of using the computers efficiently. The
research is very important for the students to be able for them to know where aspect of
education they don’t know about and where to enhance with. And for the teachers for
them to know where aspect the students don’t know so they may be able to focus about
it. After the students know their incapacity and after they would learn and practice, the
students will become competent, and the teachers will succeed in their teaching
profession.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the level of perceived computer literacy skills of
Grade 11 students who are taking Computer System Servicing and Humanities and
Social Sciences for the school year 2023-2024 at Magsaysay National High School.
Specifically, it answered the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:
1.1 Age;
1.2 Gender;
1.3 Computer Ownership; and
1.4 Daily Time Exposure to Computers (hour)?
2. What is the level of perceived computer literacy skills of students in terms of:
2.1 Basic Computer Literacy Skills
2.2 Basic operating system functions:
2.2.1 Word processing;
2.2.2 Spreadsheet;
2.2.3 Multimedia presentation;
2.2.4 Databases?
2.3 Intermediate Computer Literacy Skills:
2.3.1 Internet usage;
2.3.2 Email?

2.4 Advanced Computer Literacy Skills:

2.4.1 Disassembling/Assembling of hardware;
2.4.2 Installation of operating system and application software?

3. What is the impact of the respondents’ perceived computer literacy skills into their:
3.1 Academic Life;
3.2 Personal Life;
3.3 Social Life?

Hypothesis of the Study

HO : There is no significant difference on the level of proficiency on computer literacy of
the respondents.
Theoretical
The theoretical basis of this study is supported by Albert Bandura’s Social
Cognitive Theory (SCT) and its major concept which is Self-efficacy. SCT posits that
learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the
person, environment and behaviour (Bandura, 1986). Human agency plays a central
role and it signals that individuals are proactively engaged in their own learning and can
determine their actions in order to reach their learning goals (Bandura, 1997).
Self-evaluation compares an individual’s current performance with a desired
performance or goal. It is affected by the standards set and the importance of the goals.
Self-observation is the process of how individuals observe and monitor themselves as
they work towards their goal. It assesses one’s progress and motivates behavioural
changes (Zimmerman & Schunk, 2001). Self-reaction is the part where individuals
modify their behaviour based on their evaluation of their progress towards their goal. If
progress is deemed acceptable, then one will have a feeling of self-efficacy with regards
to continuing and will be motivated towards the achievement of their goal. A negative
self-evaluation may also be motivating in that one may desire to work harder if they
consider the goal as valuable (Bandura, 1989).
Self-efficacy which is the central principle of SCT is the belief, or confidence, that
one can successfully execute a behaviour required to produce an outcome such that the
higher the level of self-efficacy, the more an individual believes he or she can execute
the behaviour necessary to obtain a particular outcome (Bandura,1977). According to
Bandura’s description of the human cognitive self-regulation system, self-efficacy beliefs
are the most central and pervasive influence on the choices people make, their goals,
the amount of effort they apply to a particular task, how long they persevere at a task in
the face of failure or difficulty, the amount of stress they experience and the degree to
which they are susceptible to depression.
Research Methodology
 Research Design- Quantitative Descriptive Research
 Sampling Technique- Random Sampling
 Respondents- 71 Respondents
 Participants of the study- All Grade 11 students both HUMSS and ICT
 Research instrument- adopted survey questionnaire.
 Likert Scale to measure the degree of perception.
 Statistical Treatment Tool
 percentage distribution
 Weighted mean for computing the data revealed by the
questionnaire.
 Z-test
 SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
We are grateful for your participation and assistance in answering this
questionnaire. We would like to know something about your computer experience,
knowledge and skills. Your responses will be treated in strict confidence and individual
teachers/schools will not be identified in any report or publication. Please answer all
questions as accurately as you can.
SECTION I
For each question, please mark your response with a tick (), unless otherwise
indicated.
For Other responses, provide a brief response.
Q1. Gender

Male Female
Q2. Age (please specify)
15-20 years old
Q3. How long have you been using computers?
year(s)
Please tick here if you have never used a computer. Then, go directly to Section V.

Q4. What type of computers have you used? Please fill out the following table:
Type of computer Length of time Purposes
Example: PC (Windows) 1 year Personal use at home,
word processing, email
Example: Macintosh (OS 6 months Personal use in school,
X) email, Web search

Q5. Do you currently have a regular access to a computer?

Yes (Continue at Q8 and then go to Q9)

No (Go to Q9
Q6. Does the computer have an Internet connection?

Yes

No
Q7. Who taught you how to use a computer in the first place?

Trainer/teacher Colleagues

Family Friends

Books Videos

Yourself Other (please specify)

Q8. How would you rate your own computer literacy?

Poor Adequate

Good Excellent
Q9. How would you rate your own Internet literacy?

Poor Adequate

Good Excellent
Q10. How would you rate your current typing skills?

Poor Adequate

Good Excellent
SECTION II
Q11. Please indicate your level of frequency of using each of the followings by putting a
tick () in the box at the appropriate spot: ‘Almost everyday’, ‘3-4 times per week’, ‘1-2
times per week’, ‘1-2 times per month’, ‘Rarely’ or ‘Never used’. If there is any item you
do not know, it can be assumed that you do not have any experience with the item.
Almost 3-4 1-2 1-2 Rarely Never
Everyday times times times used /
per per per Do not
week week month know
1. Word
processing
 2. E-mail

3. World Wide
Web

4. Database

5. Spreadsheet

6. Graphics

7. Multimedia
(audio & video)

8. Language
software (CD-
ROM)

9. Concordancer

10. Blogging

11. Wiki

12. Online
discussion
group

13. Text chatting

14. Voice chatting

15. Video
conferencing

16. Computer
games

Q12. How would you rate your computer skills? Please put a tick () in the box at the
appropriate spot: ‘None’, ‘Basic’, ‘Intermediate’ or ‘Advanced’.

None Basic Intermediate Advanced

1. Word
processing
applications

2. Spreadsheet
applications

3. Database
 applications

4. Presentation
applications

5. Multimedia
applications

6. Web design
applications

7. Web search
engines

8. Communication
applications

SECTION III
Q13. Please respond to each of the following computer-related questions by putting a
tick () in the box at the appropriate spot: ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
YES NO

1. Do you have a computer connected to the Internet at home?

2. Do you have an e-mail account?

3. Do you have a personal homepage on the Web?

4. Do you understand the basic functions of computer hardware

components?

5. Do you use keyboard shortcuts?

6. Do you use a computer connected to the Internet at school?

7. Do you use a computer for teaching purposes?

8. Do you find it easy to learn something by reading it from a computer

screen?

9. Do you use CD-ROMs to supplement your learning/teaching?

10 Do you use Web sites to supplement your learning/teaching?

.

Q14. Please respond to each of the following computer-related questions by putting a tick () in
the box at the appropriate spot: ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

STATEMENT YES NO

1. Can you properly turn on and shut down a computer?

2. Can you start and exit a computer program?

3. Can you start and exit a computer program?

4. Can you minimize, maximize and move windows on the desktop?

5. Do you use keyboard shortcuts?

6. Can you use a ‘search’ command to locate a file?

7. Can you install a software program?

8. Can you scan disks for viruses?

9. Can you write files onto a CD?

10 Can you write files onto a CD?

.

11 Can you resize a photograph?

.

12 Can you record and edit sounds?

.

13 Can you print a document using a printer?

.

14 Can you create a Word basic document?

.

15 Can you copy, cut and paste text in a document?

.

16 Can you change font style and size in a document?

.

17 Can you create a basic Excel spreadsheet?

.

18 Can you create a simple database using Access?

.

19 Can you create a simple presentation using PowerPoint?

.

20 Can you create a simple Web page?

.

21 Can you send and receive attachments through e-mail messages?

.

22 Can you search for information online using a Web search engine?
.
 23 Can you download and save files from the Web (e.g., text, graphic,
. PDF files)?

24 Can you use a video conferencing tool on the Web?

.

SECTION IV
The following questions cover general areas of computer knowledge. You may not know the
answers to all questions, but please attempt to answer them without asking others or referring to
books.
Q15. Please choose the best answer for each question and put a tick () in the box at the
appropriate spot: ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ or ‘4’.

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. What is a folder?

(1) A document on a disk

(2) A window on a desktop
(3) A shortcut to a file
(4) A collection of files grouped together
1. 2. 3. 4.

2. How much information fits on a CD and a DVD?

(1) 640KB and 1.4MB respectively

(2) 1.4MB and 670MB respectively
(3) 670MB and 4.7GB respectively
(4) 4.7GB and 6.4TB respectively
1. 2. 3. 4.

3. What kind of program is used to edit a GIF file or a JPEG

file?

(1) A word processing program

(2) A graphic program
(3) An audio program
(4) A video program

1. 2. 3. 4.

4. What is the main brain of the computer?

(1) CPU
(2) LAN
(3) RAM
(4) ROM
1. 2. 3. 4.

5. What is the main function of a server in a networked

environment?

(1) The server compiles information on the Internet.

(2) The server controls access to networked computers.
(3) The server saves files in HTML format.
(4) The server creates email messages and Web pages.
1. 2. 3. 4.

6. What are WAV and AIFF examples of?

(1) Rich text file formats

(2) Graphic file formats
(3) Digital audio file formats
(4) Digital video file formats
1. 2. 3. 4.

7. Which one is not a Web search engine?

(1) AltaVista
(2) Yahoo
(3) Excite
(4) Firefox
1. 2. 3. 4.

8. Which one is not an output device?

(1) Speaker
(2) Keyboard
(3) Monitor
(4) Printer
1. 2. 3. 4.

9. What is a URL?
(1) An email address
(2) A title of a Web site
(3) An address of a Web page
(4) A name of a Web browser
1. 2. 3. 4.

10. Which of the following is considered to be poor e-mail

etiquette?

(1) Keeping messages concise

(2) Keeping download size to a minimum
(3) Using the BCC field when sending bulk email
(4) Using lots of capital letters to emphasize word

SECTION V
Q16. What do you think are the factors affecting the use of computers in the classroom?
Please tick () TWO boxes that best apply.

Limited time Limited facilities

Limited access to the Internet Limited knowledge of computers
Lack of computer skills of teachers Lack of computer skills of students
Lack of interest of teachers Lack of interest of students
Lack of school support Lack of computer-based materials
Curricular restriction Inflexible teaching methods
Other (please specify)

Q17. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following ideas
expressed by putting a tick () in the box at the appropriate spot: ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’,
‘Uncertain’, ‘Disagree’ or ‘Strongly disagree’.
Strongly Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree
1. I enjoy using computers.

2. I feel comfortable using computers.

3. I am willing to learn more about

computers.
4. I think that computers are difficult
to use.
5. I feel threatened when others talk
about computers.
6. I believe that it is important for me
to learn how to use
7. I would like to use computers in the
classroom.
8. I think that my teaching can be
improved by using computers.
9. think that computers can make
second/foreign language
learning interesting.
10. I believe that training in computer-
assisted language learning
should be included in language
teacher education programs.

Thank you for completing this questionnaire!