Readiness of the Bicol State College of Applied Sciences & Technology for E-Learning Modality

Abstract

E-learning readiness is one that must be reflected in making use of E-learning programs in an institutions specifically now a days that due to the onset of this pandemic, all has shifted into a technologically driven approaches be it on all academic pursuits. The focus of the study is to determine its preparedness and readiness among learners (214 receivers) and tutors (112 enablers) where it utilized quantitative-descriptive method using questionnaires in determining various students’ situations as to the use of gadgets, internet connectivity, convenient time to study, encountered instructor’s approaches, materials, as well as manner of communications. Data were gathered and were analyzed using weighted mean. Result showed that learning institution is now remotely prepared and ready in imposing programs as learners adapt to the new modality as it reflected the highest frequency utilized cell phone and 75% have their internet access on their respective homes. Prior to school lockdown, an institution has been implementing such remote learning as it successfully connected with students digitally using Google classrooms. The study recommends for an in-depth discussion of an e-learning modality as it continually utilized by the learners and enablers.