Readiness of SASTE and SHS A Teachers and Students for Blended Learning in the New Normal

:This descriptive study aimed to assess the readiness of SASTE and Senior High School Set A teachers and students for flexible learning in the new normal. Data were obtained from 466 participants through questionnaires using google forms. Results reveal that majority of the participants live within Cagayan Valley. Majority or 88.41% of the participants have access to the internet, of which the top three providers include their personal data, PLDT fiber and Globe wifi. Majority or 56.87% perceive their connectivity from good to excellent while 43.13% assess it from weak to no connectivity. It is significant to note that majority of the participants use their cellphone to access the internet, followed by their laptops and ipads. The participants utilized, and they are familiar of flexible learning platforms like Edmodo, Google Classroom, Schoology and Microsoft Teams, among others. Both teachers and students chose blended learning, followed by modular approach, asynchronous modality, and the synchronous modality as preferences for the next academic year 2020-2021. The participants are ready for blended learning in the new normal in terms of self-directed learning, self-efficacy and motivation. However, they are quite ready in terms of digital engagement.