UTILIZATION AND INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM: THE CASE AMONG THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LEYTE DIVISION

The main objective of this study aimed to determine the utilization and integration of information and communication technology in the school system among the secondary schools in Leyte Division during the school year 2010-2015. This study utilized the descriptive design which is appropriate to the questionnaire made as instrument for data gathering. The profile of the Department of Education Computerization Program is a major asset which became the core strength in its implementation since the respondents possessed the qualifications needed for them to implement, manage and operationalize the program, although in some aspects deficiencies was still present. The program components were on the average in terms of utilization as well as implementation. Conspicuously, it was implemented partially in that sense. Utilization of ICT resources is not equitable and it requires procedural and workable measures to improve implementation. Interestingly, monitoring and evaluation is carefully observed and therefore highly implemented. This should be sustained so utilization would be fully integrated in the education system. Some of the strategies were highly implemented and only in few areas that implementation was in the average level. The perceptions of the school administrators, ICT coordinators and teachers regarding the implementation of the program were in unison and that the implementation is still partial and in the average level. The schools through the leadership and initiative of school administrators should craft out mechanisms and interventions to effectively and efficiently utilize ICT technology and fully integrate it in the education system.