Abstract:
The primary aim of this study was to determine the level of teachers' technology integration in teaching Home Economics subjects during the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this aim, the researcher used a sample of 3 school administrators, 6 Home Economics teachers, 63 senior high school students during the school year 2020-2021. To assess the teachers' technology integration, a validated questionnaire from Hosseini and Kamal (2012) entitled Instrument to Measure Perceived Technology Integration Knowledge of Teachers was used. Analysis of data revealed that the teachers' level technology integration was manifested at higher level - indicative of the teachers' capabilities to bring about desired outcomes of the student engagement and learning process using technology especially in the new normal. Based from the findings and conclusions of the study , the researcher hereby recommended that teachers may consider the further improvement of their technology integration from very satisfactory to outstanding rating. Attending webinars about the use of technology might not be enough but a hands-on and actual training may be of great help in order for them to acquire new technological skills. Specifically, they must equip themselves in designing their online classrooms and in solving technological problems through proper coaching and mentoring sessions with their Schools Division's Information Technology Officer.
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