ACTION RESEARCH

Enhance Student’s Productivity and Creativity through Computer

Technology

Background of the Study

Department of Education keeps on creating and upgrading programs

wherein students’ welfare is the core of every program introduced and
innovated. These programs come up with different ideas to elevate students’
interest and performance.

In support with DepEd programs, the Kaunlaran High School of

Navotas City provides an E-classroom with 20 computers which are
networked using N-computing system and 10 stand alone computer sets
with Internet connections. These all geared the students on computer
knowledge, skills and abilities.

Problem Identification

Many of the high school graduates who can’t pursue their college
course may have difficulty in looking even clerical jobs because of being
computer illiterate.

Problem Analysis and Data Gathering

Based on observation, the problem of computer illiteracy/incompetence

is due to the following:

1. Insufficient number of computers.

2. Lack of interest.
3. Not every learner is given a chance to work on computer
applications.

Formulating Hypothesis

Based on the preliminary data, student’s lack of interest to learn

computer basics is the leading reason of being unskilled and inefficient to
perform computer works.

Experimentation and Action

Students are basically active and energetic. But when in a class

discussion, mostly feel bored to listen and participate which result to lessen
their interest to study. So, practical and hands-on activities are given to
students which are very effective to heighten their interest. Furthermore, the
number of computers is enough for the students to have a ratio of 1:1 – 1
computer per student. Therefore, every student can operate the computer and
achieve the technical ability needed at the end of the school year.

Evaluation

Every teacher agrees that student’s performance and interest boost

when they are directly involved in activities rather than just listening and
observing.

Conclusion and Generalization

We help our students build a solid foundation of fundamental learning

and computer skills, attitudes and knowledge – tools that can truly empower
their lives even if they cannot pursue college degree, they can do clerical
work.

Students gain an academic edge by developing proficiency in using

computers as tools for learning, productivity, creativity and entertainment. To
attain this proficiency and to intensify students’ interest, hands-on and
practical activities allow them to learn by doing.