Philippine E-Journals

Readiness of Computer Engineering Students of Technological Institute of the Philippines, Q.C. to Online Learning

Ma. Cecilia D. Atienza–Venal

Discipline: Education, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Technology, Computer Engineering, Study and Teaching

 

Abstract:

Many universities and colleges nowadays have begun to offer academic degree and certificate programs via Internet at a wide range of levels and in a wide range of disciplines. In addition, several universities also offer online student support services, such as online advising and registration, e- counseling, online textbook purchase, student governments and students newspapers.

 

On-line learning provides benefits to both instructors and learners. However, there should be minimum requirements to make this interactivity possible. This is the reason why this study was conducted, to know the level of awareness and the level of readiness of the students to the on-line learning system.

 

The research used descriptive method of investigation where structured questionnaires and interviews were the sources.

 

There were about one hundred thirty-six respondents who participated in this study. All Computer Engineering students who are in their third, fourth and fifth year levels were the respondents to this study.

 

The tests conducted were level of awareness of the students namely: technology experience, access to tools, study habits, lifestyles, goals and purposes, and learning preferences. The level of readiness included the mind set, knowledge and skills.