Digital rise: The pro’s and the con’s in the lives of sterling teachers
List of Authors
  • Ana G. Bancure

Keyword
  • digital rise, technology-infused education, sterling teachers, digital natives

Abstract
  • As the world is jam-packed with technology today, education system fast- track its approaches when it comes to the teaching and learning process through information and technology infusion in every program and curriculum instructions. The purpose of this research was to discern teachers’ perceptions especially, those sterling ones, on the advantages and disadvantages of the digital rise in this time of new normal situation. This study also sought to know the literacy level of the sterling teachers, their teaching experiences in these virtual online classes, and also their coping mechanism to upgrade their capabilities to accommodate the so called digital natives. The study used the phenomenological qualitative research design and open- ended questions in the focus-grouped discussion and interview. Data collected from the FGD and interview were interpreted in words and discussed based on the statements of some cited authors in support to their arguments. The study limits the regular permanent teachers aging between 45- 56 years old, and most of them render 25 years in the service or more. In the result, teachers were determined minimal in terms of their literacy level. They also emphasize the importance of professional training to upgrade their abilities regardless of age. Reiterating the fact that there are positive effects of technology in all aspects of teacher’s related work, however, there are some points to consider in using this technology. This study also reported that, with technology, educators would be able to better connect content to real-life experience to better serve the 21st – century learning styles.

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