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APPENDICES

Appendix A

Request Letter for the Schools’ Division Superintendent

February 3, 2020

EDILBERTO L. OPLENARIA, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Lanao del Norte

Sir:

The bearer, CHARITY ANNE CAMILLE P. LAMAMA is a graduate of Mindanao State

University- Lanao del Norte Agricultural College who is taking up Master of Arts in Education,
Major in School Administration. She will be conducting her study entitled “CHALLENGES OF
ICT COORDINATORS OF SND WEST DISTRICT AND THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF THEIR LEARNERS: PROPOSED POLICY INTERVENTION” in
partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree. The Advisory Committee of the University,
after her title proposal believed that she will able to come up with findings that will bring
valuable contribution to the graduate school of Mindanao State University and your Division.

The graduate school of MSU-LNAC would like to request your permission on her behalf to
conduct the research to all schools of Sultan Naga Dimaporo West District, Lanao del Norte.
This will enable the researcher to administer the instruments in gathering the data.

Your favourable action on this request is highly appreciated.

Very truly yours,

(Sgd.) ELIZA E. REDONDO, Ph. D.

Thesis Adviser

Approved:
(Sgd.) EDILBERTO L. OPLENARIA, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
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Appendix B

Request Letter for the School Principal

February 2, 2020

________________________
________________________
________________________

Sir/Madam:

The researcher would like to request permission from your good office that she shall be allowed
to conduct her data gathering instruments relative to her research work entitled,
“CHALLENGES OF ICT COORDINATORS OF SND WEST DISTRICT AND THE
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THEIR LEARNERS: PROPOSED POLICY
INTERVENTION” in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in
Education, Major in School Administration from Mindanao State University- Lanao del Norte
Agricultural College, Ramain, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte.

Attached is the letter of her Adviser from Graduate School of MSU-LNAC with the approval of
the Schools Division Superintendent stating information that she is conducting a research study.

She hopes that this request merits your favourable approval.

Very respectfully yours,

(Sgd.) CHARITY ANNE CAMILLE P. LAMAMA

Researcher

Approved:

_______________________________
School Head
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Appendix C

Request Letter for the Respondents

February 2, 2020

________________________
________________________
________________________

Sir/Madam:

The researcher is presently undertaking a study entitled, “CHALLENGES OF ICT

COORDINATORS OF SND WEST DISTRICT AND THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF THEIR LEARNERS: PROPOSED POLICY INTERVENTION”.

She is pleased to inform you that you have been chosen as one of the respondents in this research
undertaking.

Attached is a questionnaire design to elicit information needed in this study. Please do not leave
any item unanswered. Your answers will be kept with strict confidentiality.

Thank you so much for your cooperation and acceptance.

Very truly yours,

(Sgd.) CHARITY ANNE CAMILLE P. LAMAMA

Researcher
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Appendix D

RESPONDENTS’ PERSONAL PROFILE

 Age:____________
 Sex
Male [ ] Female [ ]

 Highest Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree ( )
With Master’s Degree Units ( )
Master’s Degree ( )
With Doctoral Degree Units ( )
Doctoral Degree ( )

 Number of Years as ICT Coordinator

5 & below ( )
6 – 10 ( )
11 – 15 ( )
16 – 20 ( )
21& above ( )

 Seminars and Trainings Attended Related to ICT

3 & below ( )
4-6 ( )
7&9 ( )
10 & above ( )

 Teaching Load:
1–2 ( )
3–4 ( )
5–6 ( )
7–8 ( )
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Appendix E

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CHALLENGES ON COMPUTER LITERACY

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following ideas expressed
by putting a tick () in the box at the appropriate spot.

Strongly Agree Uncertain Strongly Disagree

Agree Disagree

1. Lack of training and knowledge for users to

ensure relevant use of the electronic information.

2. No time for sending teachers to computer literacy

seminars because of paper works and school
responsibilities.

3. Demands time to prepare, explore and develop ICT.

4. Unavailability of laptop or computer to further
develop and practice computer literacy independently.
5. Lack of interest of teachers as their personal reason
for self-growth and development on ICT.

6. Insufficient technical ICT support.

7. Insufficient pedagogical support for the use of

ICT.

8. Insufficient incentives for teachers to integrate

ICT use.

9. Limited access to the Internet.

10. Lack of school support on identifying

personnel who is in need of literacy trainings or
seminars.
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Appendix F

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CHALLENGES ON TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following ideas expressed
by putting a tick () in the box at the appropriate spot.

Strongly Agree Uncertain Strongly Disagree

Agree Disagree

1. Unavailability of issued gadgets (e.g. laptop,

netbook) for doing school reports.

2. School computers are out of data and/or in

need of repair.

3. Lack of skills and training to properly use

computers.

4. Doing computer-generated reports adds pressure

as a teacher.

5. Use of computers is too costly in terms of

resources, time, and effort.

6. Handling ICT reports makes teachers feel less

competent as teachers.

7. Demands too much time to be spent on

computer/laptop technical problems.

8. Pressure to prepare students for exam and

tests while dealing with report deadlines.

9. Use of computer technology is successful

only if technical staff regularly maintains
computers.

10. Insufficient technical support for ICT

Coordinators.
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Appendix G

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CHALLENGES ON SOFTWARE RESOURCES

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following ideas expressed
by putting a tick () in the box at the appropriate spot.

Strongly Agree Uncertain Strongly Disagree

Agree Disagree

1. Experiences a hard time producing text using

processing program (e.g. Microsoft Word).

2. No idea about creating presentation with simple

animation functions (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint).

3. Confused with creating spreadsheet to

analyze data (e.g. Microsoft Excel).

4. Cannot participate on social networking sites (e.g.

Facebook, Messenger) for report updates and
information.
5. Most softwares used in submitting and
generating reports are online-based.

6. Incapable of e-mailing file to someone,

another student or teacher (e.g. Yahoo Mail).

7. Pressure to prepare students for exam and

tests while dealing with report deadlines.

8. Doing reports becomes complicated due to

broken links provided online used in
generating report file.

9. Insufficient technical support for ICT

Coordinators.

10. Unavailability of internet-based applications for

collaborative works (e.g. Google, Docs, OneNote).
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Appendix H

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following ideas expressed
by putting a tick () in the box at the appropriate spot.

Strongly Agree Uncertain Strongly Disagree

Agree Disagree

1. Fluctuating signal like internet connection to

submit online reports.

2. Insufficient Internet bandwidth or speed.

3. Incapable of searching the internet for

information for school work or report.

4. Unavailability of access to wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)

as substitute for mobile data connection.

5. Does not support internet connection due to

school location.

6. Unable to download and share files from the

online Web.

7. Unable to send and receive report

attachments through e-mail messages.

8. Non-internet-connected laptop, tablet PC,

netbook or notebook computer.

9. Incapable of participating online communities

(e.g. group chats, blogs) for report discussion with
others.

10. Unable to collect information online and organize

it in files.
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APPENDIX I

Interview Guide Questions for ICT Coordinators of SND West District

1. How are you as an ICT Coordinator?

2. Are you happy/ unhappy about it?

3. What made you happy or unhappy about it?

4. Does your school location affect your work as an ICT Coordinator? How?

5. Can you still handle classes while performing your tasks as ICT Coordinator?

6. Do you find yourself effective as a classroom teacher?

7. What are the issues or challenges you have encountered on your role as an ICT

Coordinator?

8. Does your work as an ICT Coordinator affect your teaching performance? How?

9. What are your suggestions or recommendations to overcome issues or challenges as an

ICT Coordinator?