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Digital Literacy Readiness of Graduates of Philippine Higher Education Institution

Volume: 115  ,  Issue: 1 , December    Published Date: 17 December 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 437  ,  Download: 264 , Pages: 207 - 213    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP10011511220224298

Authors

# Author Name
1 Dr. Carlou John S. Letigio
2 Mr. Deofel P. Balijon

Abstract

The critical thinking and evaluation skills that are so important for employment in the digital age, which is frequently distinct from the institutional setting, were reinforced by instruction in digital and information literacy. The purpose of CNU-Balamban Campus as a higher education facility is to equip students with the skills necessary to adhere to a prescribed curriculum and adjust to workplace needs, enabling graduates to make the best decision possible. A digital literacy assessment of the alumni's skills was carried out to determine how equipped they are to operate in the hotel and tourism industries. Data were collected from 117 graduates of Bachelor of Tourism Management Program. A digital literacy skills list was used to assess the level of confidence based on its identified range. Data collected show the premier level of understanding digital practices skills by the graduates. Aside from the digital knowledge skills, knowing what categories of users you can expect to find online were notable responses. The graduating class preferred using social networks as a source of information when it came to information discovery skills. They were also most interested in using information abilities in a variety of media. Using a Pearson r outcome, reveal a significant relationship between the levels of digital literacy skills of the graduates. It was shown that as the level of digital literacy skills increases, the digital literacy skills correspondingly increase. It was apparent that the digital literacy skills of the graduates were significantly related to the level of confidence to find and use information. Undoubtedly, what goes beyond this is expanding the scope of the endeavor to include communication, teamwork, and collaboration as well as social awareness in the digital world, a comprehension of e-safety, and the timely generation of fresh material for the millennial generation of today.

Keywords

  • digital literacy skills
  • higher education
  • digital age readiness
  • being digital
  • level of confidence