Digital Literacy Readiness and Technology-Supported Teaching Confidence among Elementary School Teachers
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digital literacy, elementary education, pedagogical application, teacher confidence, technology integration, technical problem solvingAbstract
This study examined digital literacy readiness and technology-supported teaching confidence among public elementary school teachers in the Schools Division Office of the City of Ilagan. A cross-sectional predictive correlational design was employed, with participants selected through multistage stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire that demonstrated strong content validity and internal consistency. Descriptive statistics and partial least squares structural equation modeling were used to analyze the levels, measurement properties, relationships, and predictive contributions of the study variables. Results showed that teachers had high digital literacy readiness and technology-supported teaching confidence, with overall means of 3.68 and 3.51, respectively. Responsible and secure technology use received the highest readiness rating, while technical problem solving obtained the lowest. For teaching confidence, classroom delivery was rated highest, whereas responding to minor technical difficulties was rated lowest. Digital literacy readiness significantly predicted technology-supported teaching confidence, with a path coefficient of .684 and an explained variance of 46.8 percent. Pedagogical application and technical problem solving emerged as the strongest predictors of confidence. The findings indicated that teachers were generally capable of using digital tools, but they continued to experience difficulty in troubleshooting, digital assessment, and adapting technology to varied instructional needs. Sustained professional development, peer mentoring, technical assistance, and classroom-based technology integration activities were recommended to strengthen practical competence and confidence.
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