Computer Mediated Communication Tools Utilization and Application for Instruction by Teacher Education Faculty in State Universities and Colleges

Faculty’s use of computer mediated communication tools, social media and learning management system in instruction provide opportunities for students to access useful information and to interact with learning groups preparing them to the world of work. The study was conducted to explore the utilization and application of computer- mediated tools, social media and learning management system for varied instructional purposes considering the socio-demographic characteristics of participants. Descriptive-correlational research employing researchers’ made survey instrument validated by four experts as good and Cronbach Alpha of relatively high internal consistency administered to 111 Teacher Education Program faculty of Five State Universities and Colleges in Negros Island. Findings showed moderate extent in the utilization of computer- mediated tools, social media and application of varied instructional purposes through computer-mediated tools while slight extent in the utilization of learning management system. On the other hand, no significant difference exists on the extent of utilization of computer- mediated tools, social media and learning management system when participants are grouped according to age, sex, years in teaching and academic rank. With this result and the implication, ICT contributes to education and educational development. SUCs may provide more relevant trainings on the utilization of computer mediated tools, social media and learning management system in teaching-learning process to maximize students’ acquisition of knowledge and application of skills.

Keywords –social media, learning management system, computer-mediated communication tools, ICT, computer-mediated platforms