E-Learning Readiness of Tertiary Teachers and First-year Students in Selected Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Due to the increasing demand for alternative learning processes, the readiness of tertiary teachers and students in selected higher education institutions (HEIs) in Eastern Visayas, Philippines were assessed along technology access, technology skills, attitude, and readiness of teachers and students towards e-learning. The study used a descriptive correlation research design using a survey questionnaire. Quantitative statistics were used to treat and analyse the data. Findings revealed that teachers and students have access to technology. As to technology skills, teachers are highly knowledgeable while students are moderately knowledgeable. Positive attitude toward online teaching and online learning was observed among teachers and students respectively. Both teachers and students are ready for e-learning implementation, but improvements are needed particularly on capability building workshops and trainings, as well as provisions of ICT infrastructures needed in establishing e-learning environment. Pearson correlation coefficient results between skills and attitudes showed a high correlation for teachers and moderate correlation for students. Thus, the findings show that the selected HEIs have a high regard for e- learning instruction and are therefore ready for its implementation particularly in science classes.

Keywords – e-learning assessment, science education, HEIs e-learning readiness