Appraisal of the technology and livelihood education-information and communication technology in the new normal

Abstract

Online learning and modular learning have been promoted more and more deeply as a response to the issues of learning continuity during school closure due to the global pandemic. This study aims to determine the status of utilizing online and modular learning in the new normal in teaching Technology and Livelihood Education-Information and Communication Technology (TLE-ICT). Participants were two sections of grade 8 students: 42 under the modular learning modality and 42 under the online learning. T-tests on independent samples were conducted to determine if there were significant differences in the participants’ academic performance between the modular or online learning modalities in TLE-ICT. Based on the findings, learners in modular learning have higher marks than those in online learning. However, various factors may contribute to the difference in the student’s performance in both modalities. It is recommended that parents and learners in modular learning be oriented to the importance of learning and gaining skills rather than grades.