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Empowering Teachers through Digital Competency Training: A Community Service Initiative in Central Isulan District, Sultan Kudarat, Philippine

Rodolfo L. Amit Jr.(1),


(1) Sultan Kudarat State University
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This community service program aimed to strengthen the digital competency of public elementary school teachers in the Central Isulan District, Sultan Kudarat, through structured digital literacy training and mentoring. Building on prior research linking digital competency and teaching effectiveness, the program designed workshops focusing on digital skills, pedagogical innovation, and technological adaptability. Using a participatory training approach, 169 teachers and school heads joined in a series of interactive workshops and follow-up mentoring sessions. Evaluation through pre- and post-training assessments showed significant improvement in teachers’ confidence, classroom technology integration, and digital lesson design. Teachers demonstrated greater engagement in online instruction and developed contextualized digital learning resources. The project contributed to enhancing instructional quality and aligning local teaching practices with the Department of Education in digital transformation goals. This initiative underscores the importance of continuous professional development and inclusive access to digital technologies in improving educational outcomes in rural communities.

Keywords


Academic achievement; Classroom management; Digital competency; Teaching effectiveness; Technological adaptability

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