Interview Guide — Technology Leadership, Digital Competence, and Technology Integration

Informed Consent Form for
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP, DIGITAL COMPETENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN REGION XII: AN EXPLANATORY SEQUENTIAL DESIGN

Name of the Researcher(s): REYNANTE A. NARAL
Institution: UNIVERSITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

INTRODUCTION

You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by REYNANTE A. NARAL, PhDEL student, at the University of the Immaculate Conception, because you meet the specific inclusion criteria for this study. You have been identified as a participant based on your status as a licensed public secondary school teacher in Region XII holding a regular and permanent position. Furthermore, your selection is based on your professional experience of at least one year in your current station and your affiliation with a school that is an official recipient of the DepEd Computerization Program (DCP).

Your participation is completely voluntary. Please read the information below, and ask questions about anything you do not understand, before deciding whether to participate. Please take as much time as you need to read the consent form. You may also decide to discuss participation with your family or friends.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to sign this form (electronically agree). You will be given a copy of this form.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the significant influence of technology leadership and digital competence on your technology integration as a public secondary school teacher in Region XII. We aim to understand how the support of school leadership and your own proficiency with digital tools directly impact the way you incorporate technology into your classroom instruction.

VOLUNTARINESS OF PARTICIPATION AND RIGHTS TO WITHDRAW

Your participation is voluntary. Your refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You may withdraw your consent at any time and discontinue participation without penalty. You are not waiving any legal claims, rights, or remedies because of your participation in this research study.

REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION

Your participation in this study is vital to its success and will be highly appreciated. As a token of sincere gratitude for your time and the valuable insights you provide in helping the researcher accomplish this study, you will be given a reasonable incentive. This incentive will be provided in the form of refreshment or token upon the completion of your participation.

I have read the information provided above. I have been given a chance to ask questions. My questions have been answered to my satisfaction, and I agree to participate in this study. I understand I may withdraw my consent at any time without penalty.

Part I — Preliminaries

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Part II — Introduction

Before we proceed with our discussion, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your willingness to participate in this study. Your time, cooperation, and the expertise you bring as an educator in Region XII are invaluable to the success of this research. As the researcher, I am committed to being a mindful and active listener throughout our session. I may ask clarifying questions to ensure I fully capture the depth of your experiences and perspectives.

The purpose of this interview is to gather qualitative insights that will help explain the quantitative findings obtained during the first phase of my research study titled, "Technology Leadership, Digital Competence, and Technology Integration."

This interview will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes of your time. Please be assured that all information you provide will be treated with strict confidentiality. Your identity and responses will be safeguarded and will be used solely for academic purposes in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.

During this session, I will present key areas based on the initial quantitative results of the study. You will be asked general, open-ended questions, followed by a few follow-up or probing questions. Feel free to share your honest thoughts and real-life experiences. To ensure the accuracy of the data collected, this session will be audio-recorded with your permission.

Before we begin, do you have any questions or is there anything you would like to clarify about the process, the consent form, or the study? You can send a message via: Facebook Messenger

Part III — Interview Proper

Research Question 1: The quantitative results show overall high levels in Principal Technology Leadership (M=4.44), Digital Competence (M=4.50), and Teacher Technology Integration (M=4.46). Do you agree with this result? Why or why not? How do you describe your day-to-day experiences regarding these high levels of technology leadership, competence, and integration in your school?

Probing Question 1.1: Under Principal Technology Leadership, the results show that 'Professional Practice and Performance' is the highest, while 'Support, Management, & Operations' is the lowest. Do you agree with this result? Why or why not? Can you describe how your school leaders support your use of technology in your daily work?

In what ways do you see strong leadership practices? Are there areas where support is less visible or more challenging?

Probing Question 1.2: For Digital Competence, 'Professional Engagement' scored the highest, but 'Empowering Learners' scored the lowest. Do you agree with this result? Why or why not? Can you describe your experiences in using digital technologies to support student learning and engagement in your classroom?

Can you share specific classroom situations where technology helped students take an active role in learning?

Probing Question 1.3: In Teacher Technology Integration, 'Perceived Benefits of Technology' and 'Teacher Administrative and Instructional Use' scored very high, but 'Teacher Communication Use' scored significantly lower. Do you agree with this result? Why or why not? Can you describe how you use technology in your daily teaching work for instruction, administrative tasks, and communication?

Which of these purposes do you find yourself using most often? Can you describe why?

Research Question 2: The findings reveal significant positive correlations between Principal Technology Leadership and Teacher Technology Integration, as well as between your Digital Competence and Technology Integration. Do you agree with this result? Why or why not? Could you describe how these two factors actually influence your classroom practices?

Probing Question 2.1: What kinds of support or guidance from your principal have influenced your use of technology in teaching? Can you share specific situations where leadership support made it easier or more challenging to integrate technology?

Probing Question 2.2: How do your digital skills and confidence affect the way you plan and deliver your lessons? Can you give examples where your skills helped you improve student learning or classroom engagement?

Research Question 3: Based on the regression results, your Digital Competence has a strong direct effect (Beta = 0.561) on Technology Integration, whereas the direct influence of Principal Technology Leadership is notably weaker (Beta = 0.221). Do you agree with this result? Why or why not? How do you explain this result based on your personal experiences as a teacher?

Probing Question 3.1: In your experience, how do your own digital skills and your school leadership each affect your use of technology in the classroom? Can you describe which of these tends to be more helpful in different situations?

Probing Question 3.2: Aside from your own skills and school leadership, what other things in your school or environment affect how you use technology in teaching?

Is there anything else you would like to add, or any additional comments you wish to share about our discussion today or the technology climate in your region?

🙏 Thank you very much for your time, effort, and cooperation in this study.
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Please note: This is not a payment for your responses. It is strictly a token of appreciation and gratitude for the time you have spent aiding this research.

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In-Depth Interview & Focus Group Discussion

Part I — Preliminaries

Part II — Introduction

Part III — Interview Proper