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Communitech: Empowering Barangay Officials in Rural Areas Through Enhanced Computer Skills

Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: As communities rely on technology for information dissemination, Barangays must keep pace. Training Barangay officials, a key source of local information, enhances their ability to promote and communicate efficiently. The project offered capability training in Records Management, Basic Computer Maintenance, and Multimedia Technology. Objectives included the following: providing knowledge on ICT, streamlining document processes, introducing multimedia tools, conducting hands-on training, and evaluating outputs. A framework was adapted to guide the project, from needs assessment to implementation. The training averaged a 4.64 rating, indicating success. This model supports digital literacy for marginalized sectors and can be replicated in other municipalities for greater impact.
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4413764163
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