Senior High School Students’ Engagement and Readiness in eLearning Environment: Basis for a Proposed Online Learning Environment Model

Abstract

Students are the clients of institutions and educators. In order for them to equipped with the best knowledge, understanding the new trends in technology is needed. Since the generation of computers arises, student learning not just at the tertiary level but also in the high school level should elevate into the technology-oriented classroom. This study aimed to answer the engagement and readiness of the Senior High School Students by determining the profile of the SHS students, the level of readiness SHS Students for Open and Distance Education, and the linear correlation of variables. A Proposed Online Learning Environment Model was also discussed. The SHS Students of the current SY 2018-2019 were the sources of data for this study. Frequency, Percentage, Average weighted mean and linear correlation was used as a statistical treatment. The result of the study shows that the majority of students were engaged and ready for Open and Distance Education. The proposed Online Learning Environment Model enables students in the Senior High School level to fully utilized distance education.