Authors : Christine Mary V. Basco

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun1445

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Abstract : This review synthesizes existing literature on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competency and performance among junior high school students, with emphasis on foundational skills, communication, ethics, productivity tools, and contextual factors such as socioeconomic status, internet connectivity, and device access. Drawing from international and local studies, the review highlights ICT as a multidimensional construct essential for academic success and future employability. Findings reveal that ICT competency is shaped by both individual skills and external conditions, while performance-based assessments provide authentic measures of technological proficiency. Despite significant progress in integrating ICT into education, gaps remain in addressing socioeconomic disparities, ensuring equitable access to devices and connectivity, and embedding ethical digital citizenship into curricula. This review underscores the importance of holistic ICT education and recommends future research on intervention strategies, longitudinal impacts, and culturally responsive ICT frameworks.

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