ICT Capability: Impact on Teachers’ 21st Century Skills

Today's students have grown up with the internet, cellphones and gadgets as a part of their growth and development. This is why it is essential for the teachers to guide these students in becoming productive and responsible individuals. This study investigated the ICT capabilities and 21st-century skills of 172 junior high school teachers in Misamis Oriental Division during the School Year 2024-2025. The study’s focus included technology operations, concept, social and ethical considerations, pedagogical applications and professional growth. Descriptive-correlational and causal research design were used to establish relationships between the independent and dependent variables. The study used researcher made questionnaire that passed the validity and reliability tests. Statistical tools like Mean and Standard Deviation, Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Linear Regression were used. Results indicated that teachers’ ICT Capability was at Capable Level while their 21st Century Skills was at Highly Observed Level. All ICT capability of teachers in this study were the biggest predictors on their 21st century skills. It is recommended that school administration may offer teachers training sessions to further their skills and capability in ICT as well as on their 21st Century Skills.