III. Problems and Challenges Identified III. Problems and Challenges Identified

d. Inadequate Learning Materials for Blended Distance Learning Modality

Internet connectivity remains a necessity in the Philippines, and like education, it still remains unavailable and inaccessible to most indigent families

One of the challenges faced by the students under blended/online distance learning is how to save on spending for internet connectivity If their lessons can be downloaded and saved, they can open the lessons and perform activities for a longer time without having to be connected for a longer time as well.

Having not only a computer set or a phone that connects to the internet is needed for the new normal of education but as well as having a digital storage device in order to perform better and save money in connectivity.

c. Immediate Assistance for Student’s Learning Needs

Farflung areas in Barangay Dila do have internet connectivity, thanks to data internet service, however, it was usually used for entertainment or gaming They spend money on the connectivity that gives them pleasure Until the pandemic affected the education system and now learning is through that same connectivity for fun and enjoyment

Even though online learning uses free websites and small apps, it requires longer and uninterrupted connectivity to ensure correct comprehension of lessons. This problem does not only exist in the isolated areas of Purok VII but as well as the poblacion sitios; this is because not all families have stable internet connections with post-paid connectivity. Most of the students in the Poblacion sitios of Purok IVI use data connectivity, thus, restricted use, too.

Having free access to the internet is valuable to this new normal