• Lhyndee Fe S. Cubillan
• Gina F. Labitad

This study evaluates the ICT competency level of public school teachers in Villanueva North District, Division of Misamis Oriental, specifically emphasizing their proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office 365 applications and identifying challenges in ICT tool integration. This study aimed to determine the respondents’ ICT competency using Microsoft Office 365 Applications and the teacher’s challenges with ICT tools. The study's respondents were the total enumeration of all public school teachers of Villanueva North District, Division of Misamis Oriental. A two-part online survey questionnaire was delivered to 218 teaching personnel. An adapted research instrument from the National Standards for ICT Competency – Basic and for Teachers and the Teaching and Learning with ICT Tools: Issues and Challenges was used. The research methodology utilized a descriptive-correlational approach and Pearson-r moment of coefficient to interpret the two variables of the study. The findings revealed that teachers' competence levels across all Microsoft Office 365 tools were highly competent in utilizing these tools. Meanwhile, the level of challenges faced by teachers in using ICT tools showed significant challenges present. Further, a correlation between teachers' ICT competency in using Microsoft 365 and their challenges with ICT tools in public schools, including both elementary and secondary levels, indicated a weak and insignificant relationship between the two variables. The study emphasizes the significance of continual assistance and professional development for teachers to improve ICT competencies and successfully address issues. Targeted training in Microsoft Office 365 programs is recommended, as is prioritizing improvements in internet connectivity and ICT infrastructure in schools and resolving organizational concerns to ensure successful technology integration.

Microsoft Office 365, Information Communication Technology tools, ICT challenges

"Microsoft 365 Applications and Teachers' Challenges on Information and Communication Technology Tools", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.g838-g843, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406695.pdf

"Microsoft 365 Applications and Teachers' Challenges on Information and Communication Technology Tools", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppg838-g843, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406695.pdf