Utilizing Gnomio in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET): Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract: This study probes into the effectiveness and challenges of Gnomio, an eLearning platform, in enhancing TVET programs under a hybrid education delivery framework. It was conducted at School for Academics and Industrial Technology, Inc., which is a TESDA-accredited training and assessment center located in Rosario, Batangas, Philippines, with a mixed-method approach, involving 163 participants that were students and instructors.

Findings show that 91.4 percent of respondents considered Gnomio "very effective", while 8.6 percent thought it "effective." Features most used included course management at 58.3%, followed by assessment tools with 38.7%, and the two least used features were collaboration at 1.8% and resource sharing 1.2%. Connectivity problems, reported by 91.4%, was the commonly recorded problem, followed by lack of training on how to use the platform at 8.6%. The effect-size analysis showed no significant difference in perception between students and instructors, indicating a generally positive reception. Descriptive statistics showed strong agreement on Gnomio's effectiveness in engagement, feedback, and accessibility but varied responses regarding motivation and satisfaction.

The study calls for policy reforms in enhancing technical reliability, expanding training programs, and improving feature collaboration with a view to furthering Gnomio's potential impact on TVET hybrid learning while ensuring quality vocational education.

Gnomio, Hybrid education and training, TVET, TESDA

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