18th Article | Volume 01 | Issue 04
Improving Responsiveness to Stakeholders: A Mobile Application of Selected School Services for the Mary Perpetua E. Brioso National High School
Gregorio A. Legal, EdD
Chief Education Supervisor, SGOD, Schools Division of Masbate City
Masbate City, Philippines
Abstract
This capstone project aimed to enhance the operational efficiency of school transactions at Mary Perpetua E. Brioso National High School (MPEBNHS) in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This goal was achieved by developing and implementing the Mobile-Based Selected School Services Application, "iSkulSerb." The development of iSkulSerb followed the systematic approach of Borg and Gall's (1983) Research and Development (R&D) methodology for creating and validating educational products. To ensure the validity and reliability of the application, it underwent rigorous examination by both IT and education experts. Additionally, survey questionnaires were administered during the project's implementation to assess the impact of iSkulSerb's features on school stakeholders. The research findings highlighted positive perceptions and outcomes related to iSkulSerb. Stakeholders demonstrated a favorable acceptance of the application, as evidenced by an overall weighted mean of 4.34. The accessibility of school services saw a substantial improvement, reflected in the weighted mean of 4.37. User-friendliness also received positive feedback, with an overall weighted mean of 4.27. These findings suggest that iSkulSerb effectively addresses the challenges faced by the school, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and improved stakeholder experiences. Given the demonstrated reliability and efficacy of iSkulSerb, there is a compelling case for its widespread adoption across other public schools within the Schools Division of Masbate Province. The positive reception and success metrics indicate that iSkulSerb can serve as a benchmark for other regional schools.
Keywords: capstone project, operational efficiency, school transactions, COVID-19 pandemic
How to cite:
Legal, G. (2023). Improving Responsiveness to Stakeholders: A Mobile Application of Selected School Services for the Mary Perpetua E. Brioso National High School. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 1(4), 252-269. https://doi.org/10.17613/ft17-bn43.
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