Author

Jhonavie R. Alloso
Cebu Technological University-Main Campus
Graduate School, College of Education
Cor. M.J. Cuenco Ave. & R. Palma St., Cebu City, Philippines
Email: jhonavie.alloso@gmail.com

Abstract

This descriptive quantitative study evaluated the effectiveness of a locally developed Automated PHIL-IRI Template in streamlining data consolidation within the DepEd Toledo City Division, addressing the delays and inconsistencies inherent in traditional manual methods. Through a survey of 116 public elementary educators and administrators guided by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), the research found the template to be “Very Effective” (Grand Mean = 3.48), with 86.2% of participants adopting it as their primary tool for significantly reducing workload and accelerating report generation. While personal demographics such as age and sex played no role in the tool’s perceived effectiveness, contextual factors—including school size, type, and previous training—were statistically significant influencers (p<0.05). Ultimately, the study concludes that the automated template is a highly accepted innovation for improving data accuracy and efficiency, recommending intensified formal training and tailored technical support to ensure universal adoption across the division.

Keywords: Administration and supervision, reading comprehension, quasi-experimental research, Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines

DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0501797

Recommended citation:
Alloso, J. R. (2026). Effectiveness of automated Phil-IRI templates in streamlining division-level data consolidation. Pantao (The International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (1), 8891-8899. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS0501797

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