The Role of Technology vis--vis Modes of Communication in the Creation of a Healthy Educational Atmosphere at the Kalinga-Apayao State College

Researchers: Marciano A. Paroy Jr. Applied Communications Officer, R&D Ernesto T. Miguel Extension Services Dr. Eduardo T. Bagtang KASC President Dr. Carmelita T. Ayang-ang Vice President for Academic Affairs & Student Development Dr. Jovita E. Saguibo Director for Research

Perfelia R. Buen Management Information System Institutional Affiliation: Kalinga Apayao State College, Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga Email ad: kastatecollege@yahoo.com Abstract The research pegged the following objectives: (1) to identify and describe the modes of communication through which flow of information is made; (2) to identify and describe the existing technology-based means of information transfer; (3) to establish correlation between technology and effective communication as tools in attaining a healthy educational atmosphere which will eventually spill over into the community. The study solidifies the observation that information is vital in the attainment of organizational goals. This paper establishes that with the common modes of information transfer from management to the subordinate level, and even further to the client level (students and the outside community in which the learning institution is based) understanding and appreciation of desired goals are better and more quickly attained when there is an effective interplay between technology and the various modes of communication, as applied and embraced by all concerned entities within the learning environment. The paper further ascertains that the creation of a healthy educational atmosphere eventually spills over into the community which the state college services pointing to the importance of attaching a human side to technology, and not just its role as a gadget to drive an information home to its intended receivers.