Classroom-Based Information and Communication Technology Activities for Increase Time-on-Task

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aimed to assess the attendance of the pupils and the factors affecting it with the end view of a propose-action plan utilizing classroom-based Information and Communication Technology (ICT) activities for increased time-on task for elementary pupils. Specifically, it sought answers to determine availability and effectiveness of information and communication technology resources the teachers use in the development of lessons and the propose-action plan that will increase the time-on-task of the pupils that is very important in attaining a successful and meaningful output.

METHODS

The descriptive method was utilized with the survey questionnaire as the main tool in gathering data. The descriptive method is also known as the "what is" method which highlights and emphasizes on what actually existed such as current conditions, practices, situations or any phenomena without any control or manipulation of the variables under scrutiny. The respondents of the study were the teachers in Mainaga-San Francisco Elementary School. There were seventeen (17) respondents.

RESULTS

Results indicated that laptop and television were very much available at teachers' participants and it is good to note that all the teachers have an available ICT resources that will make the planned intervention and activities to be possible. Further analysis also reveals that using laptop and television in teaching were described as Very Effective which means that teachers always used and experienced the easy and handy ICT resources in lessons development of the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The results determine the availability and effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom like laptop, television, projector, internet, video clips, and Wattpad application. Teachers uses Information and Communication Technology as process materials dependent on the competency to be developed and its effectiveness. Further review for enhancement of the proposed action plan for the utilization of classroom-based Information and Communication Technology may besubjected in the success of enhanced time-on-task.