The Effect of Technology Integration in the Academic Performance of Kinder-Grade Six Pupils in Malinao Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As the academic performance of Kinder-Grade Six pupils of Malinao Elementary School is not yet improved and pupils' interest in studies is not yet observed, the researcher conducted this study to know the effect of technology integration in engaging the pupils in the teaching-learning process and enhancing their academic performance.

During the Technology Integration process, a common problem is that the availability of the technology, teacher competency level with the given technology and the degree to which the technology is utilized in the classroom. This study aims to determine and to ensure that the Technology Integration had a really good effect and enhanced the academic performance of the pupils

METHODS

Descriptive qualitative research was conducted to identify the effect of technology integration in the academic performance of the pupils. The respondents of the study were the Grade Four-Grade Six pupils and teachers who will be benefited in the results and findings of this study.The researchers used a checklist, questionnaire and written interview as gathering tools to attain the objectives of the study.

RESULTS

This part of the study presents the responses to the research objectives heaved in the research.

1.The extent of the use of technology integration in the classroom

Table 2 shows the different technology that can be used and integrated into the classroom. According to the teacher-respondents with a percentage of 71.43% they used. The result from the pupil-respondents in terms of technology that they wanted to be used by their teachers shows 74.43% of them wanted the laptop/computers.ptop/computers to the highest extent.

Data in Table 4 shows that the teacher-respondents used to the highest extent the technology in Science and MAPEH with both 71.43%.

Results tallied in Table 6 show that 6 teacher-respondents or 85.71% prefer of using the video/video clips as an aid for teaching. Results tallied in Table 6 show that 6 teacher-respondents or 85.71% prefer of using the video/videoclips as an aid for teaching.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers heaved the following conclusions and recommendations:

1. Technology integration engages pupils in teaching-learning process, prepares pupils in the real world situation, makes pupils more active, creative and critical thinker, and, enhance pupils' academic performance.

2. It is recommended that all teachers must integrate technology into the classroom to enhance pupils' academic performance.