The Effectiveness of Technology Integration inside the Classroom

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As an instructional leader whose role is to observe classes and give technical assistance to teachers and school heads, it has been observed that many of our teachers today try to integrate the use of technology in daily teaching. As one of an effective strategy the use of computers, LED television, multimedia projector, gadgets like iPad, iPhone, cellular phone, the tablet also aid instruction. Interaction on part of the students and technology resources usually make them more motivated to learn and be engaged in school activities. It has always been the suggestion of instructional supervisors that teachers use technology in teaching. The digital gap that often exists between teachers and students and increased pressures from administrators and society to implement more technology without clear, research-based explanations led the researcher to research on the effectiveness of technology integration and how does it affect student’s engagement in the classrooms.

METHODS

Questionnaires were used. The first set is for the 55 Grade VI pupils the second set for the 12 teachers and the other set for the seven elementary School Heads of Batangas City District. Such questionnaires were distributed by the researcher to the target respondents in their schools. The researcher requested the school heads to set target dates of retrieval. After retrieval, the answers were tallied, analyzed and interpreted. After the questionnaires have been retrieved, the responses were tabulated. Data gathered were presented in the succeeding tables. After each table, the data were analyzed and interpreted in the light of the major and specific objectives defined in this research. Possible interventions were crafted based on the results of the survey questionnaires.

RESULTS

Led Television is the most frequently used form of technology, particularly during presentation and application phases. In general, teachers use technology ina moderate extent. The integration of modern technology in teaching is very effective. Students become more motivated and engaged when they are directly involved in manipulating equipment or gadgets and because of this, they perform higher in assessment and evaluation.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for the integration of modern technology in teaching. Learner-driven activities will keep them motivated and engaged, thus their performance will be more effective.