Enhancing Teaching in Science: Utilizing Technology Tools in Improving Student Learning and Motivation among Grade Four Students in San Luis Elementary School, Sto. Tomas South District, S.Y. 2017-2018

Abstract

NTRODUCTION

In an ever-changing technological world, computers seem to be at the forefront of education. Technology is a part of nearly everything that people do. Technology has increasingly become an integrated part of our lives. Most rely their activities to it even in simple tasks and are reliant in the use of a cellular phone, laptop computers, or personal global positioning system, more commonly known as GPS. While people of all ages increasingly use technology for routine tasks, children are among the most frequent users of technology (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2010).

METHODS

The researchers used the data gathering procedures namely: observation and comparative analysis. The researcher gathered necessary data from teachers that attempted to answer the questions of the problem. The primary aim of the researcher in this study was to assess the increase in students’ attendance and test scores through utilization of technology tools to improve student learning and motivation among grade four pupils at San Luis Elementary School.

For the attainment of the objective of this study, observation forms, questionnaire, and data gathered during the focus group discussion were maximized.

Comparative analysis in educational research was used in an attempt to the descriptive method used in data gathering. The researcher distributed the prepared questionnaires and checklist to the subject-respondents of the study.

RESULTS

The researcher administered the surveys (See Appendix A and Appendix B) and collected the students’ and teachers’ data. The data consisted of answers from the questions of the pre and post activity, compared and analyzed by the researcher. The researcher compared and analyzed the data. The data analysis indicated whether students' motivation improved when a teacher added technology tools into the classroom curriculum, regardless of whether the students are average, inclusion, or fast learners. Answers to the instruments were placed on an Excel spreadsheet and then compared by the researcher who then published the results to the students and teachers who took the survey.

DISCUSSIONS

The purpose of this study was to decide if the utilization of technology tools increased motivation, student attendance, and grades in grade four students in San Luis Elementary School by administering a survey to students and teachers. Dwyer (1994) stated to fully integrate technology; the educator typically experiences five stages.