Factors Affecting the Implementation of Instructional Technology in Classroom Discussion: Basis for a Supplementation Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study was conducted to find out the factors affecting the instructional technology implementation in classroom discussion of Lambayong Elementary School teachers.

METHODS

This study employed a descriptive study approach. The respondents were 12 classroom advisers.The utilized survey questionnaire was adapted from the study of Veronica Naimova -Factors Affecting the Implementation of Instructional Technology in the Second Language Classroom -and exploited to gather the necessary data. The statistical tools employed in interpreting the data gathered were frequency distribution and weighted mean.

RESULTS

The study revealed that the available instructional technologies in some of the twelve (12) classrooms were LED Television, Direct View-Tube TV with DVD player, and Data projector, upon request. Among the instructional technologies, Online Video, LED television, Internet Connected Computer and Direct View-Tube TV with DVD Player have the most significant impact in classroom discussion. Furthermore, Technology Availability in the Classroom, Teachers' Lack of Experience, Quality Materials, and Teachers' Anxiety towards Technology, were the factors affecting the impediment of instructional technology's implementation.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the factors that impede the implementation of instructional technologies in classroom discussions. These were lack of personal computer among students, teacher's lack of experience, technology availability in the classroom and quality materials.