Effectiveness of Using Technology as a Learning Tool of the HUMSS Grade 12 Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines: An assessment

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using technology as a learning tool in the teaching-learning process of the selected Grade 12 HUMSS students of Bestlink College of the Philippines school year 2018-2019. Specifically, it sought answers on the level of effectiveness of these technologies in terms of doing homework, projects, and research works. The descriptive method of research was used. Through the survey questionnaire, the fact-finding and investigative process described the effectiveness of technology as a learning tool. The questionnaire was substantiated with an informal interview for verification purposes and supplied the information that could not be found in the records. The assessments made by the fifty (50) Grade 12 HUMSS students of Bestlink College of the Philippines were as follows: 27 or 54 percent of the respondents utilized their cellphones as learning tool; 4 or 8 percent of them used desktops; 10 or 20 percent of them utilized laptops; and 9 or 18 percent of them used tablets. These technologies were effectively utilized in doing homework, projects, and research works. This study found out that the above technologies were highly effective learning tools for student-respondents. Since cellphones, laptops, desktops, and tablets were commonly utilized as the students’ learning tools, the Grade 12 HUMSS students recommend that teachers allow them to utilize these technologies during class lectures and activities for academic purposes and for carrying out their research works.