Information and Communication Technology Tools and the Academic Performance of JHS Students of Congressional District I, Division of Batangas

Abstract

This study examined how useful ICT tools are in improving specific aspects of students’ academic performance in TLE. Specifically, the study’s main goal was to determine the extent of ICT tools utilization in terms of instructional delivery, student engagement and participation, skills development, and assessment and feedback, assess the level of usefulness of ICT tools in relation to learning outcomes and teacher efficiency, examine the relationship between ICT tools utilization and academic performance, and identify the challenges encountered by teachers in using the said ICT tools in teaching and learning.

The study employed a quantitative descriptive research design involving 126 Junior High School TLE teachers from public schools in Congressional District I, Division of Batangas. Survey questionnaires and interviews were mainly used as the data gathering instrument. After thorough analysis and interpretation of the gathered data, the findings revealed that ICT tools are utilized to a great extent across all areas, particularly in instructional delivery.

Moreover, ICT tools were also found to be highly useful in improving both learning outcomes and teacher efficiency. A significant relationship was also established between the level of ICT tools utilization and its usefulness in improving academic performance. Teachers, on the other hand, reported certain challenges such as limited ICT resources, unstable internet connection, lack of technical support, and unequal access among students.

Based on the findings, Project ELEVATE was proposed to enhance ICT integration in TLE instruction. The study concluded that ICT tools utilization is indeed useful for teachers and beneficial for students. More importantly, addressing the identified challenges is important in order to take full advantage of the benefits and effectiveness of ICT tools in improving teaching and learning outcomes