EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

OF SELECTED STUDENTS OF ANHS: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

A Research Paper Presented to

the Faculty of Agusan National High School
Senior High School
Butuan City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

PRACTICAL RESEARCH I
(Qualitative Research)

AÑORA, JOHN ANDREW J.

CUBILLAS, ALINOE TRAVIS C.
GACMATAN, KRISTINE JOY B.
ONCINES, ANDREA JULY T.
PANTALEON, BEA I.

April 2024

CHAPTER I
 INTRODUCTION

As technology becomes a widespread force in our daily lives, it's integration into

educational settings prompts a critical examination of its effects on student learning

outcomes .The increasing use of technology in education has raised discussions about

its impacts on the student's academic performance. While existing literature provides

insights into the broader relationship between technology and education, there is a need

for a focused exploration of how technology specifically influences the academic

performance of students at Agusan National High School (ANHS).

Based on a study conducted by Ahlam Mohammed Al Abdullatif and Azza Ali

Gameil (2021), educational technologies such as learning sources through internet, and

learning management systems could help the academic performance of the high school

students, highlighting the benefits and challenges of both teachers and students. This

can lead to increased student engagement and enhanced accessibility to learning

materials that might have an impact on influencing the academic performance of high

school students. Similarly, research by Tondeur et al. (2017) emphasizes the quality

and purpose of technology based education, as well as the different kinds of

characteristics of students, can play a vital role in determining the effectiveness of using

technology in academics. However, these studies mainly focus on the experiences of

selected Agusan National High School students and understand the influence of

technology on their academic performance.

Recognizing and addressing the impact of technology on the academic

performance of selected students at Agusan National High School plays a role for

promoting their growth and success. By gaining insights into their experiences in
navigating the digital landscape, educators, administrators, and stakeholders can

develop tailored interventions and support structures to assist these students

academically. Furthermore, addressing their experiences contributes to creating a

supportive environment for all students, promoting a culture of excellence and well-

being within the school community. Hence, this research aims to fill the identified gap by

investigating the impact of technology on the academic performance of selected

students at Agusan National High School through a phenomenological lens. By

exploring into the lived experiences and perceptions of these students, the study seeks

to uncover the multifaceted ways in which technology influences their learning journey.

In summary, while numerous studies have explored the impact of technology on

students academic performance, there is a lack of research focusing directly on

perceptions and experiences of students at Agusan National High School. By

addressing this gap, this research seeks to understand of how technology impacts the

academic performance and to gain the insights of how technological tools influence

their learning experience into achievements. Therefore, this study aims to answer the

following questions:

1. What effects does technology have on the study habits and learning

practices of Agusan National High School students?

2. What obstacles do students face when incorporating technology into

their schoolwork, and how do they overcome these obstacles?

3. How does the use of technology in the classroom at Agusan National

High School improves or distracts them from their overall educational

experience, according to students themselves?

 This study will further give understanding on how technology affects the

academic performance of students at Agusan National High School. This research

could provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and parents on how to

effectively integrate technology into education to enhance learning outcomes.

Furthermore, the findings could benefit students by informing strategies that optimize

the use of technology in their academic track, potentially leading to improved

performance and success. Lastly, this study will provide information and can be used as

reference for future researchers.

 CHAPTER II
LITERATURE REVIEW

This literature and studies of other related researches which are related to the

topic of this study provide a comprehensive overview of the existing research

landscape surrounding the impact of technology on the academic performance of

students, specifically focusing on selected students of Agusan National High School.

Technology Integration in Education

Technology provides meaningful learning experiences. The learners tend to have

more opportunities to cooperate with their peers leading to learning from each other

(Costley, 2014). Education at the high school level is a critical period in students'

development, where technology integration plays a crucial role as it empowers learners

with more opportunities to cooperate with their peers, fostering a collaborative

environment where individuals can lean from each others' insights. Students are given

more opportunities to interact with instructors, collaborate with peers, and engage

themselves in the learning process when technology is integrated (Schindler et al.,

2017). Integrating technology enables personalized learning experiences, catering to

the individual needs and learning styles of each student. Throughout history, education

has undergone transformative shifts, from oral traditions to handwritten manuscripts to

the printing press and mass dissemination of knowledge during the time. Technology

integration in education has become increasingly functional as educators recognize its

potential to enhance learning outcomes. According to (Costley, 2014), technology has

become powerful contributor to learning and can be used to deepen the learners'

engagement in meaningful curriculum. By using digital tools, educators can personalize

instruction, cater to diverse learning styles, and foster deeper engagement with the

curriculum, not only enhancing the effectiveness of teaching but also empowers

students to actively participate in their educational journey, leading to more meaningful

and impactful learning outcomes.

In addition, the potential use of technology for learning depends on how digital

technologies are used cognitively stimulate and engage students in learning activities

(Chien et al., 2016). Educators play a significant role in shaping learners experiences

through technology integration in education. The effectiveness of implementing

technology into education fundamentally relies on the manner in which educators use

digital tools to actively engage and restoring students cognitively during learning

activities, shaping a dynamic educational experience. (Niederhauser & Lindstrom, 2018)

measured technology integration also referred to technology adoption in different ways.

They include adapting teaching methods to use the unique capabilities of technology,

such as incorporating multimedia presentations, simulations, or virtual field trips to

provide immersive learning experiences. Equally crucial on using technologies for

students engagement in learning activities.

Student Engagement and Success

 In the era of 21st century, the world is based on technology and its potential impact

on students' engagement to utilize the technology for different purposes (Ahmad, 2014).

The students' different engagement of technology is an important factor for students

learning and personal development. It is considered as one of the major indicator for

improving the quality of academic performance. Similarly, research by (Shernoff et al.,

2016) emphasizes that there are many more environmental factors that lead to the

impact on students' engagement. It highlights the technology being utilized in education

fosters student engagement by providing interactive learning experiences specialized to

individual needs, empowering students to explore, create, and innovate in the digital

era. Educators play a crucial role in students' engagement with technological integration

by contextualizing lessons within real-world scenarios, illustrating the practical

implications of academic concepts and highlighting connection to students' interests and

experiences. According to (Halili, 2019), learning with technology is the greatest shift in

teaching and learning while (Howard et al., 2016) suggested that without proper

planning, technology could result ti breakdown of student engagement rather than

helping. Overall, technology integration is recommended to be supported because it will

increase students' interest and allowing them to learn at their own pace while still

improving.

Utilizing technology in the education has been shown to help contribute to

increased student academic success (McClung et al., 2019). Students academic

success may be affected by examining their interest while integrating technology in

education. Arkansas Tech University examined the impacts of one-to-one laptop

implementation compare to traditional use of technology in the classroom. Results from

students examination showed students who used one-to-one technology performed

higher in all tested subjects compared to those who did not have one-to-one access to

technology. (Leo & Puzio, 2016) highlighted ideas that contribute to positive effect of

technology to students' success. They include several examinations from selected high

school level proves the result for significance of technology through learning experience

and success. The study found utilizing technology increased student success and

motivation to learn and allowed for better teacher-student interactions but does not find

why academic achievement was lesser in the group without access to technology

(Murphy, 2016). It emphasizes the use of various educational technologies in the

general educational setting tends to build stronger relationships between students and

teachers and enhance student learning.

Experiences

Technology use in schools can be categorized in a variety of ways, including for

productivity, instruction, and creation (Roblyer & Hughes, 2019). Productivity technology

such as learning management systems, digital calendars, and task management

applications is significant for students and educators for managing their time. By

categorizing technology this way, they emphasizes that educators can strategically

integrate tools that support productivity to enhance the learning experience and prepare

students for success in the digital age. In a study conducted by (Wang et al., 2014)

highlights students reported using word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools,

and web searches most often in class (Peck et al., 2015) making their learning

experiences a lot more easier. Meanwhile, in the survey conducted by (Selwyn & Bulfin,
2016), students across three secondary schools highlighted three frustrations, including

personal devices being taken away from them, content-filtering or blocking which was

unlike their experiences out of school. It suggests that students feel hindered by policies

that restrict their personal device usage, such as having their device confiscated.

Furthermore, these frustrations can lead to students “working around” school authority

(Selwyn & Bulfin, 2016) and (Peck et al., 2015) referred to these students as “digital

rebels”. It emphasizes the resistance against established rules and norms related to

technology use within the school environment.

Our current community of students are born in a world where technology is

convenient. The types of technology are the use of computers and its components, and

online learning management systems (Fedora, 2015). The commonality of technology in

students' lives prior to their school experiences influences their attitudes and behaviors

towards technology within the educational setting. According to the study of (Magama &

Marzano, 2014) to further understand experiences, a discussion about technologies'

potential to enhance traditional instructional methods is needed. This promotes to gain a

deeper understanding of students' experiences with technology in education, therefore,

it is important to engage in a discussion about how technology has the potential to

improve or enhance instructional methods. It is essential for students to use strategies

taught while using technology (Poole & Sky-McIlvain, 2014). Additionally, it may explore

how technology can facilitate personalized learning experiences promote collaboration

and communication among students provide access to diverse learning materials, and

offer opportunities for active, hands-on learning. These capabilities provide teachers
and students with a new avenue of discovery that creates differentiated instruction in a

modern way (Alpert and Shepherd, 2015).

Students' Performance

Connecting technology to academic performance has become ubiquitous in the

lives of the students. Technology can contribute to students' academic performance in

various ways such as, accessing information and resources from the internet. According

to (Bulman & Farlie, 2016; Vigdor et al., 2014), studies have shown that accessing to

the internet and digital resources can effectively make a huge impact on student'

academic execution by providing them with extensive information and learning

materials. It has constantly demonstrated that the increased accessibility to diverse

learning resources that the internet provides, allowing students to explore various topics

beyond what traditional textbooks may offer. This exposure to a wide range of

information can enhance their understanding of subjects and foster critical thinking

skills. Similarly, a study by (Lister, 2015) suggested that when technology is applied

properly, it can be a determining factor in influencing students' knowledge and learning.

They include the benefits of implementing technology in basic education, making

learning more interactive and less boring. This may improve students' attitude towards

learning and interest. Additionally, technology provides opportunities for learning control

as well as it can help students to develop their skills in order to achieve success to their

performance academically (Hanus & Fox, 2015).

 Enabling technology to personalized and adaptive learning like intelligent tutoring

systems, contribute students with designed instructions and responses can lead to

students in having improvement on their academic performances (Steenbergen - Hu et

al., 2016; Pane et al., 2017). Technology having the ability to adopt the students'

individual needs and learning styles can nurture more effective learning experiences,

which can positively gain impact on students' performance. According to the study

conducted by (Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, 2017), the digital

infrastructure, including laptops, is a good foundation for a knowledgeable learning

environment. They suggests that it will increase opportunities for students on several

dimensions and affects learning experience. Moreover, it will give students increased

access to information which will increase available literature as well as challenge

students' judgment on reliability. Students will get to access to programs that can

enhance their learning outcome. Overall, the use of laptop in education can make

students able to focus on more complex problems, which in turn can increase students'

performance. However, they also include that it is better to utilize technology in order to

actually improve the quality of education.

Impact of Technology on Study Habits

Effective study habits play an important role in achieving academic success. These

routines involve tasks that students complete regularly and consistently to accomplish

learning objectives, such as reading, taking notes, and leading study groups. ( Rabia et

al, 2017). A study by Arieta et al. (2017) highlighted that study habits play a significant

role in students' lives. The success or failure of each student depends on their study
habits. The research also mentioned that learning is not just about memorizing but is a

skill that requires practice and hard work. The study further revealed that the success of

a student depends on their ability, intelligence, and the effort they put into their studies.

Examining the impact of social media on study habits, the study conducted by

Alsaqri and Dayrit (2018), titled "Impact of Social Networking Sites on Study Habits

among Saudi Nursing Students at Hail University," emphasizes the deep impact of

social media usage on students' study routines and academic performance. Their

findings suggest that any disruption to study habits caused by social media usage can

negatively impact students' academic achievements. Similarly, Joshi and Sharma

(2017) suggest that excessive use of the internet may lead to poorer study habits and

lower achievement, as their research found better study habits among those who didn't

use the Internet frequently.

Moreover, the study conducted by Ilo et al (2018) revealed that the students who

used ICT facilities more frequently tended to have stronger study habits. This suggests

that using technology can be a helpful tool for improving academic performance.
 CHAPTER III
DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
This chapter deals on the overall approach of the research and its objectives. It

states the participants and the site of the study and the sampling technique used. In

addition, it addresses the responsibilities and positions of researchers as wells as data

gathering and analysis. This chapter also emphasizes the procedure by which the

researchers established credibility.

Overall Approach and Rationale

The purpose of this research is to determine whether technology use has any effects on

the academic achievement of senior high school students at ANHS. The researchers'

methodology is qualitative, and they particularly used an idealistic or humanistic

approach while asking research questions or queries. To understand people's opinions,

unique experiences, attitudes, personalities, and social interactions, qualitative research

is used (Jena et al.,2016).

Furthermore, phenomenology is a qualitative research methodology that emphasizes

the commonalities of an experienced event within a particular group (Cresswell, 2013).

Site or Population and Sampling Strategies

The researchers will conduct the interview at the City of Butuan. The researchers use

Simple random sampling to know the impact of the technology on the academic

performance of the selected students in ANHS. Simple random sampling refers to a

sampling technique where the likelihood of selecting each unit is the same.

The sample that is selected at random is thought to be fair and representative of the

entire population (Singh & Masuku, 2014). The researchers will choose fifteen (15)

participants which will provide insights into the relationship between technology usage

and academic achievement among selected ANHS students.

Access, Roles, Reciprocity, Trust and Rapport

The researchers sent letters to the principal and participants asking permission to

conduct the study. The roles of each researcher are to record, transcribe, and translate

the interviewees’ responses.. During the interview, the interviewers took notes and

recorded the conversation to ensure that the data was securely kept. The interviewers

introduced themselves and the study being conducted while assuring the privacy and
anonymity of the interviewees. The researchers took great care to protect the

information collected and gain the trust of the participants.

Ethical and Political Consideration

The respondents in this research were not interrogated in any way. The researchers

acquired full consent from the respondents, reassuring them that their identities will be

left confidential. It is stated clearly to respondents that the conducted interview will be

used purely for our research purposes only. The communication between the

researchers and respondents were executed with honesty and clarity. The researchers

handled the obtained information with great esteem.

Data Collection Method

Semi-structured researchers will be the primary method for data collection. The

researchers are going to generate a questions and conduct a one-on-one interview with

a selected participants of Agusan National High School. The interviewers will collect

their experiences and beliefs about the impact of technology in the academic

performance. The researchers also prepared pens, paper, a recorder, and a phone

camera for their convenience to document the entire interview to ensure the clarity of

the data collected.

Data Analysis Procedure

The researchers will select random students in Agusan National High School as the

respondents of this research, and will be interviewed with questions connecting to this

research topic. After the interview, researchers will collect all the answers from the

interviewees, then gather and evaluate the results. The information that will be collected

will repeatedly read by the researchers and distinguish the data substantially in order to

structure their answers completely. Lastly, the researchers will differentiate and

summarize the gathered data to answer the exploration about the relationship between

students of ANHS academic performance and technology. The results will be encoded

by the researchers with full knowledge and understanding to create a theme of the

answers from the interviewees.

Procedure to Address Trustworthiness and Credibility

The degree of trustworthiness of qualitative research can be measured by ensuring the

credibility, transferability, dependability, and conformability of research design, process,

and action. (Haq et al., 2023) To satisfy the credibility requirement, the researchers

provided exact context-related information of their research. The researchers ensured

that the interview was voluntary and the participants were prompted to give their

consent. The researchers ensured that their privacy and comfort was put first.
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