Authors : Amora, Melvin V.; Batan, Arneda Q.; Caay, Ma. Christine B.; Levardo, Kaye T.; Palileo, Angelica G.

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10559094

Abstract : In today's dynamic educational landscape, integrating technology emerged as the fundamental strategy to enhance educational experiences and outcomes. The fusion of technology with pedagogy offers vast opportunities to facilitate interactive, engaging, and personalized learning experiences in schools (Voogt, J., et al., 2013). Here is some importance of technology integration in education. First, enhanced engagement and active learning, technology integration promotes active participation and engagement among students by utilizing multimedia resources, simulations, and interactive tools (Puentedura, R., 2006). Second, adapting learning technologies cater to individual student needs, allowing educators to customize learning experiences based on students’ abilities, learning styles, and pace (Means, B., et al., 2010). Some Online platforms and tools facilitate collaborative learning environments, enabling students to collaborate, communicate, and engage in group projects irrespective of geographical barriers (Gikas, J., & Grant, M., 2013). Real-world Application and Critical Thinking. Technology integration fosters critical thinking skills by providing access to real-world data, simulations, and problem-solving scenarios, preparing students for the challenges of the modern workforce (Gee, J.P., 2007). Some of the challenges and considerations when integrating technology into schools may lead to possible problems accessing technology among students and hindering quality learning opportunities (Warschauer, M., 2006). Also, it is necessary to consider that technology when integrated in schools requires faculty development program in order to achieve the necessary good practices in the classroom and maximixe the learning experiences of the students. The shift towards outcomes-based instruction emphasizes learning objectives, competencies, and mastery of skills over traditional content-centric approaches (Gronlund, N.E., 2004). Technology integration aligns well with outcomes- based instruction, as it enables educators to assess student progress and mastery of competencies through adaptive learning online platforms (Baker, R.S., et al 2008), providing immediate feedback and tailoring instruction based on individual learning needs (Black, P., & Wiliam, D., 1998) and facilitating authentic assessments and performance tasks that measure the real-world application of skills (Wiggins, G., 1998). Therefore, integrating technology in teaching and learning offers immense potential which may transform education by fostering engagement, personalization, and the development of 21st-century skills. However, careful considerations and strategies must address challenges such as accessibility and well-planned educator training for optimal utilization of technology to meet such outcomes in education. The digital natives in schools likely learn with technology tools related to their knowledge and skills. With this, the researchers are motivated to delve into such research to gather data from schools that integrate Technology tools in teaching and learning processes. The researchers seek to prove that technology will promote outcomes-based instructions in schools where technology is available and accessible to students. The Department of Education mandated schools to adopt the blended learning modality last 2020 which was during the pandemic time, COVID-19 generally affecting our face-to-face modality which also hit us greatly in the Philippines and other countries. Integrating technology in teaching and learning within schools has become a pivotal area of research, focusing on enhancing educational methodologies and outcomes. Gain some strategic incorporation of technology into the educational framework, particularly in the alignment of producing outcomes in context to the school curriculum maps and learning plans. Education has witnessed a significant transformation due to technological advancements. Traditional teaching methods are being augmented or replaced by innovative technologies. The advent of computers, the internet, educational software, and digital tools has revolutionized the educational landscape.