TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION IN A FACILITATIVE CLASSROOM: ITS EFFECT ON THE LEARNING OF SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS AT EASTERN SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY-CAN-AVID

The purpose of this study is to identify the technological materials utilized by the students and instructors in the classrooms, to find out the effects of technological integration in teaching learning process and determine the significant difference of modern and traditional instructional materials as perceived by the students at Eastern Samar State University Can-avid. This study utilized a descriptive method of research using a standardized questionnaire. The researchers adopted the simple random sampling in choosing the respondents. The Slovin's formula was used in getting the target respondents of the study and IBM SPSS Statistic was utilized as a tool in analyzing the gathered data. The findings revealed that out of 170 respondents 102 or 60% averred that laptop and projector are the technological devices commonly used by students and instructors in the classroom. As to the effect of technology integration in the classroom, 69% of the respondents agree and 32% strongly agree that technology integration can increase their academic performance. With regard to the comparison of modern and traditional instructional materials, majority of the respondents agreed that modern instructional materials are more effective and efficient to utilize in the classroom. These results suggest that teachers should maximize the use of technology in the classroom to increase the academic performance of the students. The administrator should provide adequate and consistent training for the teachers in order for them to become an expert in handling technology and be aware on the benefits of integrating technology in teaching. In general, technology integration has a positive effect on the students, since result shows that technology enhances students learning and improves different skills of a 21st century learner. Keywords: technology integration, facilitative classroom, modern and traditional instructional materials, students learning, effects of technology. Keywords: Technology Integration, Facilitative Classroom, Modern and Traditional Instructional Materials, Students Learning, Effects Of Technology.