Students’ And Teachers’ Perspectives on ICT Integration in Learning Process During Pandemic

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration allows educators to update traditional coaching to meet the global demand for fully technology-based coaching and mastering equipment and learning tools.
 This study wants to identify students and teachers’ perceptions on how effective ICT integration is in supporting the teaching and learning process in the classroom.
 The researcher used quantitative methodology, developed survey questionnaire and administered to target respondents in the three campuses of Ifugao State University. Respondents were composed of 66 Education students and 35 faculty members. The data for this quantitative study was examined using descriptive and inferential statistics.
 It was found out that most teachers and students agreed on the effectiveness of ICT integration in the teaching and learning process. The findings showed that ICT integration is beneficial for teachers teaching quality, improve learning materials and motivate students to be more creative and imaginative. Thus, learning and teaching become effective with ICT integration.
 Based on the results, it is recommended that for teachers, a digital literacy assessment may be administered to the teachers, after which a series of hands on activities will be conducted. For students, in order to derive the maximum effect regarding the use of ICT in learning, an action research may be conducted first among students to identify and solve issues on the use and challenges of ICT in teaching and learning.