THE EFFECTS OF SHORTAGE OF EQUIPMENT IN ICT STUDENTS OF MCA

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

A Practical Research
Presented to
MCA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Geuel C. Alba
Joseph Lawrence T. Fortaleza
Casandra Joy R. Manuel
Lorenz Manuel C. Menorca
Ycci C. Palima
Prince Cedrick C. Pilar
.Edner James L. Plastina
Jhon Rave Rosales
Lean Rose B. Sison

Miss Rosalinda D. Butawan

November 2022
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Information and communications technology (ICT) is essentially any
technology that makes communication easier. ICT is a term that is frequently used to
describe the fusion of many technologies and communication protocols to convey a
variety of data kinds. ICT is a field of technology that is used to manage
communication processes like telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent
building management system, audiovisual processing transmission systems, and
network-based control and monitoring tasks. According to Amutha (2020) ICT is a
broad term that covers any form of communication technology, such as video
conferencing and distance learning, as well as related services and applications. It
includes everything from radio and television to cellular phones, computers, network
hardware and software, satellite systems, and more. These technologies are used in
education, namely to assist and enhance student learning and create learning
environments. ICT makes knowledge acquisition more accessible, and concepts in
learning areas are understood while engaging students in the application of ICT.
Information and communication technology makes it possible to use leading-edge
educational materials and modernize teaching techniques, fostering greater student
engagement and the concurrent learning of technology skills. Instant messaging and
VoIP phones are two examples of the more efficient, quick-access communication
tools offered by ICT. It offers fun new methods to have fun, relax, network, establish
relationships, and get supplies of services and things.
The internet is a great platform for students to learn all about their life, and
about life. The Internet provides big opportunities for learning beyond the classroom
and improving everyone's knowledge. They can learn new things with the use of the
internet. Students having access to digital devices such as laptops,computers, and
smartphones, will help them learn anytime, anywhere. These devices have become
essentials in today's era. Having digital devices are not for fun and leisure anymore,
they are appropriate for learning chances of students for unexplored topics in their
classes. According to Aheto and Cronje (2018) that laptops and smartphone
ownership influenced and supported design students' learning. With these advanced
tools, technical skills can be practiced. Also, it brings limitless possibilities for
learning to fully equip them and help students prepare for their future careers.
Learning ICT is essential and so is their equipment. ICT can enhance one
order thinking skills, creativity, communication, and increase motivation. Meanwhile,
their equipment can help life to be easier; smartphones can connect you to your friend
or loved one, laptops can help you with your work, the internet can make assignments
easy and also entertain, etc. As stated by Statista, as of November 2022 83.32% of
people in the world own a smartphone, and in 2020 4,037 Million people have a
Gmail account. According to Lawrence (2022) In 2022, Smartphones are not a luxury,
but a need to survive and thrive in society, he also stated that smartphones had
replaced many devices and practices that living without one is impossible in 2022.
Truly ICT has changed the world so much that almost everyone can't live without
having a smartphone or sort of.

1.2 Statement of the problem

This study aims to know the effects of the shortage of equipment in learning
ICT to the ICT Students of MCA Montessori School.

Specifically, this seeks answer to the following questions;

1.2.1 What is the profile of the ICT students in terms of:

1.2.1.1 Year/Section
1.2.1.2 Sex
1.2.1.3 Age
1.2.2 What is the level of knowledge in ICT of the respondents?
1.2.3. What are the impacts of shortage of equipment in ICT to the respondents?
1.2.4 What equipment do the respondents have?
1.2.5. What are the challenges that the respondents may encounter because of lack of
equipment?

1.3 HYPOTHESIS
There is a significant relationship between the challenges to the respondents in
terms of academic performance, low grades, outdated devices, among the effects of
lack of ICT equipment in terms of exam, assignments, activities, grading, and level of
their knowledge in ICT.

1.4 Definition of Terms

Acquisition - Is acquiring or obtaining assets or objects.

Audiovisual - incorporating sight and sound, often in the form of images and audio
recordings of music or speech.
Broadcast - Refers to the simultaneous transmission of messages to multiple
recipients.
Computer - It is an electronic device used for sorting and organizing data. It is also a
personal/home computer.
Digital Devices - Is the physical unit of equipment that contains a computer and uses
digital data.
Fusion - Is the process or result of combining two or more things together to create
one entity.
Internet - Is an electronic communications that connects computers around the world
that allows people to share information and communicate with each other.
Laptop - It is a type of computer sometimes called a notebook computer that is
suitable to use while traveling.
Order thinking skill - A skill that understands, knows how to analyze, evaluate
complex information, and connect facts.
Smartphone - It has a touchscreen interface, internet access, an operating system, and
is capable of running downloaded applications.
Technical Skill - It is the set of abilities used to perform practical tasks.
Technology - Refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of
scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes.
Telecommunication - These are the means of electronic transmission of information
over distances. These networks are run by computers.
Transmission system - A combination or assembly of components that forms a
complex whole entity that functions as a single unit to accomplish the transmission
signals.
VoIP Phone - Voice Over Internet Protocol Phone is a based telephone designed to
send and receive phone calls over an IP network.

1.5 OBJECTIVE
1. The purpose of this study was to learn about the effects of a lack of equipment on
ICT students at MCA Montessori School.
2. Our study aims to know the level of knowledge of an ICT student.
3. The purpose of our study is to see if lack of equipment does really affect the level
of knowledge of an ICT student.
1.6 Significance of the Study

This study will be undertaken to find out the effects of shortage of equipment
in ICT Students of MCA Montessori School.

Students

The direct respondents of this study are the students of MCA Montessori
school. The study will help the students to adjust and acknowledge more about the
effects and thrive for improvement.

Teachers

The findings of this study reveal that teachers had a strong desire to integrate
ICT into the teaching-learning process even though with difficulties.

Future Researchers

The study helped to identify the current needs and challenges faced by
professionals and students when interacting with ICT.
1.8 Theoretical Background

As time goes by, learning becomes easier and faster by using new methods and
different devices. With the help of new innovative technology students can now learn
easier and quicker.
Educational technology is the practice to facilitate learning and to bring more
effectiveness in learning and teaching. There are three (3) major educational theories
as stated by David (2017), the behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism that are
well-recognized and widely implemented to the growth and utilization of educational
technology.
According to Frederic Skinner (1990) that awards and punishment can alter
students' learning performance. Researchers confirmed that Behaviorism is key for
educators as well as its effectiveness implemented in programmatic instructions and
strongly promoted and applied in computing-assisted-instruction and the development
of educational technology.
Piaget et al. (1930) represent the Cognitive theory. Cognitive learning theory
explains how external and internal factors influence students' mental processes to
boost learning. In education, it is to develop students' abilities of creative thinking,
analyzing, memory, and problem-solving through computer-assisted instructions. It
studies the human brain's thinking process. Cognitivists think that humans possess
natural modes of receiving, utilizing and processing information at different cognitive
development stages. Support the study of people's cognitive development procedures
and style and design different educational programs based on students cognitive
development needs at different development stages.
Constructivism theory is a theory that says students construct knowledge rather
than just take in information. The core of this theory is discovery learning. Dewey
(1952) is a well known educational psychologist who believes that practicing is a
foundation of learning and without learning practice students would get lost. He also
stressed that students construct their knowledge in practice, and instructional design
should respect students' psychological development needs. Vygotsky, a former Soviet
psychologist proposed a social constructivist theory that highlights one's social and
cultural backgrounds to find out one's behavior. He also believes that human growth is
a product of culture. The influence of constructivist theory on the development and
implementation of technology is the learner's open curiosity about something new,
mainly reflected in introducing educational games, multimedia development and
dynamic online interactions.

1.9 Scope and Limitations

This study focuses on the effects of shortage of equipment in ICT Students of
MCA Montessori School. This research is made to help the students be aware of the
consequences for not having proper equipment in ICT.