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IMPACT OF DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

AMONG G11 AND G12 ABM LEARNERS IN ABANON

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BY THE SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023

A Research Project

Presented to the Faculty of the

Senior High School Department

Abanon National High School

San Carlos City, Pangasinan

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirments

of the subject Practical Research 1

Rosario, Danah Kylle B.

Lavarias, Mark Angelo C..

Diaz, Cinderella P.

G11 – Accountancy, Business, and Management


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The successful realization of this research project is attributed to the


invaluable support and assistance provided by numerous individuals. The
Researchers want to offer the heartfelt appreciation to a lot of individuals.
Without their aid, We might not have been successful in achieving this academic
milestone.

To our Adviser, Mrs. Angela Rica A. Balolong is the one person we cannot
thank enough. We are very lucky to have a lecturer who directing us to return
when we strayed. Her compassion and messages of support have taught us how
to manage several crises and complete our study paper.

Many friends have helped us throughout these trying times. Their words
of support and participations have assisted us in finishing this particular study,
overcoming obstacles and remaining focused on our studies. I treasure our
connection and we're grateful for their faith towards us.

To our beloved parents and family, who served as a constant source of


inspiration, motivation, and financial support. Without their unwavering presence,
none of this would have been possible.

Lastly and most of all, we acknowledge the teachings, strength, and


perseverance bestowed upon them by the Almighty. It is through divine guidance
that they were able to navigate through the complexities of this study and emerge
with valuable insights and findings.
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ABSTRACT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of Study

The study entitled “Impact of Digital Learning Tools on Academic

Performance among G-11 and 12 ABM Learners in Abanon National High School

by the School Year 2022-2023” aims to investigate the effect of digital learning

tools on the academic performance of Grade 11 and 12 ABM students in Abanon

National High School. The study will be conducted during the school year 2022-

2023. While there are no specific search results that directly relate to the study,

there are several studies that explore the impact of digital learning tools on

academic performance and student attitudes towards technology. These studies

suggest that digital learning tools can positively affect student academic

achievement and motivation. Additionally, students must be equipped with strong

digital skills to perform academic work and successfully complete learning

activities. The study may also consider factors that influence schools’ digital

capacity and transformation, the influence of internet usage on academic


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performance, and the prevalence of academic procrastination among high school

and undergraduate students.

We are now in the era of what we called the digital age. Most of the

students are using internet for their works that can help in their study. Digital

learning is an emerging form of training that may replace traditional learning

methods in many situations. This is because it uses the most modern technology,

including video, mobile devices, and social media, as tools for giving students

and teachers a knowledge and skills they need for success. The impact of Digital

Learning Tools on Academic Performance is can be used to investigate for the

effect of digital learning tools on every ABM learners.These studies suggest that

digital learning tools can positively affect student academic achievement and

motivation. Additionally, students must be equipped with strong digital skills to

perform academic work and successfully complete learning activities. The study

may also consider factors that influence schools’ digital capacity and

transformation, the influence of internet usage on academic performance, and

the prevalence of academic procrastination among high school and

undergraduate students.
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Numerous studies have been conducted on the impact of digital learning

tools on academic performance in various educational settings. Digital learning

tools encompass a wide range of technologies, such as online platforms,

educational apps, interactive simulations, and virtual reality, which are designed

to supplement or enhance traditional classroom instruction.

It has the potential to improve students’ engagement, motivation, and

access to educational resources, thereby potentially leading to increased

academic performance. Digital learning can offer several benefits to students,

including increased engagement, improved access to resources, and greater

flexibility. It can be also effectively engage pstudents struggling with traditional

educational methods. For example, digital learning can provide students with

opportunities to learn at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and receive

targeted instruction. In addition, digital learning can often be more engaging than

traditional methods, as it can use multimedia content and allow for more

collaboration between students.

For instance, it can also help improve access to resources. Students who

have difficulty accessing books or other materials in a traditional classroom and

other problems including unstable internet connectivity, inadequate learning

resources, electric power interruptions, vague learning contents, overloaded


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lesson activities, limited teacher scaffolds,poor peer communication,conflict with

home responsibilities, poor learning environment may find that digital learning

provides them with more significant opportunities to access the help they need.

In addition, digital learning can be more convenient for students who have busy

schedules or live in rural areas.

However, the effectiveness of digital learning tools may vary depending on

several factors, including the quality of the tools, the readiness of students and

teachers to embrace new technologies, and the availability of reliable internet

connectivity and devices. To ensure that digital learning can be helpful on every

students and teachers in Abanon National High School.

Learning the bountiful benefits being offered by the Department of

Education, it continues to improve the digital learning through the basis of online

websites and apps that can help the needs of ABM students. To explore the

impact of digital learning tools on academic performance among G-11 and 12

ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management) learners in Abanon National

High School by the school year 2022-2023, a comprehensive research study

would need to be conducted. This study would involve qualitative research

methods to assess the correlation between the use of digital learning tools and
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academic performance, as well as factors influencing the implementation and

effectiveness of these tools.

Numerous studies have been conducted on the impact of digital learning

tools on academic performance in various educational settings. Digital learning

tools encompass a wide range of technologies, such as online platforms,

educational apps, interactive simulations, and virtual reality, which are designed

to supplement or enhance traditional classroom instruction.

The use of digital learning tools has the potential to improve students’

engagement, motivation, and access to educational resources, thereby

potentially leading to increased academic performance. These tools can provide

personalized learning experiences, interactive content, and instant feedback,

allowing students to learn at their own pace and reinforce their understanding of

concepts.

However, the effectiveness of digital learning tools may vary depending on

several factors, including the quality of the tools, the readiness of students and

teachers to embrace new technologies, and the availability of reliable internet

connectivity and devices.


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Statement of the Problem

1. What is the impact of digital learning tools on academic performance

among G-11 and G-12 ABM students in Abanon National High School by

the school year 2022-2023?

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using digital learning tools

in the classroom?

3. What are the factors that influence the effectiveness of digital learning

tools in improving academic performance among ABM students?

Scope and Delimitation

The study will focus on G-11 and G-12 ABM students in Abanon National

High School by the school year 2022-2023. The study will investigate the impact

of digital learning tools on academic performance, including the advantages and

disadvantages of using digital learning tools in the classroom. The study will also

explore the factors that influence the effectiveness of digital learning tools in

improving academic performance among ABM students. The study aims to

investigate the effect of digital learning tools on the academic performance of

ABM students. The study may consider factors such as the students’ attitudes

towards technology, their digital skills, and the school’s digital capacity and
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transformation. The study may also explore the influence of internet usage on

academic performance and the prevalence of academic procrastination among

high school and undergraduate students. The delimitation of the study is that it

only focuses on ABM students in one high school during a specific school year.

The study does not cover other grade levels, other strands, or other schools. The

study also does not consider other factors that may affect academic

performance, such as socio-economic status, family background, and health

conditions.

Significance of the Study

The study is significant because it will provide insights into the impact of

digital learning tools on academic performance among ABM students. The study

will also identify the advantages and disadvantages of using digital learning tools

in the classroom and explore the factors that influence the effectiveness of digital

learning tools in improving academic performance among ABM students. The

findings of the study can be used to inform the development of policies and

strategies for integrating digital learning tools into the classroom.

The Significance of this study focuses on the Exploration of the Impact of

Digital Learning Tools on the Academic Performance of Grade 11 and Grade 12


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students in the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand at

Abanon National High School.

For students, it can help them understand how the integration of digital

learning tools affects their learning experience. This knowledge can empower

them to make informed decisions about incorporating technology into their

educational journey and enhance their skills in utilizing technology effectively.

For parents, understanding the impact of digital learning tools can aid in

making informed decisions on how to support their children’s learning at home.

By knowing the effects of these tools on academic performance, parents can

better guide their children in using technology as a learning aid and provide the

necessary support to optimize their educational outcomes.

For teachers, helping them find effective ways to integrate digital learning

tools into their teaching practices. By understanding the best ways to incorporate

technology into their classrooms, teachers can enhance their teaching

effectiveness and stay updated with current instructional strategies and

technology trends.
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For future researchers, It can serve as a foundation for further research

in the field of technology-enhanced learning and contribute to the existing

theoretical framework. By refining and expanding upon previous studies,

researchers can generate deeper insights and identify novel approaches to

support digital learning in the specific context of G-11 and G-12 ABM students.

Definition of Terms

Conceptual Definition

Digital learning tools. Refers to any technology-based tool or resource

that is used to support teaching and learning, including online platforms,

educational apps, and multimedia resources.

ABM students. Refers to students who are enrolled in the Accountancy,

Business, and Management (ABM) strand of the senior high school curriculum.

Academic performance. Refers to the level of achievement of students in

their academic studies, including grades, test scores, and other measures of

academic achievement.
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Accountancy. The practice of recording, classifying, and reporting on

business transactions for a business. It provides feedback to management

regarding the financial results and status of an organization.

Business. A business is an organization or enterprising entity engaged in

commercial,industrial, or professional activities. Businesses can be for-profit

entities or nonprofit organizations that operate to fulfill a charitable mission or

further a social cause.

Management. Management consists of the interlocking functions of

creating corporate policy and organizing, planning, controlling, and directing an

organization's resources in order to achieve the objectives of that policy.

Accountancy Business and Management Strand. The Accountancy,

Business and Management (ABM) is a strand that focuses on the basic concepts

of financial management,business management, corporate operations, and all

things that are accounted for.


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Senior High School Curriculum. The K to 12 Program covers

Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education,

four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School) to provide

sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and

prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development,

employment, and entrepreneurship. Senior High School (SHS) refers to Grades

11 and 12, the last two years of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. SHS two

years of specialized upper secondary education; students may choose a

specialization based on aptitude, interests, and school capacity.

Strand. An area of study under an academic track that senior high school

students must take to prepare for their chosen degree in college.

Operational Definition

ABM students. Are students enrolled in Abanon national high schools

Digital Tools. Tools use for Academic performance.

Academic performace. Level of achievement of students.


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CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature

Foreign

A literature review by Abooki and Kitawi (2014) found that e-learning had

a positive impact on the academic performance of students. The study identified

factors such as educator presence in online settings, interactions between

students, teachers, and content, and deliberate connections between online and

offline activities and between campus-related and practice-related activities as

important in influencing learning experiences in e-learning and blended learning

in higher education.

A meta-analysis and review of online learning studies by the U.S.

Department of Education (2010) found that the great majority of estimated effect

sizes in the meta-analysis are for undergraduate and older students, not

elementary or secondary learners.

Local

A study by Feljone Ragma (2018) focused on the relationship between

socio-economic factors and the academic performance of senior high school


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students. The study found that socio-economic factors can affect academic

performance.

A study by Ajai and Imoko (2014) found gender differences in English

achievement and retention scores among students.

Related Studies

Foreign

A study by Zulaikha et al. (2023) examined the effectiveness of online

learning and the challenges that it presents to pupils’ abilities to learn. The study

found that online learning can be effective, but internet access and internet

packages can restrict its effectiveness.

A study by Frontiers (2021) investigated factors affecting high school

students’ online learning ineffectiveness (OLI) in online experimental courses,

particularly online science experimental courses. The study found that the

number of online experimental courses and duration of online learning are the

outward manifestations of the behavioral engagement of high school students

that we focus on in online learning.

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According to Gautam, P. (2021, May 12) in time where this pandemic hit

us, the online virtual teaching method conducted, to sustain and to not cut the

eagerness and keenness of every fellow learner who are willing to learn and

acquired lectures, so now this is called “New Normal”. The new normal in

education is the increased use of online learning tools. The COVID-19 pandemic

has triggered new ways of learning. All around the world, educational institutions

are looking toward online learning platforms to continue with the process of

educating students. The new normal now is a transformed concept of education

with online learning core of this information. Today, digital learning has emerged

as a necessary resource for students and schools all over the world. For many

educational institutes, this is an entirely new way of education that they have had

to adopt. Online learning is now applicable not just to learn academics but it also

extends to learning extracurricular activities for students as well.

Cellini, S. R. (2021, August 13). Technology Challenges, Inadequate

Training, and Troubleshooting are some aspects of virtual learning method. But

most of the students are having dislike of online classes due to lack of time and

commotion. And some are wanted to have it coz they don’t understand in

modular teaching method, and though we have freedom which one we are

preferred/compatible that will appeal to our desire.


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Theoretical Framework

There are several digital learning theories and models that educators

should know to help them develop curricula that get students to use technology

to research, curate, annotate, create, innovate, problem-solve, collaborate,

campaign, reform, and think critically. Some of this model is RAT Model and

Connectivism.

According to Dr. Joan Hughes (1998), RAT Model allows teachers to self-

assess their integration of technology in the classroom. According to the RAT

Model, digital technology can be used as replacement, amplification, or

transformation in the classroom. The model (most comprehensively described

that leads you to understand if digital technology is functioning as replacement,

amplification, or transformation in educational practice. Technology

as Replacement – technology used to replace and, in no way, changed

established instructional practices, student learning processes, or content goals.

The technology serves merely as a different (digital) means to the same

instructional end. Typically, all that changes is the medium through which a well-

established purpose is met. Think of: proxy, stand-in, or surrogate. Technology

as Amplification – technology increases efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity


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of instructional practices, student learning processes, or content goals. The tasks

stay fundamentally the same while the technology extends our capabilities in

effectiveness or streamlining. Think of: enlargement (larger, greater, stronger);

addition of detail (fuller, clearer); increase in magnitude; making louder.

Technology as Transformation – technology reinvents aspects of instruction,

learning, or curriculum in new and original ways. For example, new cognitive

forms could emerge, new people could be involved, or new content may be

accessible. Think of: alteration, change, conversion, revolution, renovation,

makeover, restructure, reorganize. To assess a technology’s contribution, one

considers an instance of technology use and assesses is systematically in terms

of three broad themes: instructional methods, student learning processes, and

curriculum goals. Each of these three themes can be further articulated by

identifying more specific dimensions of each.

Connectivism accepts technology as a major factor in our learning

process. In fact, this theory promotes the idea that learning can successfully

happen through digital channels, including social media, forums, videos, and

blogs. George Siemens (in 2004) and Stephen Downes (in 2005) said

connectivism begins when an individual turns to digital technology to solve a

problem. This can include actions such as googling a question, texting a friend,

or searching for topical social media content. Connectivism Learning Theory

posits that the use of digital technology helps to solve a problem and, in turn,
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deepens the understanding of a topic. As more corporations adopt remote work

and remote learning, connectivism provides a framework to ensure employees

have the tools to build relationships with each other and create a culture based

on continuous learning. George Siemens developed Connectivism Learning

Theory by mapping out his eight guiding principles: Learning and knowledge rest

in a diversity of opinions, learning is a process of connecting, learning may reside

in non-human appliances, the capacity to know more is more critical than what is

currently known, nurturing and maintaining connections is needed to facilitate

continual learning, ability to see connections between fields, ideas, and concepts

is a core skill, accurate, up-to-date knowledge is the intent of all Connectivist

Learning, decision-making is itself a learning process and what we know today

may change tomorrow. Connectivism sounds great in theory: we all use digital

technology, so, of course, it makes sense to apply it to learning opportunities.

After evaluating these theories, we come to the conclusion that George

Siemens and Stephen Downes theory of connectivism is the most useful

because it can assist all students in their academic performance using digital

tools. This implies that since digital tools in academic performance is connected

to everyone else. Accountancy, Business, and Management is one of the many

strands that need technology because K-12 curriculum is our new generation.

Using digital tools as academic performance has never been simple. It says that

connectivism begins when an individual turns to digital technology to solve a


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problem. This can include actions such as googling a question, texting a friend,

or searching for topical social media content. The researcher firmly believe that

the Majority of ABM learners use digital tools because of their needs on

academic performance, with some also being influenced by family and their

friends. It states that it will be manageable if you are using digital tools. It is like

choosing a simple life you want to in. Students easily learn in the environment

with the use of digital tools as their academic performance, if they are

compatible. In stepping in academic achievement or performance you sent world

choosing, the right use of digital tools is very important. This research want to

help every student that is struggling if what they want in the future.

Conceptual Framework

This section of the study will provide a visual representation of the method

utilized to collect the essential data and the overall findings. It will discuss the

tools required to gather information data and display the findings of the study.

INPUT
PROCESS OUTPUT

 Impact of digital
 Narratology Profile and reasons of ABM
learning tools on
 Purposive sampling learners of Abanon Senior
academic performance
High School on Impact of
 Semi-structured
among G-11 and G-12
digital learnings tools on
Interview
ABM learners.
academic performance.
 Thematic Data
 Advantages and
disadvantages of using

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CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter discusses the methods used in order to conduct this study. In

essence, these encompass the equipment, resources, methods, and procedures

that the researcher uses to effectively comprehend. It specifically compromises

the research design, the duration and locale of the study, the population and

sampling, instrumental, validity, and tools for data analysis to finish the data.

Furthermore, this chapter explains how the researchers acquired the necessary

information for the study and how, to the best extent possible, the material was
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processed, assessed, and presented.

Research Design

Methodology is perhaps one of the most crucial factors to consider in any

research process. Aside from the fact that it ensures systematism, it also outlines

the strategy to be used in tackling a research problem. One part of the

methodology is the research design. According to the articulation of Green and

Tull (2007), “It is the specification of techniques and processes for obtaining the

information required. It is the over-all operational pattern or framework of the

project which states what data is to be gathered from which source by what

processes.”

Seeing this significance, the researchers have decided to use narratology

as the blueprint of this study in the pursuit of Digital Learning Tools on Academic

Performance Among Grade 11 and Grade 12 ABM Learners in Abanon National

High School

According to Bhandari (2020), this qualitative research design is the

opposite of quantitative research, which involves collecting and analyzing non-

numerical data to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences. It can be used


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to gather in-depth insights into a problem or generate new ideas for research.

Qualitative research provides researchers with a way to understand what is going

on, especially when things are not easily categorized (Tenny et.al. 2022).

Participants' experiences, viewpoints, and actions are gathered through

qualitative research. Instead of addressing the hows and how much, it addresses

the whys.

Delimiting the idea into the actual research topic, the researchers believe

that narratology is the design that ideally suits this study because of the design’s

capability to explore the impact of digital leraning tools on academic performance

of ABM Learners based on the informants’ stories about their personal

experiences inside and outside the classroom. Narratology as an approach will

surely welcome leeway and diversity in the informants’ responses as they narrate

their personal stories about the impact of digital leraning tools on academic

performance of ABM Learners.

Locale of the Study

The research study will take place at Abanon National High School and it's

administered and led by Dr. Agosto V. Cayabyab-Principal IV at present. The

study will be conducted in the all strand of the senior high school department

from grade 11 to grade 12.


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The said school is located at Barangay Abanon, San Carlos City, Pangasinan. It

caters majority of the students from the Barangay's of Abanon, Caoayan Kiling,

Calobaoan, Malacañang, Anando, and Agdao which is within the borderline of

the aforementioned location. It also consists of students from it's neighbor

municipality of Urbiztondo, such as Barangay of Dalanguiring and Gueteb.

Abanon National Highschool is currently a school that's Gr7-Gr12 ready

institution with various strands which are all open for admissions. Under the

Academic Track, Abanon National High School offers the following strand in

senior highschool: Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM), Humanities

and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics (STEM), and Information and Communication Technology under

Technical Vocational Strand (TVL) Track.


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Abanon National Highschool is under the management of School's Division

Office of San Carlos City and the school is also an ISO-Certified Schools in the

said Division.

Population and Sampling

The Informants that the researchers decided to interview were the

academic track learners under Accountancy, Business and Management. The

researchers delimited the informants to the track under Accountancy, Business

and Management because their research is focusing about them to ascertain

impact of digital leraning tools on academic performance of ABM Learners which

was essential for them to gather the needed information in answering the

research questions phenomenon.

Moreover, this research employed purposive sampling. Purposive sampling

is a sampling technique in which a researcher relies on his or her own judgment

when choosing members of the population to participate in the study (Creswell,

2007). Purposive sampling refers to a group of non-probability sampling

techniques in which units are selected because they have characteristics that

you need in your sample. In other words, units are selected “on purpose” in
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purposive sampling (Nikolopoulou, 2022). Which is to present views that do not

aim to be true or generalizable to the population, but rather to provide rich

descriptions of a phenomenon by those who have experienced. In qualitative

studies, sample size should be determined based on informational needs.

In reality, the idea of saturation should serve as a guiding principle, and the

sample size should be sufficient to adequately characterize the phenomenon of

interest and answer the research question at hand.

Hence, the researchers interviewed Five (5) learners. Three (2) female and

two (2) male from Grade 11 or 12 learners. There are about 20 Grade 11 learners

and 15 grade 12 learners who are enrolled in Accountancy, Business and

Management divided into 1 sections. These learners experienced challenges

about digital impact of their academic performance.

To protect the confidentiality of the informants, each of them were assigned

with a code name.

Prospective participants must possess all of the following criteria set to be

considered by the researchers for recruitment as sources of data:


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1. A bonafide Senior High School (SHS) learners of Abanon who is currently

enrolled under the Accountancy Business and Management Academic track;

2. A Grade 11 and 12 learners;

3. Either male or female;

4. Have experienced in using digital tools.

5. With sound mind which will be assessed by the researchers through

observation and asking questions which can evaluate their orientation time,

place, and person.

This include asking the informant’s name and age, the place where he/she lives,

and the approximate time and date of the interview (Snyderman & Rovner, 2009).

Intrumentation and Data collection

Data on the foregoing inquiry of determining the impact of digital learning

tools on academic performance of ABM Learners were gathered through self-

report approach, that is, by interviewing the participants using a semi-structured

interview guide.
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According to Hopf (2004), there are various types of interviews that exist

from highly structured (research controlled), semi-structured, to highly

unstructured (uncontrolled). Semi-structured interviews are those that are

conducted with a fairly open framework, which allow for focused, conversational,

two-way communication. In this case, researchers rather use a sort of interview

guide or framework that focuses on central themes and suggests questions

where the content is not strictly prescribed but can be modified according to how

the conversation evolves (Gavora, 2006).

Upon the approval made by the research adviser and the school principal

regarding the researchers’ predefined set of questions to be used for the actual

interview, the study proceeded in its data collection phase. Purposive sampling,

particularly criterion sampling technique was then employed wherein prospective

participants must meet a predetermined set of criteria to be considered as

sources of data in the data gathering phase.

Before conducting the interviews, the researchers provided some

background information about the study, including its goals and the immediate

benefits that participants could expect from taking part.


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The researchers also made sure to underline that the interview was fully

voluntary. However, due to ethical reasons, one has the opportunity to decline

participation at any point throughout the entire research activity. Last but not

least, the study's supporters pledged to take every precaution to protect the

participants' identities from disclosure.

The researchers also utilized an electronic voice recorder for the purpose

of providing them with a verbatim voice record of the interviewees’ answers

which were used for transcription, data analysis and interpretation. The voice

recorder operated during the entire interview session of each participant to make

a detailed description and interpretation of the informants’ emotional tenor and

mood (Lopez, et al., 2010). A questionnaire adopted from Dr. Terry Armstrong

(2009) that focused on determining the multiple intelligences of a person was

administered to each participant to maintain the reliability of the results on the

foregoing central phenomenon.

English and Filipino were used to conduct the interview with the

interviewees. Researchers also let the respondents know where and when the

interview would take place, as well as the best time for both parties to exchange

experiences and provide clear answers to the researchers' questions.

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damage. The researchers must spend a lot of time building trust and rapport with

the respondents in order to reach saturation point.

After the interview, the informants received a straightforward expression of

gratitude in order to communicate our sincere gratitude for their willing

involvement. Before, during, and especially after the actual interview, both parties

maintained a pleasant demeanor.

Furthermore, transcription of the audio-taped files was examined and

reviewed. Variability of result of the interview sessions was subjected into in-

depth analysis in order to identify the Reasons Behind the Decisions of ABM

Learners in choosin ABM Strand.

The necessary data were gathered in a short but intensive manner. The

steps of the data gathering phase are as follows:

1.Securing permission from authority. The required permissions were secured

from the authorities concerned in question before conducting the interview.

2. Knowing the informants’ brief background. This phase comprises learning

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important facts in order to evaluate whether they are eligible to participate in the

study. The researchers finished this stage and spent a large amount of time

creating rapport and trust with the informants.

3. Identification of qualified participants. The researchers identified their

qualifying informants based on the background data they had gathered in the

previous stage.

4. Asking permission from qualified participants. The researchers sought the

participants' permission to participate in the study. They made the decision to

participate in the study. People had the option to decline and not participate.

5. Securing confidentiality. As part of the researchers' obligation, the interviewer

provided a promise about the confidentiality of each participant's privacy. None of

the participants' personal information was disclosed.

6. Preparing the instruments. The study team created the interview questions. A

audio recording device, a mobile phone, was also disclosed to the interviewee

and used throughout the conversation.


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7. Informing about the transcript. The researcher-interviewer informed each

participant that a transcript would be created to guarantee the data were correct

and that the analysis and interpretations were appropriate.

8. Starting the interview. The study's initial findings provided some background

on its goals and the particular benefits that participants might get from

participating. The informants were interviewed in an environment that was as

comfortable as possible for them. The interview was then started by the

researchers using the questions from the semi-structured interview guide.

9. Taking notes carefully. Filed notes were taken during the talk in order to

produce the most thorough and accurate descriptions. Along with listening to the

informants' responses, the interviewer also paid attention to their comments,

nuances, actions, and nonverbal indicators, which may have revealed

information about how well their verbal responses matched their emotional affect.

By concluding the interview, the informants should have given the impression

that they had given their permission to take part in the study and that

no one had been coerced by the researchers.

10. Validating the instrument. After the actual interview, the researchers verified

the accuracy of each participant's transcript. To ensure that the researchers had
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accurately evaluated and interpreted their words and weren't just revealing their

own biases as researchers, each participant was shown the analysis and

interpretation of the transcribed data. This phase ensured the reliability of the

data that had been gathered.

Validity

The questionnaire constructed was subjected to content validation by three

experts (1 DRRM Coordinator, 1 Science Teacher and 2 English-Teachers) in the

field. Content validity according to Kumar (2014) is also judged on the basis of

the extent to which statements or questions represent the issue they are

supposed to measure, as judged by the researcher, your leadership and experts

in the field. Subsequently, pretesting of the research instrument will follow to

evaluate readability, adequacy of its content and to determine if ever

improvements on some aspects of the questionnaire are needed. The validity of

the questionnaire was 4.63 which had an adjectival rating of highly valid.

Tools for Data Analysis

Data from the recorded voice of the participants were transcribed in

verbatim to facilitate the analysis of textual data. Each line of transcribed data

(segments) was assigned a meaningful code based on the meaning or context of

each segment, and in keeping with the study’s research sub-problems.


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In order to validate responses, field notes from the actual interview were

taken. This is because non-verbal cues can convey information that are

frequently overlooked and are crucial for the interpretation of data. Additionally,

the researchers treated the data with theme analysis. In this investigation, the

Braun and Clarke (2006) six-step paradigm for theme analysis was used.

1. Familiarization. This phase entailed familiarizing the researchers with the

transcripts by having them read them twice. It was intended that by becoming

familiar with the material, the researchers would become invested in it and begin

to take into account the recurring themes mentioned by participants, which were

scribbled on a sheet of paper.

2. Generating the initial codes. At this point, the researchers began to code the

data in order to organize it logically and systematically.

3. Search for themes. The inductive approach was used to group the codes into

categories that were relevant to the objectives of this investigation. The

categorizations were extensive, mutually exclusive, theoretically relevant,

triggering, and relevant.


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4. Review of themes. The researchers examined, developed, and made an effort

to alter the initial themes in order to extract the meaningful elements of the data

without omitting any significant facts. Once the themes were found to accurately

describe the collection of data, the researchers moved on to stage five.

5. Definition of themes. Identifying the core of what each topic was about was the

goal of this final iteration of the themes. What's the theme trying to say? If there

are subthemes, how do they relate to the main theme and interact with it? What

connections are there between the themes? (2006) Braun & Clarke, p. 92

6. Writing up. The last step was writing up, which involved drafting a summary

report that explained the significance of the informants' views. This stage

concentrated on turning themes into a narrative account. Here, the analyses of

the acquired data grew as the emerging themes were refined and illustrated.

CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

In this chapter, the analysis and interpretations of data obtained in the study

and the discussions of in-depth exploration of the research phenomenon are

presented. The findings were based on the data gathered through the transcripts

of the interview with the participants. These data were then analyzed, interpreted,
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and discussed to generate themes that served as a basis for the conclusion and

answer to the research phenomenon at hand.

Results

The responses of the informants showed glimpses but rich realities and

facts of the impact of digital learning tools on academic performance. Their

accounts of personal experiences were submitted to thematic analysis by the

researchers, who later uncovered key themes such as: 1) Digital horizon; (2)

Cultivating Brilliance; (3) Empowerment Evolution; and (4) Echoes of Apathy of

Deserted Horizon.

Theme 1: Digital Horizon

The Accountancy, Business and Management learner's participants were

asked about the impact of digital learning tools on academic performance. Some

of the informants comfirmed that digital tools help them by gaining access to

interactive resources, personalized learning experiences, and instant feedback

fostering a more engaging and educational environment. Also based on Digital

Learning, Digital Use, Digital Influence, Digital Improvement, Digital experience,

Digital Interest and Digital Opportunities.


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During the conduct of interview, Orlando said, “Google, youtube, brainly,

scribd, and canva”

According to Jeyan, “Google and youtube”

According to Jessica Nicole, “Digital learning tools that i've used in the past

year are Google meet, Google, YouTube, Canva, etc…”

According to Rhosella, “Google, youtube, google meet, canva, and scribd”

According to Mariel, “These past few years i've been using the brainly,

google and etc.”

According to Orlando, “Everyday”

According to Jeyan, “I use it frequently”

According to Jessica Nicole, “If i'm going to rate of how frequently i use

digital learning tools i will rate it 7.”

According to Rhosella, “I use digital learning tools for my studies on a daily

basis.”

According to Mariel, “Whenever im trying to understand our lesson.”

According to Orlando, “Yes, because it helps me a lot when it comes to my

school task.”
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According to Jessica Nicole, “Yes, Digital learning tools help me a lot and

make me productive everyday.”

According to Rhosella, “Yes, I believe that digital learning tools have

increased my engagement in learning.”

According to Mariel, “Yes because i learned how to be independent when it

comes to studying.”

According to Orlando, “Yes, dahil sa mga multimedia elements, gamified,

features etc. make my learning experience more interesting and also enjoyable.”

According to Jeyan, “Yes”

According to Jessica Nicole, “Yes”

According to Rhosella, “Yes, because these tools often provide interactive

and offer various ways to learn.”

According to Mariel, “Yes because i can explore more.”

According to Jeyan, “Yes, digital learning tools have positively influenced

my academic performance by offering additional resources and interactive

content to support learning.”

According to Jessica Nicole, “Yes”


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According to Rhosella, “For me yes, digital learning tools have the potential

to enhance the learning experience and support academic success for students.”

According to Mariel, “By adapting it little by little, being open minded that we

should utilize our usage of digital learning tools. use critical thinking about it to

understand the concepts and identify the facts.”

According to Orlando, “With this digital learning, I may able to expand my

own learnings and knowledge.”

According to Jeyan, “For me I think digital learning tools can be improved

better by Increased Collaboration and Communication”

According to Jessica Nicole, “For me, i want digital learning tools like canva

i want them to be free so that i can use some aesthetic stickers for my project

like layout, ppt, and more.”

According to Rhosella, “I think digital learning tools should have user-

friendly that make it easy to me to access educational materials.”

According to Mariel, “Yes, it helped me in any aspects of my academic

performance. I was able to identify my weaknesses and strength and gave me

opportunity to explore the media.”


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According to Rhosella, “I think digital learning tools help me to collaborate

with others because they allow us to communicate and collab for activities and

projects.”

According to Mariel, “Giving more accessible websites that students can

use and identify the fake news and delete it. some people are gullible to accept

fake news, so we need to control the epedemic of fake news.”

Theme 2: Cultivating Brilliance

The Accountancy, Business and Management students’ participants were

asked about the impact of digital learning tools on academic performance. All the

informants confirmed that their journey towards using digital tools to their strand

is well thought out and has faced many reasons such as Academic Performance

and Academic Development.

During the conduct of the interview, Orlando said, “5”

According to Jeyan, “5”

According to Jessica Nicole, “3”

According to Rhosella, “4”

According to Mariel, “4”

According to Orlando, “Yes, because of these digitaln learning tools I am

able to do my task and projects in an easiest way.”


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According to Jeyan, “Yes, digital learning tools have positively influenced

my academic performance by offering additional resources and interactive

content to support learning.”

According to Rhosella, “For me yes, digital learning tools have the

potential to enhance the learning experience and support academic success for

students.”

According to Orlando, “When it comes to group activities, by using these

tools we are able to communicate and collaborate with our group mates through

group chats, especially those with long distance houses.”

According to Jeyan, “Digital learning tools have significantly facilitated

collaboration with other students through features like online discussions, group

projects, and shared documents, enhancing teamwork and communication.

Katulad nitong survey na pinapasagutan mo diba.”

According to Jessica Nicole, “By sharing or adding like canva.”

According to Rhosella, “I think digital learning tools help me to collaborate

with others because they allow us to communicate and collab for activities and

projects.”

According to Mariel, “Giving more accessible websites that students can

use and identify the fake news and delete it. some people are gullible to accept

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Theme 3: Empowerment Evolution

All of the participants in accounting, business, and management who we

had questions about the accounting, business, and management strand appear

to the impact of digital learning tools on academic performance. Their declaration

will outline the chosen strand's course.

During the conduct of the interview, Jeyan said, “Yes, digital learning tools

have the potential to increase engagement and motivation in learning by

providing interactive and personalized experiences.”

According to Orlando, “Because of these different learning tools, I am able

to explore and learn more knowledge about a certain topic.”

According to Jeyan, “It makes me understand better the lessons”

According to Rhosella, “For me digital learning tools have greatly

enhanced the ability to understand and grasp academic concepts by providing

interactive and engaging platforms for students like me to learn.”

According to Mariel, “The means of communication, it is very important to

communicate with each other since we are building here the teamwork. I am also

able to give them some information that will help us.”

According to Jeyan, “For me I think digital learning tools can be improved

better by Increased Collaboration and Communication.”


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Theme 4: Echoes of Apathy of Deserted Horizon

All of the participants in accounting, business, and management who we

had questions about the accounting, business, and management strand appear

to show the impact of digital learning tools inclined with Lack of Information, Lack

of new tools, Lack of internet, and challenging concept. Their declaration will

outline the chosen strand's course.

During the conduct interview, Jessica Nicole said, “I don't even know

how do i understand and grasp acad concepts, go with the flow lang, g.”

According to Orlando, “Maybe the insufficient funds for internet or data

connection.”

According to Jeyan, “I have faced challenges such as technical issues,

occasional lack of personal interaction, and adapting to new tools and platforms

while using digital learning tools for my studies.”

According to Jessica Nicole, “Challenges that I've face using digital

learning tools are login in, lots of ads, and some articles are not true or related.”

According to Rhosella, “The challenges I faced in using digital learning

tools in my studies is the issues with internet connectivity which can disrupt my

studies.”
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According to Mariel, “The fake news and distractions.”

Table 1 presents the themes that came about from the data after careful

analyses by the researchers.

Table 1. Thematic analysis of the collected data and their actual

statement from where the themes were derived.

Theme Sample Response

Theme 1:  “Google, youtube, brainly, scribd, and canva”

Digital horizon  “Google and youtube”

 “Digital learning tools that I've used in the past

year are Google meet, Google, YouTube, Canva,

etc…”

 “Google, youtube, google meet, canva, and

scribd”

 “These past few years I've been using the brainly,

google and etc.”

 “Everyday”

 “I use it frequently”

 “If I'm going to rate of how frequently i use digital

learning tools I will rate it 7.”

 “I use digital learning tools for my studies on a


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daily basis.”

 “Whenever I’m trying to understand our lesson.”

 “Yes, because it helps me a lot when it comes to

my school task.”

 “Yes, Digital learning tools help me a lot and

make me productive everyday.”

 “Yes, I believe that digital learning tools have

increased my engagement in learning.”

 “Yes because i learned how to be independent

when it comes to studying.”

 “Yes, dahil sa mga multimedia elements,

gamified, features etc. make my learning

experience more interesting and also enjoyable.”

 “Yes”

 “Yes”

 “Yes, because these tools often provide

interactive and offer various ways to learn.”

 “Yes because i can explore more.”

 “Yes, digital learning tools have positively

influenced my academic performance by offering

additional resources and interactive content to


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support learning.”

 “Yes”

 “For me yes, digital learning tools have the

potential to enhance the learning experience and

support academic success for students.”

 “By adapting it little by little, being open minded

that we should utilize our usage of digital learning

tools. use critical thinking about it to understand

the concepts and identify the facts.”

 “With this digital learning, I may able to expand

my own learnings and knowledge.”

 “For me I think digital learning tools can be

improved better by Increased Collaboration and

Communication”

 “For me, i want digital learning tools like canva i

want them to be free so that i can use some

aesthetic stickers for my project like layout, ppt,

and more.”

 “I think digital learning tools should have user-

friendly that make it easy to me to access

educational materials.”
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 “Yes, it helped me in any aspects of my

academic performance. I was able to identify my

weaknesses and strength and gave me

opportunity to explore the media.”

 “I think digital learning tools help me to

collaborate with others because they allow us to

communicate and collab for activities and

projects.”

 “Giving more accessible websites that students

can use and identify the fake news and delete it.

some people are gullible to accept fake news, so

we need to control the epedemic of fake news.”

Theme 2:  “5”

Cultivating Brilliance  “5”

 “3”

 “4”

 “4”

 “Yes, because of these digital learning tools I am

able to do my task and projects in an easiest

way.”

 “Yes, digital learning tools have positively


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influenced my academic performance by offering

additional resources and interactive content to

support learning.”

 “For me yes, digital learning tools have the

potential to enhance the learning experience and

support academic success for students.”

 “When it comes to group activities, by using

these tools we are able to communicate and

collaborate with our group mates through group

chats, especially those with long distance

houses.”

 “Digital learning tools have significantly facilitated

collaboration with other students through features

like online discussions, group projects, and

shared documents, enhancing teamwork and

communication. Katulad nitong survey na

pinapasagutan mo diba.”

 “By sharing or adding like canva.”

 “I think digital learning tools help me to

collaborate with others because they allow us to

communicate and collab for activities and


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projects.”

 “Giving more accessible websites that students

can use and identify the fake news and delete it.

some people are gullible to accept fake news, so

we need to control the epedemic of fake news.”

Theme 3:  Yes, digital learning tools have the potential to

Empowerment increase engagement and motivation in learning

Evolution by providing interactive and personalized

experiences.”

 “Because of these different learning tools, I am

able to explore and learn more knowledge about

a certain topic.”

 “It makes me understand better the lessons”

 “For me digital learning tools have greatly

enhanced the ability to understand and grasp

academic concepts by providing interactive and

engaging platforms for students like me to learn.”

 “The means of communication, it is very

important to communicate with each other since

we are building here the teamwork. I am also


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able to give them some information that will help

us.”

 “For me I think digital learning tools can be

improved better by Increased Collaboration and

Communication.”

Theme 4:  “I don't even know how do i understand and


grasp acad concepts, go with the flow lang, g.”
Echoes of Apathy of
 “Maybe the insufficient funds for internet or data
Deserted Horizon connection.”

 “I have faced challenges such as technical


issues, occasional lack of personal interaction,
and adapting to new tools and platforms while
using digital learning tools for my studies.”

 “Challenges that I've face using digital learning


tools are login in, lots of ads, and some articles
are not true or related.”

 “The challenges I faced in using digital learning


tools in my studies is the issues with internet
connectivity which can disrupt my studies.”

 “The fake news and distractions.”


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The researchers carefully analyzed the participants’ transcribed interviews

for analyses. This led them to come up with a comprehensive conceptual

diagram as shown on the succeeding pages (Figure 2).

Digital Influence

Digital Interest

Digital Improvement
Digital horizon

Decision-making Factors Digital Learning

Digital Oppurtunities

Digital Use

Digital Exerience
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Cultivating Brilliance

Academic Performance
Nurturing Academic
Excellence
Academic Development
Empowerment

Skills Development
Evolution

Nurturing Skills, Enchancing


Communication
Communication, and Development
Fostering Self Reflection

Self Consideration
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Lack of Internet

Lack of New Tools


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Discussion

• The discrete and dynamic responses of the participants directed the

researcher to the revelations of truth in their reasons why they chose

Accountancy, Business, and Management as their strand. The key themes

were identified as (1) Digital Horizon, (2) Cultivating Brilliance (3)

Empowerment Evolution, (4) Echoes of Apathy of Deserted horizon

Accordingly, the participants state the impact of digital learning tools on

Accountancy, Business, and Management as their strand. The participants

narrations about the main phenomenon have uncover parts of truths as well as

undiscover realities. The outspoken revelations give light to the problem under

scrutiny.

The first theme, Digital Horizon was emerged from the informants talks

about digital causing the impact on what is the advantage of digital learning tools

in their strand. Using a digital learning tools in their strand as a Senior High

School is crucial of a Grade 11 amd 12 student at the moment is involved since

this cannot be avoided in the process of using digital learning tools.

The informants' explanations revealed a lot about the impact of digital

learning tools. The informants' expressly disclosed experiences and anecdotes


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appeared to be sufficient to close that they still load with the challenges and

problems encountered in digital leaning tools. The informants' reasons for the

impact of digital learning tools are focused on Digital Horizon. These are all

answers that fall under the category of Digital Horizon.

The second theme, that emerged from the informant’s personal accounts

was the Cultivating Brilliance that talks about the academic advantage of the

participants in digital learning tools for Senior High School.

The informants have been experienced had a positive impact of their

academic during quarantine it makes their task easier, it gives them additional

recource and enhance the learning expirience, when group activities they

communicate online especially those with long distance houses. Learners use

internet to collaborate with others learner through features like online meet,

group project and sharing documents by doing these they enhance their

communication skill and teamwork.


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The third theme, that emerged from the informant’s personal accounts was

the Empowerment Evolution that talks about the academic tools of the

participants in digital learning tools for Senior High.

The third theme, the informants use digital learning to engage and motivate

in learning. Because of the different learning tools informats learn more

knowledge about topic because of numerous site that they can use for learning.

Digital learning tool improve and increased the collacoration and communication.

Lastly, the fourth theme, magnification of proficiency is noted from the

informant's statement. Their experience during online learning. This may be their

weakness that they would like to develop, enhance, or even just improve. Based

on their statement, some of them have a challenges in internet and data

connection.

All the participants worked and shared their stories during the quarantine

and online learning. It's because they really want to graduate. They composed to

this digital learning tools as they worked out for the great proficiency they'd get.
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CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMENDATIONS

This chapter shows the summary of the entire research study, the

conclusions inferred and the corresponding recommendations allotted from the

analysis and interpreted data.

Summary

The central problem of this study was to determine the Impact of Digital

Learning tools in their Academic Performance during learning in Abanon National

High School.

Furthermore, the informants of this study were the academic track students

under Accountancy, Business and Management who were selected using non-

probability sampling, specifically, critical case purposive sampling technique.

Five (5) students under Accountancy Business and Management strand

were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide from whom data

saturation was attained. Variability have result in the interview sessions were

subjected to thematic analysis. After the rigid analysis of data, the findings were
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identified and from these findings in turn implications of the study and

recommendations were formulated.

Findings

Theme 1: Digital Horizon

The findings reveal that internet played a significant role in the

participants' learning to graduate and advance to next level. Many participants

experienced and use the network just like Google. They expressed emotional

struggles, sleepless nights, and concerns about academics. However, some

participants ultimately used the online learning, it gives and help them on their

studies. Learners opoinion that “Digital learning should be a user-friendly so it

make it easy to access education materials.”

Theme 2 : Cultivating Brilliance

The findings highlight of the participants' positive reaction of using the

digital learning tools. The digital learning tools helps the participants in various

factors, like module,erformance task, grou academy . Some participants

expressed disappointment, feeling compelled or limited in their choice due to

external pressures or the unavailability of preferred strands. However,

others made independent decisions based on their career aspirations, alignment


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with future courses, or the desire to learn specific skills related to ABM. The

journey towards effective decision- making involved weighing different

perspectives and evaluating the potential benefits and opportunities associated

with the ABM strand.

Theme 3 : Empowerment Evolution

May the things we didn’t expect to come bless us with success, as their

thoughts would be. Despite the fact that the ABM strand wasn’t their first choice

and the only option available for them, they are literally still holding on to the

benefits they will gain from it. Some of them chose it because it was aligned with

the course they would take in college. But they add and input to this that ABM will

lead them to a good future, opportunities, and success.

Theme 4 : Echoes of Apathy of Deserted horizon

The ABM strand was seen as an opportunity to acquire valuable financial

skills and learn about business practices. The informants emphasized the

practicality and relevance of the strand, highlighting its focus on money

management and the potential for future career opportunities in fields such as

accounting and business. Some informants also mentioned the advantage of

having more numerical and problem-solving activities compared to other


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strands. Overall, the participants displayed seriousness and genuine interest in

the ABM strand, recognizing its potential for personal and professional growth in

the areas of finance and business.

Conclusion

The use of narratological inquiry was beneficial in inquiry as a research

design and thematic analysis to analyze the data was successful in acquiring

information from the study’s respondents. Individual interviews with participants

were conducted to know about Impact of Digital Learning Tools on Academic

Performance Among Grade 11 and Grade 12 Learners In Abanon National High

School. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants

of the study.

The data gathered from the interviews were subjected to thematic analysis

to generate epiphanies and five themes: “Digital Horizon“, “ Cultivating

Brilliance”, “Empowerment Evoluyion “,and “Echoes of Apathy of Deserted

Horizon”, . These themes allowed the researchers to determine the main factors

impact of digital learning tools. The shared stories of the informants implied the

impact of digital learning tools in their academic performance.


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Department of Education
Region 1
Schools Division Office of San Carlos City
Abanon National High School
Abanon, San Carlos City, Pangasinan

The researchers have gained a better understanding of the revealed

themes as a result of their investigation. The conclusion of the study resulted to a

more comprehensive understanding of the impact of digital learning tools in their

academic performance. The findings may help to explore institutional practices

that encourage and help on how to enhance their skills using digital tools to avoid

mistake.

Recommendations

From the data gathered through the interview, various recommendations

were accumulated. In light of the conclusions, the following recommendations

are hereby advocated:

1. For the students to make wise decisions, they must consider the things

that they would like to learn, the skills set to gain or enhance, their own

capabilities, interests, and socio-economic status, consult their parents,

and not just be influenced by others with impulsive decisions.

2. For educators, they should give a free consultation program or seminar(s)

for students which promotes a better understanding about the digital

learning tools while learning. In this way, students will know what to expect

about the things they will learn in using digital learning tools.
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Department of Education
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Schools Division Office of San Carlos City
Abanon National High School
Abanon, San Carlos City, Pangasinan

3. For school administrators, curriculum planners, and developers to

enhance and refine the curriculum by providing more information by creating

infographics to post at the school bulletin boards, online via the Facebook

page or other social media platforms, and educational videos for learners

about the digital learning tools they used. These will be accessible to students

who want to be informed about the digital learning tools they used.

4. Parents and guardians should help their sons or daughters to learn using

digital learning tools by assisting and guiding them.

5. For future researchers to improve the instrument utilized and further

analyze it, they should maximize their subject matter.


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Department of Education
Region 1
Schools Division Office of San Carlos City
Abanon National High School
Abanon, San Carlos City, Pangasinan

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