DIGITAL LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM: FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE IP LEARNERS

Master of Education major in Educational Administration

ABSTRACT DIGITAL LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM: FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE IP LEARNERS GRACYLE D. CAMANERO The purpose of this study was to find out IP learners' experiences with digital learning in the classroom. Eight junior high school IP students were chosen as research participants. The findings of the study revealed that the perceptions of IP learners in digital learning helps them in facilitating better learning and understanding, difficult to adopt in digital learning, and offers opportunities for accessing education. Also, unstable internet connection, diverse experience, listening attentively to the discussion, having a hard time adjusting, hard time in participating in virtual classroom, find digital learning nice, and hard to use at first were the lived experiences of the IP students regarding digital learning. Furthermore, the digital learning approaches which were found most challenging were, lack of focus, lack of personal interaction, not feeling nervous when answering questions, distinguishing information from false information, slow or no internet connection, and need to learn how to use cellphone. The strategies used in digital learning were, stay focused on learning, have time management, face hardships, explore on using the internet, follow instructions given by teachers, and use internet when researching. The use of videos and pictures, safe-paced learning, and reporting were the activities they found effective. The classroom activities found difficult to adopt were, limited access to technology, group works, easily get distracted, activities that need physical interaction, no internet connection, lack of knowledge on how to use cellphone, and hard time in researching using internet. The coping mechanisms employed by the IP learners were, seek help from others, self-determination, positive thinking, explore more, ask help from others, with the use of internet, and learn how to use technology. These mechanisms were effective because these able the IP learners to understand the lessons, enhance their learning experiences, prevent from experiencing anxiety, able to adjust easily, and knowing how to use technology. Above all the challenges and difficulties, the insights gained by the IP learners in using digital learning in the classroom were: knowing how to access technology, self-discipline, digital learning effective in answering questions, use digital technology in the right way, be independent, helpful especially when researching, and enhancing knowledge of students. Moreover, digital learning makes learning easier, put importance on self-discipline, makes students knowledgeable, foster independence, face the challenges, challenged to explore more, and gain new learning were the ways that these insights helped in confronting the challenges in digital learning. Keywords: Digital Learning in the Classroom, IP learners, junior high school students, lived experiences, phenomenology

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