CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED IN USING GADGETS DURING ONLINE

CLASS OF GRADE 11 ICT STUDENTS IN ARELLANO UNIVERSITY -

ANDRES BONIFACIO CAMPUS

SUBMITTED BY:

Buñales, Jhon Paul T.

Dela Cruz, Jerome D.
Destajo, Sofia F.
Gonito, Jason
Latupan, Gamaliel C.
Manlangit, Eugene Joezer B.
Silatory, Jeiro J.
 CHAPTER 1

The Problem and its Background

Introduction

In today's generation, gadgets play a vital role in the educational field in order to

improve students skills and knowledge, but most students have difficulty keeping up

with what lesson their Teacher is teaching due to lack of gadgets and already struggling

due to lack of data or unstable internet connection, lack of time and lack of training, lack

of capabilities, which makes it difficult for students. In this study, it is difficult for some

Students who do not have the gadgets they need for online classes, especially when

the Teacher says that they need to show the application activity. But lack of gadgets

has also had negative effects on the students, it affects the academic performance.

The challenges in using gadgets is one of the issues Arellano university students

are currently facing. It’s an obstacle for ICT students that limits them from using

technology and their education in ICT. Since Arellano students are still learning via

online class, not all classes can be done smoothly because when it comes to using

gadgets, there's challenges for Arellano students that are encountered which includes

the environment, internet connectivity, gadgets used, availability of the

professors/teachers, applications used, distraction, and much more.

The role and importance for this research is to know what the issues are

regarding the usage of gadgets by Arellano university students and gather up data and

information on what issues that commonly occur and how it happened during online
class. Once the issues are identified, new solutions will now develop in which this will

help improve the usage of gadgets for the Arellano ICT students in the future.

We're interested in this research because globalization has altered our lives in

numerous ways, including the introduction of new technology. Students complain about

a lack of gadgets, those who have them complain even more can't do anything else,

and it's because of this - it's the most common issue among other students, and many

still do not understand. Due to a lack of use of gadgets, staying up with the new normal

the employment of gadgets in education builds a future foundation of

good/strong/progressive and productive people.

The purpose of this study is to find out how ICT students of Arellano University

Andres Bonifacio Campus deal with the various challenges they may face when using

tech -based devices during their online class and how they were able to survive in the

face of such challenges. To solve the problem that challenges grade 11 ICT students

encounter in their use of gadgets in today’s online.

Setting of the Study

The administration of Arellano University provided free prepaid internet so that

other students could acquire their modules without taking a trip to school; other students

lived far away from the Arellano University. As a result, education has undergone

significant transformations, with the growth of e-learning in which instruction is done

online and via digital platforms.

 Figure 1. Location of Arellano University - Andres Bonifacio Campus

Theoretical Framework

In this part of this study, researchers found a theory that all about the challenges

encountered in using gadgets during online class. This study framed by Learning

Theory, Learning Theory is a process of interaction between students and educators

and learning resources in a learning environment. In the learning process, students are

seen as individuals who are unique and different from one another to have different

abilities such as academic abilities, interests, and background (Palennari, 2011). It is

entitled “Analysis of Utilization of Gadgets as Effective Learning Media in Innovation

Education to improve Student Learning Achievement” by Dewi Ratnasari and “Analysis

of the use of ICT’s in public and private schools from the Activity Theory” by Luis

Claudio Kubota (August 2016).

According to (Roschelle, 2003), in Utilization of Gadgets as Learning Resources

there are various educational benefits of mobile phone technologies that are most often

cited as; easily accessing content, integrating a broad range of educational activities,

supporting independent study and student organization, encouraging student

enthusiasm, supporting classroom-based collaboration and interaction as well as

supporting inquiry- based instruction and learning.

According to Lim (2002), inappropriate use of technology in education can lead to

negative effects which should be avoided while on the other hand effective use of ICTs

as teaching/learning resources and effective digital literacy skills has been associated

with significant increase in students' achievement. Students gain confidence as they get
engaged by their lecturers and sometimes work together with lecturers as co-workers in

an attempt to solve some technological problems.

Based on 2 theoretical support challenges in ICT is In Utilization of Gadgets as

Learning Resources there are various educational benefits of mobile phone

technologies that are most often cited as; easily accessing content, integrating a broad

range of educational activities, supporting independent study and student organization.

Students gain confidence as they get engaged by their lecturers and sometimes work

together with lecturers to solve some technological problems teaching/learning

resources have been linked to considerable improvements in student achievement.

Students gain confidence when their teachers engage them, and they sometimes

collaborate with lecturers to address technological issues. Students are very competent

in using gadget phones. Students consider these devices as a pleasant, individual

possession in which no other device is observed. Students use gadgets far more often

than desktop computers and even laptops. (Dewi Ratnasari & Haryanto, n.d.), (Luis

Claudio Kubota, 2016)

Conceptual Framework

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

1. What is the The research will be based on The challenges

importance of using survey questions and will be encountered in using

gadgets during distributed to the grade 11 ICT gadgets during online

online classes for students of Arellano University– class of grade 11 ICT

ICT students? Andres Bonifacio Campus of Pasig students of Arellano

2. What are the City. It gathers information to the University– Andres

challenges students who are facing challenges Bonifacio Campus of

encountered of ICT in using gadgets in online class. Pasig City.

students in using

gadgets during

online class?

3. How ICT students

faced those

challenges despite

having online

classes?

Figure 2. Research Paradigm

The paradigm contains the questions of the two students who were facing and

encountered challenges using gadgets in online class. What are the importance of using

gadgets during online class of grade 11 ICT students, the process of how the questions

are distributed and ways to determine what kinds of challenges encountered the grade

11 ICT students in Arellano University– Andres Bonifacio Campus.

 In Figure 1, Most students have difficulty keeping up with what lesson their

teacher is teaching due to lack of gadgets and already struggling due to lack of data or

unstable internet connection, lack of time, lack of training and lack of capabilities, which

makes it difficult for students because of missing ideas and information. In this study, it

is difficult for some students who do not have the gadgets they need for online classes,

especially when the teacher says that they need to show the application activity.

Statement of the Problem

This study is to identify the objective challenges encountered in using gadgets

during online class of grade 11 ICT students at Arellano University Andres Bonifacio

Campus.

Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:

1. What is the importance of using gadgets during online classes for ICT students?

2. What are the challenges encountered of being ICT students in using gadgets during

online class?

3. How do ICT students face those challenges despite having online classes?

Significance of the Study

The study entitled “CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED IN USING GADGETS

DURING ONLINE CLASS OF GRADE 11 ICT STUDENTS IN ARELLANO

UNIVERSITY - ANDRES BONIFACIO CAMPUS” will benefit the following:

 Students - They will know that having proper gadgets is good to do a good and

right research and to make things easier.

Parents – They will be aware of what gadgets they should give their children in

order to perform well in their school.

Teacher - Teachers will be aware that the gadgets that their students use affect

their academic performance and will be able to educate their fellow students to obtain

the proper knowledge and desire. Future

Future Researchers - To the future researchers, this study will help you improve

services and treatments not just for you but also for future generations. It helps develop

new tests for diagnosis, treatments and processes that could eventually help your

children, or even your grandchildren.

Scope, Delimitations and Limitations

In this study, the scope for this research is about the main factors regarding the

issues in using gadgets such as desktop, laptop, and phones and studies will be used

as a reference in finding out on how the Arellano university ICT students face it in their

online classes. The intention of studying the challenges in using gadgets also comes in

potential weaknesses that may affect the research about the topic thus it should be

mentioned in order to be interpreted carefully. As such, the issues may include

inaccuracy or not enough data, uncontrollable factors, and the results may not be as

generalizable in the general population in which this will limit and affect the

representation of its viewpoints in the topic.

 When it comes to delimitations, the main objective for this research is to gather

evidence and data regarding the challenges in using gadgets. It can provide research

questions on if, when and how it can impact students in using gadgets in online class

and the target population for this study is ICT students in Arellano University Bonifacio

Campus.

Definition of Terms

For a better understanding of this study, the following terms are defined in the

context of this research.

Analysis - A detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature

or to determine its essential features

Data - Data is defined as facts or figures, or information that's stored in or used by a

computer.

Electronics - The branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of

circuits using transistors and microchips, and with the behavior and movement of

electrons in a semiconductor, conductor, vacuum, or gas.

Gadgets - An often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often

thought of as a novelty.

Internet connection - Internet access is the process of connecting to the internet using

personal computers, laptops or mobile devices by users or enterprises. Internet access

is subject to data signaling rates and users could be connected at different internet

speeds.
Learning Module - A tool that provides course materials in a logical, sequential, order,

guiding students through the content and assessments in the order specified by the

instructor.

Online class - A course conducted over the Internet. They are generally conducted

through a learning management system, in which students can view their course

syllabus and academic progress, as well as communicate with fellow students and their

course instructor.

Technology - The application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life

or, as it is sometimes phrased, to the change and manipulation of the human

environment.
 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter focuses on the discussion of the Review of Related Literature and

Studies to find a foreign and local Literature and Studies about on the situation of

determining the impact of lack of gadgets in learning

Foreign Literature

According to Dr. Radhika Kapur (2019), Integration of ICT into language

instruction has become a hot topic in the field of language education over the last two

decades. The favorable impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) on

pupils have been documented in research findings throughout the last two decades. In

today's quickly changing culture, EFL teachers are expected to take on new duties and

gain new skills. It is necessary to investigate the specific skills required for ICT to

improve language learning.

The use of ICT as a teaching tool focuses on gathering, analyzing, and

organizing information, allowing students to interact with a variety of media. Integration

of ICT includes deciding on the usage of various ICTs in each skill, the sorts of ICT

applications to be utilized, creating favorite activities, dealing with difficulties that arise

from the planned activities, and so on. Information and communication technologies

(ICTs) can be thought of as a new teaching and learning model.

The goal of this review study is to provide a thorough and comprehensive

understanding of the use of ICT in English teaching, as well as to examine how ICT may

be used to fulfill the changing educational demands of the modern period.

The purpose of this study is to provide a complete overview of the benefits and

drawbacks of using ICT in EFL classrooms as a teaching tool. Based on the foregoing

concerns, the goal of this review study is to shed light on how ICT contributes to the

English learning process and to identify characteristics that influence ICT

implementation success. In addition, some key recommendations will be presented to

maximize the positive use of ICT in EFL classrooms.

Local Literature

According to La Shun (2017), technology is something that is naturally intelligent

enough to either function or be regarded as having a function that intelligent entities

such as humans can understand. As the COVID-19 virus spreads over the world,

traditional face-to-face classes in educational institutions are being disrupted. These

educational institutions in the Philippines have switched to a Flexible Learning System

(FLS). Teachers and students in distant locations, on the other hand, face internet

access issues while using FLS for online teaching and learning activities. This challenge

is mitigated by adopting mobile solar-powered instructional technology equipment. His

research looked at the students' online learning experiences in higher education. They

identified the extent of challenges that students experienced, how the COVID-19

pandemic impacted their online learning experience, and the strategies that they used

to confront these challenges.

 However, it isn't without its drawbacks. Because there are so many distractions

at home, some pupils lose focus. Struggling because they don't have enough money to

buy gadgets that can be used to help them study. lack of internet/ data connection.

Moreover, even if there were some ways to provide them with laptops, smartphones, or

other electronic devices. Everyone, especially those who live in remote locations,

requires connectivity (Dollanganger, 2020). In this case, Even families who can afford to

buy their own gadgets aren't assured to get good online education.

Foreign Studies

According to gstic (2021), in a study regarding challenges in using gadgets in

online classes, this suggests that the majority of the students has issues in internet

connectivity, their environment (such as background disturbance), and lack of access to

computers. These issues in online classes have become a primary disadvantage to

students that need to focus on their academics.

According to the Organization for economic co-operation and development

(oecd) there are reports about some sobering figures in different countries. Oecd

concluded that:

15% of the students don't have a quiet place to stay.

35% of the students are enrolled in schools where teachers don't have technical skills to

integrate digital technology in education.

And according to educause (2021), most students struggled in using gadgets due

to internet connectivity no matter their housing situation. Educause has concluded that
36% of the respondents in a survey suggests that the students are always, often, or

sometimes struggling with finding a reliable internet connection for their academic

needs. In a survey done by educause, it reveals that 16% of the students struggled in

rural areas while 9% of the students struggled in suburb areas, 8% in city, and 7% in

local towns. Since students are facing challenges when it comes to internet connection,

students need to get creative in order to stay in focus for their academic work.

Educause asked the respondents on where they go when they’re having an internet

connection issue and it shows that 43% of the respondents was via their home or

residence while followed by public space on campus (23%), family member’s house

(8%), friend’s house (7%), commercial business (6%), public space off-campus (5%),

and others (8%).

Local Studies

According to Menorca and his colleagues (2017) the main purpose of their study

is to determine the impact of gadgets in learning. The analyses and interpret the data of

the study, many gadgets such as cell phones, computers, and tablets used by the

students in learning. Using gadgets has a positive impact because the students have

more things to do but it also has a negative impact because the students are most

distracted by using gadgets

However, Betarmos, Diaz, Coloma, Lima, and Teh (2020), in their research

about the negative effects of cellular phones in academic performance. They gathered

the data to determine what are the most common negative effects of cellphone in
students in terms of physical aspects when they encounter lack of sleep. In

psychological aspects, the students can't concentrate in school which affects their

academic performance because the students are distracted by gadgets. The last aspect

that has been affected by cellphones is the behavior of the students. The researcher of

this study defined what are common negative effects and concluded many students

have been affected by the usage of gadgets. Many students encounter serious

problems that can affect their daily life.

Synthesis

Since the start of the pandemic, student’s online research has taken a steep

decline in phrases of motivation, precedence and necessity compared to their primary

physiological needs. To Gstic (2021), in a study regarding challenges in using gadgets

in online classes, this suggests that the majority of the students have issues in internet

connectivity, their environment (such as background disturbance), and lack of access to

computers. And to Educause (2021), most students struggled in using gadgets due to

internet connectivity no matter their housing situation. Everyone, especially those who

live in remote locations, requires connectivity (Dollanganger, 2020). In this case, even

families who can afford to buy their gadgets aren't assured to get good online education.

These challenges have proved that there are many ICT students that are struggling in

online classes because of internet connections, lack of access to computers and lack of

support.
 CHAPTER III

METHODS AND PROCEDURE

This chapter focuses on the discussion of the research method and procedure

adhered to by the researchers in order to answer systematically specific problems

posed for investigation. Specifically, the methods and procedure, introductory

paragraph, methods of research, subjects/respondents of the study, sampling

technique, research instrument and procedure of data gathering were explained in this

chapter.

Methods of Research

The design selected for this research was qualitative in nature using interviews,

observation, questionnaires and documents to help determine who are the students that

experienced the challenges using gadgets during online class. Qualitative research

provides an understanding of a situation or phenomenon that tells the story rather than

determining cause and effect (Frankel & Wallen, 2003; Glesne, 1999)

Subjects/Respondents of the study

The respondents of the study are the students from Information Communication

and Technology (ICT) students in the Arellano University– Bonifacio Campus. Initially,

the researchers will have eight (8) respondents to participate in the study and

respondents will be done through random sampling, where anyone from the Information
Communication and Technology (ICT) students will have the opportunity to be a sample

in the study.

Sampling Technique

In this part, after the approval of providing the survey to the ICT students of

Arellano University, the researchers will be utilizing the Non-probability under

convenience. The reason why researchers decided to use this is because the

convenience sampling helps the researchers to easily collect data via using

respondents who are “convenient” and it can be used to make an easier statistic based

on how the students challenged issues encountered in using gadgets.

Research Instruments

A descriptive method was used to provide and gather information for the study.

The use of questionnaires is part of this method. The survey questionnaire was based

on the students that experienced the challenges of using gadgets during online class.

The descriptive method will consist of three parts: Page 1, will gather information such

as a person’s name, age, and gender. Page II, will be an assessment, multiple choice

that consisted of the challenges encountered in using gadgets during online class. Page

III, will gather checklist that consisted of the difficulties experienced using gadgets

during online class of Grade 11 ICT Students in Arellano University – Andres Bonifacio

Campus
Procedure of Data Gathering

The first thing we do is obtain the information we need, and the students who

face these challenges are our primary focus for gathering information. The researcher’s

objective is to gather Information from students who struggle using gadgets in online

classes. We'll create a survey to find out what kind of challenges students have during

online classes.

We prepare a survey form through Google Forms to collect the data we need,

and we need Approval before we proceed to share the link to other ICT students. We

will begin collecting data and analyzing the data provided by the respondents once they

have completed the survey form. The questionnaires were delivered by the researchers

to the schools concerned. Using Google forms to collect the answers of 2 main parts

includes their knowledge about the challenges.

 CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

This chapter of the study includes the presentation of statistical data based on

the problems mentioned in the SOP, as well as the corresponding analysis and data

interpretation.

MATRIX & INTERPRETATION

MAIN QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1: What is the importance of using gadgets during online class of being ICT

Students?

NAME/RESPONDENT AGE GENDER ANSWER

John Arman 17 Male It helps me a lot especially I am ICT student which

Fabros specialized in technology

Angela Bug- 17 Female You won’t have a hard time passing the docs after the
os activities
 Janna 18 Female As a student, the importance of it is too much because
Shane the subject here you really need enough gadgets to be
Balantes able to pass and also facilitate what you are looking for
and what you need

Camille 17 Female It is particularly important especially in programming since

Peña it requires the use of a gadget to complete the task. Using
a gadget allows us to improve and practice our
programming skills, but doing so without one is extremely
difficult.

Yrich 16 Prefer The importance of gadgets when it comes to online class

Shenelle De not to is you can use it for research purposes, access new
Vera say information, and can be used to communicate

Klarisse 17 Female It helps to improve my studies.

Guce

Princess 17 Female Gadget helps students in making their task more

Maria M. convenient.
Mayhay

Princess 16 Female As an ICT Student, Our study involves the use of

Nicole J. Technology towards Gadgets or Devices. This help us
Malasig analyze and program a certain matter of creating a well-
functioned appliances
QUESTION 2: What are the challenges encountered of being ICT students in using

gadgets during online class?

NAME/RESPONDENT AGE GENDER ANSWER

John 17 Male For now there is no challenges

Arman
Fabros

Angela 17 Female The signal, especially if you use data, is very difficult
Bug-os

Janna 18 Female It’s hard especially to those ICT because sometimes more
Shane needs to be downloaded and of course the cellphone is
Balantes sometimes has enough gigabytes so it’s very difficult
 Camille 17 Female I think it is the internet connection because we all use it
Peña and it is sometimes slow or the teacher is choppy/lag so
we are unable to understand what he or she is saying,
there are many distractions, and we find it difficult to focus.
Also, because it is online, there is no interaction between
students and teachers, making it difficult to reach out.

Yrich 16 Prefer Slow internet connection and phone is cracked and not
Shenelle not to functioning properly
De Vera say

Klarisse 17 Female The only problem is that sometimes the internet doesn’t
Guce work and is lagging.

Princess 17 Female laggy gadgets and poor internet connection

Maria M.
Mayhay

Princess 16 Female Some difficulties that I encounter are Internet Interruptions

Nicole J. as well as gadgets that are not applicable or recommended
Malasig to use for Programming.

QUESTION 3: Being ICT students in Arellano University, how do you face those

challenges despite having online class?

NAME/RESPONDENT AGE GENDER ANSWER

John Arman 17 Male I just face it I guess

Fabros

Angela Bug- 17 Female You need to be strong and think that the semester is
os coming to an end

Janna 18 Female To improve the study especially in the subject we chose

Shane because you really just have to work hard
Balantes

Camille 17 Female I overcame those challenges because I remained calm,

Peña optimistic, and motivated despite the fact that it was
difficult.

Yrich 16 Prefer
Shenelle De not to
Vera say Think of alternative ways to provide a solution for each
challenge

Klarisse 17 Female By motivating myself

Guce
 Princess 17 Female Self-study and practice with the help of Google and other
Maria M. essential applications
Mayhay

Princess 16 Female If ever an Internet or Background Disruption occurred,

Nicole J. We shall proceed to review the lesson by a Recorded
Malasig Class Meeting that can be found on our LMS website or
Personally ask a Teacher for help.

FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1: What gadgets do you usually use for online classes?

NAME/RESPONDENT AGE GENDER ANSWER

John Arman Fabros 17 Male Computer

Angela Bug-os 17 Female Laptop

 Janna Shane Balantes 18 Female Vivo Y11

(Phone)

Camille Peña 17 Female Laptop

Yrich Shenelle De Vera 16 Prefer not to say Tablet, IPad, and Phone

Klarisse Guce 17 Female Phone and Laptop

Princess Maria M. Mayhay 17 Female Laptop and Phone

Princess Nicole J. Malasig 16 Female Phone and Laptop

TABLE 1

According to the table above 8 students answered that the gadgets they usually

use are Computer, Laptop, Phone, IPad, and Tablet. The respondents are classified as

ICT strand, their age ranges from 16-18 years old including 1 male, 6 females, and 1

unclassified.

DIAGRAM 1

Diagram 1, showed that 5 out of 8 of the ICT students answered Laptop and

Phone, 1 out of 8 of the ICT students individually answered Tablet, IPad, and Computer,

therefore the gadgets they use are Phone and Laptop (1 ) and Tablet, IPad, and
st

Computer (2 ) nd
QUESTION 2: How many gadgets do you use for online class?

NAME/RESPONDENT AGE GENDER ANSWER

John Arman Fabros 17 Male 1

Angela Bug-os 17 Female 1

Janna Shane Balantes 18 Female 1

Camille Peña 17 Female 1

Yrich Shenelle De Vera 16 Prefer not to say 3

Klarisse Guce 17 Female 2

Princess Maria M. Mayhay 17 Female 2

Princess Nicole J. Malasig 16 Female 2

TABLE 2

According to the table above there are 8 students who answered that the amount

of gadgets they use is 1, 2 and 3. The respondents are classified as ICT strand, their

age ranges from 16-18 years old including 1 male, 6 females, and 1 unclassified.
DIAGRAM 2

Diagram 2, showed that 4 out of 8 ICT students answered 1, 3 out of 8 ICT students

answered 2, and 1 out of 8 ICT students answered 3, therefore the amount of gadgets

they use are 1 (1 ), 2 (2 ), and 3 (3 ).

st nd rd

QUESTION 3: How difficult it is for you to use limited gadgets while taking online class?

NAME/RESPONDENT AGE GENDER ANSWER

John Arman 17 Male For me it is not difficult because I use Desktop

Fabros

Angela Bug- 17 Female It’s difficult is all I can say

os

Janna Shane 18 Female Probably 5/10

Balantes

Camille Peña 17 Female It is not difficult for me because I am contented as long

as they are functional and can still be utilized.
Yrich Shenelle 16 Prefer not My answer is neutral because there are times when
De Vera to say online class is super easy for me and there are also
days when it is super hard to study

Klarisse Guce 17 Female For me, its not difficult because I have enough
gadgets to use.

Princess 17 Female I do not experience any difficulties for the reason that I
Maria M. have enough gadgets
Mayhay

Princess 16 Female I do not interfere with negative interactions. Therefore,

Nicole J. I resourcefully use what i have to study well.
Malasig

TABLE 3

According to the table above 8 students answered that the difficulty for them to

use gadgets is that most of them do not experience difficulties while others say that it’s

difficult, half-difficult, and neutral. The respondents are classified as ICT strand, their

age ranges from 16-18 years old including 1 male, 6 females, and 1 unclassified.

DIAGRAM 3

Diagram 3, showed that 4 out of 8 ICT students answered that they do not

experience any difficulties, 1 out of 8 ICT students individually answered that it’s
difficult, half-difficult, and neutral so therefore the difficulty for them to use gadgets is not

difficult (1 ), difficult (2 ), half-difficult (2 ), and neutral (2 ).

st nd nd nd
 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter focuses on summarizing, conclusion, and recommendation of this

research to explain all the chapter’s data and findings.

Summary of Findings

The study's findings were summarized according to the statement of the

problems stated in chapter 1.

1. What is the importance of using gadgets during online classes for ICT

students?

It was revealed that the gadgets help them do their activities, especially those in

the ICT strand, the more they use gadgets, according to the mean of 5 respondents.

Using a gadget during an online class, according to some respondents, has helped their

studies, research, and access to new information, and communication.

2. What are the challenges encountered of being ICT students in using gadgets

during online class?

The findings to this question are negative answer because according to the

question we gave them many of them are experiencing lack of equipment and you add

to this the slow Wi-Fi or data that can affect their learning. And due to slow Wi-Fi or lack

of gadget some of them are no longer focused on their studies because of poor signal

that can affect their grades.

3. How do ICT students face those challenges despite having online classes?

The data showed that the mean of most respondents are about motivating

themselves, while some respondents face the challenges by thinking of alternative ways

such a Recorded Class Meeting that can be found on our LMS website or personally

ask a Teacher for help.

Follow up question:

1. What are gadgets do you usually use for online classes?

According to the findings we got from our survey most of our respondents use

laptops. Higher percentage or number of laptop users according to our given survey.

2. How many gadgets do you use for online class?

According to the mean of respondents, 4 out of 8 ICT students answered 1, 3 out

of 8 ICT students answered 2, and 1 out of 8 ICT students answered 3, indicating that

the number of gadgets they use is 1. The gadgets used were not all the same for each

respondent.

3. How difficult it’s is for you to use limited gadgets while taking online classes?

Based on our survey most of our respondents have difficulty due to lack of

gadgets and most of them do not experience any difficulty in learning due to the fact

that they are complete with their equipment.

Conclusion

Gadgets play a vital role when it comes to online class as this helps students to

keep improving their skills and knowledge in online class. However, due to the reports

of students experiencing issues in using gadgets, students are developing ways on how

to face these challenges despite having online classes. Since new technology has been

introduced to us, most students complain about having a lack of gadgets to the point

that they couldn’t do anything else and the lack of gadgets is one of the compounding

factors in the issues of online class. The AU administration is starting to provide free

prepaid internet to the students that lived far away from the AU so that students could

receive their modules without going to the school. However, as a result, the education

system has received a significant amount of transformations in the past few years.

Despite new efforts to find ways to face it in online class, some extensive research is

required in order to develop a new solution that may help improve the usage of gadgets

in the future.

So what is the importance of using gadgets, what are the challenges

encountered in using gadgets, and how do they face those challenges during online

class? First, the importance of using gadgets is that it is very important because it is the

tool you need to finish your activities and tasks in online class and allows us to improve

our skills, knowledge, and abilities especially in ICT strand. Second, the most commonly

encountered issues in online class are the internet connection and of course, the lack of

gadgets. These common issues affect most of the ICT students of AU which also affect
the way they learn in online class. And last but not the least, the way students face it in

online class is by becoming patient and looking for solutions which may help them keep

in pace in online class. This helped students to keep in touch in online classes no

matter how difficult the situation is.

Recommendation

The study is about the challenges encountered in using gadgets during online

class of grade 11 ICT in Arellano University– Andres Bonifacio Campus. Based on the

conclusion, the researchers would like to recommend this research paper to the

following.

1.) This study can help the ICT students who can't attend online classes because of an

inability to connect to the internet and lack of gadgets. This study may train themselves

in doing their own activities. By this, they will be able to catch up with the lesson and

have this study to train themselves.

2.) The researchers recommend this teacher to help them catch up on the lesson and

opportunities to train themselves. Teachers should know to screen recordings of their

lesson while teaching and send it to group chat to keep the ICT students updated with

the current lesson, so they can help themselves to catch up the lesson through

watching the video lecture.

3.) This study can help parents to find out the different problems of their child or other

child and make them aware of how difficult the lack of learning gadgets is in this

pandemic using only online classes.

4.) This study can be recommended to Future Researchers who are about to conduct a

research paper. The study may guide them in doing their own study. By this, they will be

able to get information and have this study to use as a basis. The Future Researchers

will be aware and knowledgeable about the Challenges Encountered in Using Gadgets

during Online Class. It will help them to be a better analyst and this can be their

reference while conducting their study.