Chapter 3: Research Methodology
I. Research Design
This study will employ a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of digital tools in
enhancing student learning at Mangyan National High School. A pre-test and post-test design will be
used to compare student performance in relevant subjects before and after the implementation of
digital tools. This approach will allow for the measurement of any significant changes in student
learning that can be attributed to the use of digital tools.
II. Context and Participants
The study will be conducted at Mangyan National High School, focusing on a specific group of Senior
High School students who have been identified as actively using digital tools in their learning. The
researchers will utilize a purposive sampling technique to select participants, ensuring that the
chosen students represent a diverse range of academic backgrounds and digital tool usage patterns.
This approach will provide a more representative analysis of the impact of digital tools on student
learning.
III. Instruments
Data collection will rely on a combination of instruments: a survey questionnaire to gather information
on demographics (age, gender, academic background), experiences with digital tools (familiarity,
frequency of use), and perceptions of digital tools (attitudes, beliefs about effectiveness). Additionally,
students’ grades in relevant subjects will be collected for both the pre-test (before digital tool
implementation) and post-test (after digital tool implementation) periods, providing a quantitative
measure of academic performance changes. The survey questionnaire will be developed by the
researchers with the approval of the advisory committee and will undergo pilot testing with a separate
group of students at Mangyan National High School to ensure its clarity, validity, and reliability.
QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME: SEX:
AGE: DATE:
Direction: Please read each statement carefully and check (✓) the answer that best represents your
agreement with the statement.
Statement Strongly agree Agree Strongly Disagree
disagree
1. I have used Canva or
PowerPoint to create presentations
for class assignments.
2.I find digital tools engaging and
motivating for my learning.
3.Using digital tools helps me
collaborate better with my
classmates.
4.I receive timely feedback on my
performance through digital tools.
5.I have used Google Drive to
send my projects to my teachers
6.I feel comfortable using digital
tools for my studies.
7.Digital tools have improved my
overall academic performance.
8.I believe that digital tools are
essential for my learning
experience.
9.I have experienced technical
difficulties when using digital tools
in my classes
10.The school should provide
more opportunities for students to
learn how to use digital tools
effectively.
IV.Data Gathering Procedure
First, we’ll get permission from the school head to conduct our study. We’ll also hold an orientation
session for those involved to make sure we’re all on the same page. Then, we’ll give all the students
a form explaining the study and how their information will be kept private. They can choose to take
part or not. We’ll also test our survey questionnaire with a small group of students to see if it’s easy
to understand.
Next, we’ll gather the students’ grades before we start using the digital tools. We’ll explain the study
to everyone, and we’ll be there to answer any questions they have about the survey. We’ll collect the
completed surveys right away. Once the students have been using the digital tools for a while, we’ll
gather their grades again to see if there’s any change.
Finally, we’ll keep all the information we collect safe and private. We’ll use this information to analyze
how the digital tools are affecting the students’ learning.
V.Data Analysis
The collected data will be analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive
statistics will be used to summarize the demographic information, experiences, and perceptions of the
participants. Inferential statistics will be used to compare student performance before and after the
implementation of digital tools, determining if there is a statistically significant difference in academic
achievement. The analysis of findings will focus on the overall effectiveness of digital tools in
enhancing student learning, identifying specific impacts of different digital tools on student
performance, and exploring factors (such as student engagement, teacher training, and access to
technology) that may influence the effectiveness of digital tools.
