Abstract
This phenomenological research aims to find out the lived experiences on the use of gadgets in classroom learning among elementary pupils in the District of Makato, Division of Aklan. In terms of lived experiences of student-participants, majority experienced numerous problems on the use of gadgets in classroom learning. Keeping tracked of the lessons is the main advantage observed by the respondents. Most of them experienced the positive impact on using gadgets in their classroom learning. They asserted that aside from classroom teaching, the teacher also sends it through digital platform wherein they can keep track of the lessons from time to time and gave them opportunity to organize their own thoughts. Making use of gadgets helped them to meet, collaborate, share ideas and learn specific skills with peers. In terms of the challenges encountered, lack of internet access emerged to be on top. There were several coping mechanisms that the seven participants developed in order to address the challenges they encountered on the use of gadgets for classroom learning. This only confirmed the participants wanted to overcome difficulties and challenges encountered in a traverse of educational journey using alternative learning materials such as print and non-print materials aided learning.
Keywords: Gadgets, Classroom Learning, Lived Experiences, Challenges, Coping Mechanisms
*This paper is presented at the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Industry and Academic Research (ICMIAR) 2023
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