CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Technology impacts the daily lives of individuals in every aspect of human life. In the
Educational field, technology has played a vital role, specially, as an instructional material and in
delivering lessons. Technology in education improves students’ performance, enabling each
student to adjust their own pace of learning. Through the use of technology students read, listen,
and view authentic, engaging, and timely materials and they practice interpersonal skills as they
interact via video, audio, or text in real-time with other speakers which improves English
language skills.

The study "The Effectiveness of Integrating Innovative Technological Tools and

Digital Resources in Teaching English Language in BSED English II Students” provides
insights about the effects of integrating innovative technological tools and digital resources in
teaching English language to the BSED English II students. This focuses on the role of using
new technologies in learning English as a second/foreign language, as it contribute to teaching
process to be more objective, clear, interesting, and effective.

According to George Couros, “Technology will never replace great teachers, but in the
hands of great teachers, it’s transformational.” This emphasized that technological tools and
digital resources that are being used in teaching are electronic, digital, or physical sources can be
used and support the teaching strategies of the teacher for the benefit of the students. This tools
are intended to help the students as well as the teachers become resourceful, practice, and
discover new skills to be more efficient on their chosen journey. Particularly in language
learning, Kranthi (2017) stated that technology has been used to assist and enhance the learning
process. Teachers can integrate various forms of technology to support their teaching, engage
students’ motivation and participation in the learning process, provide authentic examples of the
target culture, and connect their classrooms.

Furthermore, the integration of educational technology will minimize conflicts and

challenges in the teaching-learning process and will help to provide meaningful and effective
learning, this includes apps and platforms used in teaching English language which can help the
students to become exposed to the learning experiences and it can also make their work to do
faster and easier. The application of multimedia also makes use of print texts, film, and internet
to enhance learners’ linguistic knowledge (Arifah, 2014). In using technology in teaching
English language, allows faster production in terms of works, because there are different sites
that is used such as TV, Computers, the Internet, Electronic Dictionary, Email, Blogs, Power
Point. Another benefit is that students can use English-related apps on their phones. In
accordance to Hopkins (2017) when he said that “ English language learners will benefit if they
approach technology” this emphasizes that technology is great impact in teaching English,
because technological tools and digital resources that uses of pictures, films, and music to
combine with the lessons are effective to increase students intellectual awareness.
 The response of BSED English II students about the effectiveness of integrating
innovative technological tools and digital resources in teaching English language plays an
essential role to assess how beneficial integrating technology in teaching English language.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM`

This study aims to know The Effectiveness of integrating Innovative technological

tools and digital resources in teaching English language to BSED English II Students.

Therefore, this study will answer the following questions:

1. How does the integration of innovative technological tools and digital resources affect the
language learning of learners in English Language Education?

2. What is the impact of integrating innovative technological tools and digital resources on
classroom engagement among learners in English Language Education, and how it differ
from traditional teaching approaches?

3. To what extent does the integration of innovative technological tools and digital resources
influence learner motivation in English Language Learning for learners and how does it
compare to traditional teaching methods?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The outcome of this research entitled "The Effectiveness of Integrating Innovative Technological
Tools and Digital Resources in Teaching English Language in BSED English II Students” can be
used for giving knowledge regarding the effectiveness of integrating technological tools and
digital resources on language learning of BSED English II students.

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY. This research assumes a pivotal role in shaping the
academic landscape of the university, enhancing its appeal to prospective students. The
anticipated outcomes hold the potential for positive transformations in curriculum design and
teaching methodologies. This alignment seamlessly corresponds with the university's
unwavering commitment to cultivating an environment conducive to continuous learning and
innovation, thereby fortifying its overall academic reputation.

PARENTS. Parents stand to gain invaluable insights into their child's academic journey through
the findings of this study. The revelation of diverse factors influencing their child's educational
experience equips parents with the knowledge required for more effective support. Furthermore,
the outcomes empower parents to make well-informed decisions regarding their child's
educational trajectory, fostering a collaborative and informed relationship between the home and
the university.

STUDENTS. Students directly benefit from this study as it sheds light on the intricacies
influencing their success and satisfaction within the university. The acquired insights function as
a guiding compass, aiding students in making informed choices about their academic pursuits,
extracurricular engagements, and study habits. In essence, the study has the potential to elevate
and enrich the overall university experience for students.

FUTURE RESEARCHERS. This study stands as a foundational cornerstone for future research
endeavors. Aspiring researchers can leverage the findings as a launchpad, delving deeper into
specific facets, exploring interconnected areas, and employing the study's methodology and
insights as a comprehensive guide. In doing so, they contribute to the continuous evolution of
knowledge within the academic community, building upon the groundwork laid by this research.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of integrating innovative technological tools and
digital resources in teaching the English language specifically among BSED second year
students at PalSU – Coron (Palawan State of University – Coron) The study will be conducted
within (2023-2024) academic year and will involve the BSED second year as selected
participants. To gather data, survey questionnaires will be developed and administered to
measure the student’s perception.

The study will not specifically address the other needs of students and the participants will be
limited to BSED second year students of PalSU. While the study aims to explore the
effectiveness of integrating technological tools and digital resources on language learning, it will
not extensively investigate the overall academic performance in other subjects or areas.
1.
1.1 Is there a correlation between the integration of innovative technological tools and digital
resources and an increased level of language proficiency in English language education?
1.2 Can the inclusion of innovative technological tools and digital resources be seen as a
contributing factor to your improvement in language proficiency in English language education?
1.3 Can the integration of innovative technological tools and digital resources positively
impact your language proficiency?
1.4 Do you find it easy to listen to the teacher’s discussion when technology is being
integrated?
2.
2.1 Do you prefer when teachers use innovative technological tools and digital resources
when discussing English language education compared to the relatively static nature of
traditional teaching approaches?
2.2 Do you perform better with the integration of innovative technological tools and digital
resources than with traditional teaching methods in learning the English language?
2.3 Do you think that students prefer classes that incorporate innovative technological tools
and digital resources in English language education to those following traditional teaching
approaches?
3.
3.1 Are you more engaged and motivated when the teacher uses innovative technological
tools and digital resources compared to traditional teaching methods?
3.2 Does the integration of innovative technological tools and digital resources in English
language learning contribute to enhanced language acquisition and proficiency for you as a
student in comparison to traditional teaching methods?
3.3 As a student, can the use of innovative technological tools and digital resources in
English language learning be considered a more efficient and effective approach than traditional
teaching methods in terms of knowledge retention?
3.4 Does teachers' integrating technology into teaching make the teaching-learning process
more engaging?