Philippine E-Journals

Using Technology Tools in the Navigation Classroom

MARCOS C TABERDO JR

 

Abstract:

Today’s education system is faced with the challenge to bridge the gap between how students live and how they learn. This study was aimed to identify if the integration of technology tools (i.e., Electronic Chart Display and Information System or ECDIS) will increase the students’ motivation and learning, and consequently, their academic performance. In this study, the pre-test and post-test non- equivalent control group quasi-experimental design was utilized. There were 139 BSMT fourth year student-participants grouped into the experimental group – those exposed to the ECDIS simulator, and the control group – those who were not exposed to the ECDIS simulator. Using pre-test and post-test, the academic performances of the two groups were compared. The study used frequency, percentile, weighted mean and independent sample t-test to analyze the academic performance of the two groups. Data shows that those exposed with the ECDIS simulators obtained a higher mean grade of 89.11 than those not exposed with the ECDIS simulator with mean grade of 84.23. Based on the findings, the researcher concludes that using technology in the navigation classroom increases the students’ motivation and learning and consequently their academic performance. It is recommended that the PMMA administration may consider acquiring more up-to-date equipment that will be used during the practical sessions to enhance the academic performance of the students.