EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AMONG BASIC EDUCATION LEADER SCHOOLS IN THE DAVAO REGION
Sharra Mae S. Tagaro, Leo D. Rayon Jr
Institute of Advanced Studies, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Abstract
Educational technologies are integral part of basic education, serving a key role in improving teaching methods and learning experiences. However, many schools still lack clear systems for using educational technology, highlighting the need to study how it is adopted and managed in schools. This study investigated the practices of basic education leader schools in educational technology adoption. A case study with a multiple perspective approach was employed, involving in-depth interviews with 11 school heads and 11 teachers from selected central elementary schools in the Davao Region. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis to identify emerging themes. The findings revealed that adoption practices are marked by improving educational technology adoption, utilizing innovative resources in teaching and learning, mobilizing platforms for communication and information dissemination, and simplifying administrative tasks with technology. Basic education leader schools in the Davao Region demonstrated efficient adoption of educational technology. As outcome, this study proposes the creation of an EdTech Partnership Council that may provide inputs to the Basic Education Development Plan and the DepEd Computerization Program. This output may provide a formal system for coordinating resources, policy support, and establishing an environment conducive to EdTech adoption in basic education.
Keywords: Educational Technology, Adoption, Practices, School Heads, Philippines
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EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce and Educational Management
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Published on : 2025-06-20
| Vol | : | 12 |
| Issue | : | 6 |
| Month | : | June |
| Year | : | 2025 |