Effects of Digital Technology on the Learning Interest and Academic Performance of Grade 7 Students
Jennielyn Venus
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
Digital technology has been considered as an additional teaching aid for teachers, especially when teaching elementary
learners. The primary focus of this study was to assess the impact of digital technology on the learning interest and
academic performance of grade 7 students in public secondary schools in Tanay District, Schools Division Office of
Rizal, during the 2024–2025 school year. The researcher employed descriptive methods using a validated researchermade questionnaire checklist. The study revealed that digital technology has a significant effect on the learning interest
of grade 7 students, as reflected in their motivational drive, cognitive development, and task accomplishment, as
indicated by the overall mean of 3.98, which is often interpreted as a Positive Outcome. In addition, the null hypothesis
is accepted when grouped according to their sex, sibling position, parents' educational attainment and parents'
occupation as the gained p-value were greater than .05. In contrast, as to number of children in the family and monthly
family income, the null hypothesis is rejected as they received p-value that is lower than .05. Grade 7 students have
overall satisfactory performance as revealed by their average grades. Moreover, a significant correlation was found
between the perceived extent of digital technology's effects on students' learning interests and their academic
performance. The study concluded that monthly family income and the number of children in the family correlate with
the perceived extent of digital technology's effects on students' learning interests. The academic performance of
students is associated with the perceived effects of digital technology on their learning interests, particularly in terms
of motivational drive, cognitive development, and task accomplishment. The study recommended that students be
oriented to the proper use of digital technology to improve learning outcomes. Students may be engaged in more
technology-based instructional tasks and digital learning activities to enhance their performance.
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