ABSTRACT
This study aimed to find out the perceived impact of YouTube videos as a learning tool by the grade 5 learners at MSU – Integrated Laboratory School during the academic year 2023-2024. Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions: what are the demographic profiles of the respondents? and what are the perceptions of YouTube videos as a learning tool by the grade 5 learners and implications can be drawn from the findings of the study. The study employed descriptive-survey research method. The research-made questionnaire which was validated by the panel and the grade 5 learners was used in gathering the data. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean and mode were used as statistical tools to help sorting and analyzed the numerical data to maximized the understanding on the results gathered.
The important findings of the study were the following; first, majority or 44.39% of the respondents age were 12 years old; second, 56.59% of the respondents’ sex were females which indicate that the grade 5 learners were dominated by female learners; third, the most common response across the indicators was perceived to “sometimes”, with average weighted mean mode is 3.40. The results implied that majority of the grade 5 learners perceived the indicators as “sometimes” as can be observed on the Average Mean Mode of the results. The study also demonstrates different theoretical frameworks that tackle the employment of technology to enhance learning and teaching process, these includes E-Learning Theory and Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory. Moreover, it concludes that online YouTube platform enjoyed and used by the respondents whenever it is necessary to support their understanding on their subject matters.
Keywords: Impact, Learning Tool, YouTube
INTRODUCTION
Todays’ educational system includes the integration of Information and Communication Technology. It believed that using technology has significant contribution on the learners’ learning. Its contribution improves learners’ ability to gain knowledge. Using online platforms helps also learners to learn at their own pace, schedule, and location. However, learners’ connecting to internet platforms faced challenges; these includes technical difficulties were learners need a strong and stable internet connection. Unfortunately, internet connections usually slow or sometimes exhausted their limits. Another is lack of interaction with peers and teachers, some learners may do well during isolation, but others may struggle to be alone. On the other hand, there are many interactions with peers and teachers in a traditional class. Likewise, difficulty concentrating, even though connecting to online platforms provides joy and convenience, it also comes in several distractions. Nowadays, various digital platforms such as videos and social media was loaded with more information. It is similar to mobile phones and makes their learning easy but difficult to concentrate. In spite of several disadvantages of using online learning platforms, there still advantages to encourage learners and teachers to adopt online platforms that helps more the learners to learn and understand their topic. The online platform like YouTube allows learners to access and absorb educational content digitally. YouTube caters to various learning styles, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Learners can find videos that align with their preferred way of learning, making it easier to understand and retain information. In today’s digital age, educational resources have become more accessible than ever before including YouTube. The YouTube offers a vast array of educational channels and content that cover a wide range of subjects. From tutorials on complex math problems to in-depth discussion. However, while YouTube is a valuable tool, it is important to be discerning about the content consumed. Ensuring that the sources are credible and reliable is key to maximizing the educational benefits of the platform.
YouTube has transformed the way elementary learners approach education. By harnessing its power and utilizing its educational content, learners can broaden their knowledge, improve their skills, and embark on a journey of continuous learning beyond the confines of the classroom. According to Madrid (2022), students enjoy spending their classroom time watching YouTube videos which also helps to improve their listening comprehension and pronunciation skills as they mimic the people speaking in the videos, and teachers are able to spend more time focusing on the students instead of trying to explain complex topics.
While other learners use YouTube as their primary source of entertainment, the researcher is eager to understand the significant of using platforms especially YouTube how it influence the learning capabilities of the grade 5 learners of MSU – Integrated Laboratory School.
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