ICT Integration in Reading Development of Grade 1 Learners: Basis for Enhanced Reading Skills

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{"abstract":"This study utilized a quantitative-descriptive method to examine the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in enhancing the reading skills of Grade 1 learners, focusing on the effectiveness of various digital resources in supporting literacy development. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire and the Modified Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (mCRLA). The study involved ICT tools such as interactive e-books, digital storybooks, phonics apps, text-to-speech applications, and educational websites with digital flashcards. Findings revealed that not all digital resources contributed equally to literacy development. Interactive e-books and digital storybooks were the most effective in promoting reading skills, providing multimodal content that integrates text, audio, visuals, and interactivity, aligning with Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (2001). Phonics apps and games also showed significant potential in enhancing phonemic awareness and reading fluency through repetition, interactivity, and immediate feedback, supporting Gee’s Principles of Game-Based Learning (2003). In contrast, text-to-speech tools and digital flashcards were less effective, being relatively static and less immersive, which hindered the development of higher-order skills like comprehension and critical thinking, consistent with Hattie’s (2009) emphasis on meaningful engagement. Learners preferred dynamic, visually stimulating, and highly interactive tools, a finding consistent with Guthrie and Wigfield's (2000) assertion that engagement is crucial for reading development. The study concludes that well-designed ICT tools play a significant role in enhancing literacy instruction.","abstract_source":"gemini_shortened","authors":["Cristel Mae Santos"],"date":"2026-06-22","doi":"10.70838/pemj.580507","id":8188,"issue":5,"journal":{"issn":"2822-4353","name":"Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal"},"pdf_sha256":"a331d3f4ea7d0b0561542e81d0047ec1c13ccf02b0c535a75a87ccd4dd787d5c","schema":"scimatic-article/1","title":"ICT Integration in Reading Development of Grade 1 Learners: Basis for Enhanced Reading Skills","volume":58}

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