Abstract
This study investigated the impact of technology integration on student engagement in selected public high schools in Cavite, reflecting a global imperative to prepare students for a digitally driven world. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study aimed to quantify the relationships between technology use, student engagement, and educational outcomes. The research revealed that digital resources played a crucial role in enhancing students' understanding of educational concepts, as evidenced by a high weighted mean of 4.66 and top-ranking in impact (rank 1). However, access to a diverse range of digital resources was perceived as less comprehensive, receiving a weighted mean of 4.35 and ranking fifth among priorities. Overall, respondents consistently affirmed the significant integration of digital resources in their educational experiences, with a composite mean of 4.52. Similarly, technological tools were highly valued for their efficiency in aiding academic challenges, garnering a weighted mean of 4.71 and top-ranking status (rank 1). Yet, their regular application in coursework received a lower rating, with a weighted mean of 4.03 and a rank of 5. Nonetheless, the composite mean of 4.59 underscored the overall high integration of technological tools among respondents. In terms of student engagement through technology integration, respondents acknowledged its role in improving their comprehension of complex concepts, reporting a weighted mean of 4.73 and top-ranking status (rank 1). However, motivation to participate in class activities when technology was utilized received a lower rating, with a weighted mean of 4.36 and a rank of 9. Despite this, the composite mean of 4.58 indicated a generally high degree of student engagement through technology integration. Correlational analysis further substantiated these findings, revealing significant positive relationships between the level of technology integration and student engagement. The computed correlation coefficients were 0.60 for digital resources and 0.68 for tools (both p < 0.01), rejecting the null hypothesis and highlighting technology's transformative potential in enhancing student engagement within educational settings. Based on these results, the study recommends several intervention strategies to optimize technology integration and enhance student engagement. These include ongoing professional development for educators, the expansion and diversification of digital resources, implementation of student-centered learning environments, equitable access to technological tools, establishment of robust assessment mechanisms, and fostering community partnerships.
