21st Century Learning Reimaging Technology in the Classroom through the Lens of College Learners

This study intent to explore and describe the experiences, coping mechanisms and insights of college students from a private college institution of Tagum, Philippines about the use of technology during their daily classes which answered the three fundamental research questions on what are the experiences of students in class from using technology, how do the students cope with their challenges encountered  from using technology, what are the insights of students on the utilization of technology in class. The study utilized the qualitative research approach with two data collection techniques, the in – depth interview and focus group discussion. Triangulation was addressed through gathering of data from more than one source to gain a fuller perspective of the study. Moreover, this endeavor concluded that the impact of technology in schools is somewhere between the only way to make a positive change in schools and a new fad. Technology can be a strong tool for positive change if it is used in the right way. As a result, steps must be taken for technology to make a positive difference. Thus, school leaders must plan for technology and include everyone at the beginning of the plan, not after technology is implemented. Students must be allowed to use technology as a tool that enables them to collect, analyze, and create major projects. The quality, not quantity, of the time allowed for technology integration into the curriculum is the key to student learning.

Keywords –Reimaging Technology, Technology as a tool, Philippines