TABLET VS. BOOK: THE USE OF TABLET DEVICES AS LEARNING MATERIAL AT SANCTUARIO OF ST. MARIA THERESA SCHOOL

Abstract

The study is about the use of tablet device as a learning material replacing book as the medium of instruction at Sanctuario of St. Maria Theresa School. The researchers use descriptive research method with questionnaires as research instrument. The results showed that 49 (41%) out of 118 respondents find the one of the tablet as a learning material more convenient, 77 (65%) use tablets during their free time, 56 (47%) answered that books helps them improve their grades, 68 (58%) use tablets as tools for their studies, 47 (40%) answered that using tablet helps them retain their memory after studying, 83 (70%) use tablet because it is more accessible for their research, 48 (41%) said that tablet is handier in a learning environment, 60 (51%) answered that using tablet as learning material saves more money, 47 (40%) said that books help them be motivated in their studies because by using books they can focus more on what they are reading, 63 (53%) said that tablet is more durable, 48 (41%) answered that using books make them a fast reader, 58 (49%) use tablet because it boosts their creativity and imagination, 48 (41%) answered that tablet helps them to be more productive, 13 (46%) said that tablet has a better learning style, while 76 (64%) said that tablets are better for presentations. Based on the result, there are challenges in the school in using tablet devices among these are: provision of at least one tablet in the classroom (58%), tablet device 61 laboratory was established as an added facility (71%), most students are technologically inclined (76%), additional tablets affected their tuition fee (59%), tablet rentals (64%), enough distribution of tablets (58%), response to criticism of using tablets as an alternative method for modern learning (79%), and enforcing rules for proper usage of tablet (80%).

Keywords: tablet, book, student, motivation, learning material.