International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Impact of Digital Learning Platforms on Senior High School Students' Engagement in the Philippines

Author(s) Ronald Paul Macario, Jayson Tabian, Jesus Paguigan
Country Philippines
Abstract The rapid shift to digital learning platforms in Philippine education, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reshaped senior high school (SHS) instruction. This study investigates how these platforms influence behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement among SHS students and identifies platform features that best predict engagement and learning outcomes. Using a descriptive-correlational design, the study involved 350 Grade 12 students selected through stratified random sampling across multiple campuses. Data were gathered using validated instruments measuring platform effectiveness, engagement dimensions, and digital literacy. Results show that students demonstrated high engagement in digital platforms (M = 4.2, SD = 0.65). Cognitive engagement emerged as the strongest predictor of digital literacy (β = 0.42, p < 0.001), while instructional quality and interactive features were significant predictors of overall engagement (R² = 0.314). Learning self-efficacy was strongly correlated with engagement (r = 0.69, p < 0.001). Despite these positive outcomes, videoconferencing fatigue affected 68% of respondents and remained a major barrier. Overall, digital learning platforms positively influence SHS student engagement when supported by strong instructional design, interactive tools, and teacher techno-pedagogical competence. The study recommends balancing synchronous and asynchronous activities, enhancing teacher digital skills, and addressing inequities in device access and security.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67161

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