Information And Communications Technology (Ict) Usage And Health Status Of The Student Teachers Of Msu-Iit, Iligan City

Abstract

In education, ICT is very helpful because of the following reasons; it can lead to greater efficiency throughout the school, communication channels are increased through email, discussion, groups, and chat rooms and its regular use across different curriculum subjects can have a beneficial motivational influence on students’ learning. The dissertation aims to know the harmful effects of severe exposure of the student teachers of CED, MSU-IIT to Information Communications Technology (ICT) on the aspects of mental, emotional, and physical health. Result shows that the usage of cellular phones/smartphones, student teacher’s field directly affects the mental and emotional health of a student teacher. Information Communications Technology (ICT) usage also affects the psychological health of a student teacher as shown in the result. However, age, gender, and family income do not directly affect a student teacher's emotional, mental, or physical health in terms of Information Communications Technology (ICT) usage and exposure.