The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our educational landscape, compelling institutions to switch to online classes

in place of traditional face-to-face classes. The COVID-19 problem in the Philippines has impacted around 27
million students, 1 million instructors and non-teaching staff, as well as learners’ families (Obana, J. 2020).
Transitioning to distant learning is the most viable option so far as the world continues to cope with the effects of
this infectious and deadly disease, which has destabilized economies and claimed many lives (Alipio, 2020;
Baticulon, Alberto, Baron, Mabulay, Rizada, Sy, Tiu, Clarison & Reyes, 2020). Not only in the Philippines, but
around the world, the current situation provides significant problems to educational institution. Students have little
choice but to attend online lessons due to the limitations and community quarantine enforced on many regions,
particularly in the country. The Department of Studies (DepEd) and other institutions have introduced online
distance learning to allow students to continue their education learning. The instructor serves as a facilitator in
online distance learning, enlisting learners’ active participation through the use of various technologies accessed via
the internet while they are geographically separated during instruction (Llego, 2020). Before the implementation,
DepEd received barrage of criticism, with some questioning if DepEd and other educational institutions are truly
prepared for the current scenario. Despite the complaints, these institutions were optimistic that Online Distance
Learning will be successful in the Philippines. The use of internet is quickly rising, Particularly for learning in the
fields of education and informatics. Some schools are permitted to begin classes before the commencement of
public-school classes on October 5, 2020, as long as they employ solely distance learning modalities. However,
research suggest that e-learning poses a number of difficulties for both students and teachers (Anderson, 2008;
Islam, Beer & Slack, 2015;Gilbert, 2015; Arinto, 2016; Gillet- Swan, 2017; Dubey & Piroska, 2019; Baticulon et
al.,2020). Students in distance education have a lot more freedom in terms of how and when they interact, but Sun
and Rueda (2012) suggest that their ability to govern their learning becomes crucial. Due to the lack of interaction in
online classes, students are more likely to be distracted by smartphones, pets, deliveries and other things other than
the continuing online lesson, according to Amadora (2020). Because there is no face- to-face interaction, it is
assumed that pupils will be disinterested in the online class. Despite the fact that much study had been done on
online distance learning before to the epidemic, its usage in primary schools has yet to be thoroughly investigated
due to the scarcity of resources. In addition, there is a paucity of local literature on the topic of student concentration
in online classes.

II. Action Research Question AR Questions

Researchers should keep some research questions in mind when conducting study on a subject and reaching a goal.
We have the following study questions and sub-questions based on the statement problem of internet usage and
distraction during online class for learning.

Main question:
What are the challenges faced by students in online distance learning?

Sub-questions:
What are the effects of internet connection to students learning?
What is the distraction that learners may encounter during online class?
What are the things that teacher should consider in online class?
What are the effects of online class in students learning? How internet connection problem and distraction can be
solved?

III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention Strategy Describe Innovation/Intervention/Strategy

The purpose of this research is to give an overview of the many problems that students confront on their online
distance learning. During the pandemic, students are using online distance learning to continue their education. This
research aims to provide teachers, parents, educators and other stakeholders with information about the usage of
online distance learning. This would assist them in making the required adjustments and actions to improve the
learning modality’s implementation. Also, the Department of Education and other educational institutions may find
this study valuable in considering and reviewing the right curriculum to employ in this type of learning modality in
order to achieve a more worthwhile teaching learning experience. We investigate, identify and analyze how internet
might be used to increase students’ learning and establish a new open learning environment. Faculty and
administrators must consider several variables while developing and delivering distance education courses, curricula
and programs including how to overcome impediments to effective and efficient implementation of distance
education courses, curricula and programs. Moore (2001) stated that in order to deliver online courses successfully,
faculty must: allow student- to-student interaction with minimal faculty intervention; engage students in regular
assignments in order to monitor progress and intervene as needed; and provide specialized attention to students with
low academic achievement.

IV. Action Research Methods (Describe Action Research Methods)

a. Participants/Other sources of Data

The researcher chose to survey a group of students from MCNHS about the difficulties of online distance learning
and the effects of internet connection problems and distraction on their learning. Prior to their participation, the
participants were asked to give their informed consent. Students were told about the study’s goals and the scope of
their participation before signing the informed consent form. They were also informed about the information
confidentiality, anonymity and their freedom to refuse to cooperate with the investigation.

b. Data Gathering Methods

A letter seeking permission to conduct the study by addressing to the Principal/Head of MCNHS, a letter containing
the purpose and intended respondent for conducting the study. The researchers will treat the respondent with respect
for their confidentiality. In the time that they approve to conduct the research, the researchers will proceed to gather
data.

c. Data Analysis Plan

In order to know the result of this study, the researchers will use various statistical treatments on the data of this
research. In this part the researchers will presented on how they gathered data and how they analyze the data which
is generated from the instrument that will use in this study. The Weighted Arithmetic Mean is the statistical
statements will be used in this study to analyze the gathered data.

V. Action Research Work Plan (Summarize Action Research Work Plan)

The purpose of this study is to bring a solution to an online class that has an impact on students’ learning. It will
utilize a positive mindset to assist them in overcoming the challenges of e-learning. Perhaps the most essential factor
in motivating students is their perception of the course’s relevance. During their online lesson, we will collaborate
with our resource teacher and grade 4 students to collect their thoughts, knowledge and experiences. During their
online lesson, we will need a laptop, internet and social networking platform to acquire material and get their
opinions and experiences. The methodologies, participants’ data collection and timetable for gathering data and
information were all considered in our action plan. The purpose of this research is to give an overview of the many
problems that grade 4 students at MSES confront in their online distance learning. During the pandemic, students are
using online distance learning to continue their education. This research aims to provide teachers, parents, educators
and other stakeholders with information about the usage of online distance learning. Due to the lack of interaction in
online classrooms, students are more likely to be distracted by phones, pets, deliveries and other things than
continuing their online lesson because there is no face-to-face interaction; it is assumed that pupils will be
disinterested in the online class. Despite the fact that much study had been done on online distance learning before
to the epidemic, its usage in primary schools has yet to be thoroughly investigated due to the scarcity of resources.
In addition, there is a paucity of local literature on the topic of student concentration in online classes.

VI. Cost Estimate (Write cost estimate)

The budget is a line item (tabular) representation of the expenses associated with the proposal project. Cost
estimates need to be as accurate as possible to cover the expenses proposed in the project.

VII. Plan for Dissemination and Utilization (Describe how the results will be shared)

A research strategy is a structured approach to finding information in order to perform a task effectively and
efficiently. The study approach, according to Saunders, Lewis and Thornhill (2000), explains the source of data
constraints and how they will be addressed. It also takes into account the constraints that researchers would face in
terms of data, time, location and money. As a result, a clear research strategy is required to describe the sources of
research questions and to determine how to gather and analyze data based on the overall goal of answering the
research questions.

VIII. References (Write at least three references.) 1. Burgess, S. & Sievertsen, H. H. (2020, April 01).Schools, skills
and learning: The impact of COVID 19 on education. 2. Alvarez, A. V. (2020). The phenomenon of learning at a
distance through emergency remote teaching amidst the pandemic crisis. 3. Rotas, E. E., & Cahapay, M. B. (2020).
Difficulties in Remote Learning

What was your experience in writing the action research plan?

I have a lot of experience developing action research plans since it informs and reminds me that there are a lot of
issues that arise in education. Many factors can influence the teaching and learning process, resulting in poor and
ineffective knowledge acquisition that might obstruct students’ learning progress. We, the researchers recognize the
importance and worth of this action research plan since it is not just a stack of papers that exhausts every instructor,
but it is an important document that should be paid attention to help solve the problems that arise in education. It’s
not easy to conduct an action research study, especially when it comes to deciding what issue to focus on and what
activities, treatments and strategies to use to address or modify the situation.

What knowledge, attitude, and skills did you have that helped you accomplish it?

To do so, we used our knowledge, attitude and skills such as paying attention to every detail and knowing how to
conduct research on difficulties that arise during the teaching and learning process. Self-reflection is especially vital
in action research since it allows researchers to plan what changes can be made, put them into action and then reflect
again. Action researchers not only investigate the lives of others but they also consider their own roles as researchers
and practitioners. Communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and confidence are some of the factors that
aid us in achieving our goals. Possessing an optimistic attitude and a desire to work help us in accomplishing it.

What do you still need to learn and develop in yourself to be a skilled teacher-researcher?

The skills in gathering and organizing information are still something I need to master and develop in myself in
order to be a successful teacher-researcher because teachers as researchers collect vast volumes of data every day
and quickly analyze and make judgments based on it because using time effectively gives the person “choice” on
spending or managing activities at their own time and convenience, time management is defined as the planning and
conscious control of time spent on specific activities, with the goal of increasing effectiveness, efficiency and
productivity.

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