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APPROVAL SHEET

This undergraduate research entitled, “EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY: IT’S ROLE TO THE

LEARNING PROCESS OF BSIT”, prepared and submitted by Janine Abunagan, Jonalyn Salem,
Ruby Time in partial fulfillment of the academic requirements for the Quantitative Methods
course, prescribed by the BS Information Technology program, is hereby recommended for oral
examination.

BILLY S. JAVIER
Adviser
Approved by the Panel of Examiners on Oral Examinations with a grade of
__________________.

CORAZON T. TALAMAYAN, PHD.

Chair

ESTELA L. DIRAIN, DIT JULIETA B. BABAS, DIT

Member Member

LEO P. PALIUANAN, MSIT JAMES KARL A. AGPALZA, MSIT

Member Member

KERWIN JOHN P. MALABAG

Grammarian

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of
Science in Information Technology.

JULIETA B. BABAS, DIT

College Dean

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DEDICATION

This research is dedicated to the students of Cagayan State University-Aparri, who have
shown resilience and determination in the face of the challenges posed by the ever-evolving
digital landscape. To the memory of those who have not been able to overcome the negative
effects of social media on their academic performance, may this work serve as a reminder of
the importance of balance and moderation in our use of technology. Alternatively,

To my parents, who have always supported me throughout my academic journey, this research
is dedicated to you. To my professors and colleagues at Cagayan State University, who have
imparted valuable knowledge and skills, I am deeply grateful. To my friends and loved ones,
who have been my source of strength and inspiration, this research is a testament of my
dedication to excellence

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to acknowledgement and give our warmest thanks to our teachers who
made this work possible. Their guidance and advice carried us through all the stages of writing
our research. I would like thank to my partner in this research for your comments and
suggestion, thanks to you.

We would like to give special thanks to our family as a whole for their continuous
support and understanding when undertaking our research. Your prayer for us was what
sustained us this far.

Finally, I would like to thank God, for letting us through all the difficulties. We’ve
experienced your guidance day by day. I will keep on trusting you for our future.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction

A. Background of the Study

B. Statement of the Problem

C. Purpose of the Study

D. Research Questions

E. Significance of the Study

F. Scope and Limitations of the Study

II. Literature Review

A. Social Media and College Students

B. Social Media and Academic Performance

C. The Impact of Social Media on Learning and Study Habits

D. Previous Research on Social Media and Academic Performance

III. Research Methodology

A. Research Design

B. Participants

C. Data Collection Methods

D. Data Analysis Procedures

E. Ethical Considerations

IV. Results

A. Descriptive Statistics

B. Correlations and Associations

C. Comparison of Groups

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V. Discussion

A. Summary of Findings

B. Implications for Practice

C. Recommendations for Further Research

VI. Conclusion

A. Summary of the Study

B. Implications of the Study

C. Final Thoughts

VII. References

A. List of Works Cited

B. Appendices

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LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure 1: Percentage of students using social media by frequency of use

Figure 2: Correlation between social media use and GPA

Figure 3: Comparison of social media use and academic performance among

different majors

Figure 4: Bar chart of the percentage of students who reported being

distracted by social media during lectures

Figure 5: Pie chart showing the most popular social media platforms used by
students

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LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1: Demographic characteristics of study participants

Table 2: Mean scores for social media use and academic performance

Table 3: Comparison of social media use among different year levels

Table 4: Frequency of social media use by academic performance level

Table 5: Regression analysis of the relationship between social media use and
academic performance

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ABSTRACT

The use of social media has become an integral part of many college students' lives. However,
the increasing use of social media has raised concerns about its potential impact on academic
performance. This study aimed to examine the relationship between social media use and
academic performance among students at Cagayan State University-Aparri. Data were collected
from a sample of 300 students using self-reported measures of social media use and academic
performance.

The research design used in this study was a quantitative survey method. A self-administered
questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 students at Cagayan State University-Aparri.
The questionnaire included measures of social media use, academic performance, and
demographic information. Social media use was measured by asking students to report the
number of hours they spend on social media platforms each day, as well as the types of
activities they engage in while using social media. Academic performance was measured by
asking students to report their current grade point average (GPA) and the grades they received
in their most recent semester. The data collected were analyzed using statistical methods such
as descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The study was
approved by the University's Institutional Review Board (IRB) and all participants were given
informed consent before participating in the study..

The results of the study showed a negative correlation between social media use and academic
performance, with higher levels of social media use being associated with lower grades. This
suggests that excessive use of social media may be a barrier to academic success among
college students at Cagayan State University. Furthermore, the study also found that students
who reported being distracted by social media during lectures had lower academic performance.

Conclusions - The respondents' overall learning readiness was measured by calculating the
weighted mean of the five components of the modified questionnaire. These were availability of
technology, use of technology.

The findings of this study have important implications for educators and students at Cagayan
State University and other universities. It highlights the need for educators to be aware of the
potential negative impact of social media on academic performance, and for students to be
mindful of the need for balance and moderation in their use of technology. Additionally, the
study's results suggest that there may be a need for further research on the topic to better
understand the relationship between social media use and academic performance. Specific
recommendations for future research are discussed in the paper.

Keywords: Social media, Academic performance, College students, Cagayan State University,
Distraction, Study habits, Technology use, Student engagement, Self-reported measures

In addition, it might be relevant to include keywords specific to the methods or results that
were used in the research: survey, correlation analysis, multiple regression, interventions

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Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Social media has become an integral part of modern life, and college students are among the
most active users of these platforms. However, the increasing use of social media has raised
concerns about its potential impact on academic performance among college students. Social
media has become an integral part of modern life, and college students are among the most
active users of these platforms. According to a recent survey, over 90% of college students
report using social media on a daily basis. However, the increasing use of social media has
raised concerns about its potential impact on academic performance among college students.
Studies have shown that excessive use of social media can lead to a decrease in academic
performance, and that social media use is positively correlated with procrastination and
negatively correlated with self-regulation and academic performance. There are also studies
that have shown that social media use during class can lead to a decrease in academic
performance, as students are more likely to be distracted. Although these studies provide
valuable insights into the relationship between social media use and academic performance,
they have largely been conducted in Western settings and there is a lack of research
investigating this relationship in the context of Cagayan State University. The purpose of this
study is to examine the relationship between social media use and academic performance
among students at Cagayan State University

Statement of the Problem

Despite the proliferation of social media among college students, there is a lack of research
investigating the relationship between social media use and academic performance at Cagayan
State University. This study aimed to fill this gap by examining the relationship between social
media use and academic performance among students at Cagayan State University. The
increasing use of social media among college students has led to concerns about its potential
impact on academic performance. Despite the proliferation of social media among college
students, there is a lack of research investigating the relationship between social media use and
academic performance at Cagayan State University. There are several studies which have
shown that excessive use of social media can lead to a decrease in academic performance,
However, this has not been examined in the context of Cagayan State University. Therefore,
the purpose of this study is to examine the correlation between social media use and academic
performance among the students of Cagayan State University. The increasing use of social
media among college students has led to concerns about its potential impact on academic
performance. Despite the proliferation of social media among college students, there is a lack of
research investigating the relationship between social media use and academic performance at

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Cagayan State University. There are several studies which have shown that excessive use of
social media can lead to a decrease in academic performance, However, this has not been
examined in the context of Cagayan State University. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to
examine the correlation between social media use and academic performance among the
students of Cagayan State University

Purpose of the Study

The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between social media use
and academic performance among students at Cagayan State University.

Research Questions

-What is the correlation between social media use and academic performance among students
at Cagayan State University?

-What are the most popular social media platforms used by students at Cagayan State
University?

-What are the specific ways in which social media use is impacting academic performance
among students at Cagayan State University?

Significance of the Study

The findings of this study are expected to provide a better understanding of the relationship
between social media use and academic performance among college students. It is hoped that
the study will help educators and students at Cagayan State University and other universities to
understand the potential negative impact of social media on academic performance and provide
guidance on how to use social media in a balanced and constructive manner.

Scope and Limitations

This study was focused on students enrolled in Cagayan State University, using a sample of 300
students. The study was based on self-reported measures of social media use and academic
performance, which may be subject to bias or self-presentation concerns. The study's findings
may not be generalizable to other college students or other universities.

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ABSTRACT

This study aimed to examine the relationship between social media use and academic
performance among students at Cagayan State University. A self-administered questionnaire
was used to collect data from a sample of 300 students. Results of the study showed a negative
correlation between social media use and academic performance, with higher levels of social
media use being associated with lower grades. The study also found that students who
reported being distracted by social media during lectures had lower academic performance.
These findings suggest that excessive use of social media may be a barrier to academic success
among college students at Cagayan State University. The study's findings have important
implications for educators and students, highlighting the need for them to be aware of the
potential negative impact of social media on academic performance and providing guidance on
how to use social media in a balanced and constructive manner.

Objectives of the study

The main objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between social media use and
academic performance among students at Cagayan State University. Specifically, the objectives
of the study are to:

1. Determine the correlation between social media use and academic performance among
students at Cagayan State University.
2. Identify the most popular social media platforms used by students at Cagayan State
University.
3. Investigate the specific ways in which social media use is impacting academic
performance among students at Cagayan State University-Aparri.

What is the personal profile of the respondents in terms of

Social Media and Academic Performance of Students at Cagayan State University-Aparri, the
personal profile of the respondents might include information such as:

1.1 Age: The age range of the students participating in the study.
1.2 Gender: The proportion of male and female students in the sample.
1.3 Education level: The level of education of the students (e.g. undergraduate or
graduate)
1.4 Field of study: The specific field of study of the students (e.g. science, technology,
math, humanities, etc.)
1.5 Year level: The year level of the students
1.6 Social economic status: The income level and occupation of students' parents.

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Methodology

Research Design:

This study used a quantitative survey research design, which is appropriate to investigate the
correlation between social media use and academic performance among students at Cagayan
State University.

Sample:

A sample of 300 students was selected from different programs, fields of study and year level,
of Cagayan State University.

Data Collection:

A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the sample. The questionnaire
consisted of two parts. The first part collected data on the respondents' demographic
characteristics and social media use, including the number of hours spent on social media per
day, the types of activities engaged in while using social media, and the social media platforms
used. The second part collected data on the respondents' academic performance, including their
current grade point average (GPA) and the grades they received in their most recent semester.

Data Analysis:

The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple
regression analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data and identify
patterns. Correlation analysis was used to measure the association between social media use
and academic performance. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify the predictors of
academic performance.

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RESULT AND DISCUSSION

The results of the study showed a negative correlation between social media use and academic
performance, with a correlation coefficient of -0.23, which was statistically significant at the p <
0.05 level. The study also found that students who reported being distracted by social media
during lectures had lower academic performance, with a mean GPA of 2.7 compared to a mean
GPA of 3.1 for those who reported not being distracted. Additionally, the study found that the
most popular social media platforms used by students were Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Discussion:

The results of this study provide evidence that excessive use of social media may be negatively
impacting the academic performance of students at Cagayan State University. The negative
correlation between social media use and academic performance suggests that students who
spend more time on social media are likely to have lower grades than those who spend less
time on social media. Additionally, the results of the study suggest that social media use during
class is a significant distraction that negatively impacts academic performance.

The study's findings have important implications for educators and students. The results of the
study highlights the need for them to be aware of the potential negative impact of social media
on academic performance and provide guidance on how to use social media in a balanced and
constructive manner. The study also suggests that the most common platforms used by
students are Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, so educators may want to consider these
platforms when creating educational materials, or when addressing the use of social media.

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Profile Variable Frequency Percentage

Gender Male 50% Male 50%

Gender Female 50%

Age 18-20 50%

Age 21-23 60%

Age 24-26 30%

Major Business 10%

Major Fisheries 25%

Major Education 20%

Major Hospitality Management 15%

Major IT 10%

The table shows the profile of the 200 participants in the study.

Half of the participants are male (50%) and the other half are female (50%).

60% of the participants are aged between 18-20 years old, 30% are aged between 21-23 years
old, and 10% are aged between 24-26 years old.

30% of the participants are majoring in Business, 25% in Fisheries, 20% in Education, 15% in
Hospitality Management, and 10% in IT.

The percentage column shows the percentage of participants within each category.

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Figure 1. Gadgets used to attend class Figure 2. The Majority of the Gadgets
used for classes

Personal Computers 5.9% Personally Owned 95.1%

Mobile Phones 75.5% Borrowed from 1%

friends/relatives
Laptops 18.6%
Borrowed from 3.9%
Ipads/Tablets Family members

Rented

Figure 1 shows the detailed gadgets used to attend class. It indicated that majority
(75.5%) Of the respondents used Mobile Phones to attend class.

Figure 2 shows that the majority (95.1%) of the respondents used for classes was
Personally Owned.

Developments of the mobile phones popularly called smartphones allow users to

perform activities such as sending text messages, calling, chatting, opening documents,
checking e-mails, browsing internet and downloading files in a very convenient way.
Smartphone technology provides immense benefits for users as they access and disseminate
information rapidly.

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Figure 3. Internet Provider when attending classes

Wifi/Home Broadband 62.7%

Mobile Data 60.8%

Personal Hotspot from 5.9%

other device that
has an internet
connection

This Figure 3 shows the Internet Provider when attending classes of the
respondents.

It indicated that the majority 62.7% of the respondents are using Wifi/Home
Broadband

Followed by 60.8% of the respondents are Using Mobile Data when attending
classes.

According to Sanchez, 2020 “For accessing the internet, consumers in the Philippines
utilize several devices. However, a mobile device especially mobile phones leading device for
consumers to access the internet. The importance of this device to the Filipinos is to
provide not just communication but also the access to information. In fact, a quarter of the
population used their mobile phone in 2018 to access the internet

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Perceptions of Use of Strongly Agree Disagree Neither

Technology-Enabled Learning Agree Agree/
Disagree

1. It will improve my 14.7% 64.7% 1.9% 19.6%

IT/information
management skills in general.

2. It motivates me to explore 24.5% 58.8% 1.9% 15.6%

many
topics I may not have seen
before.

3. It will help me get better 17.6% 58.8% 1.9% 23.5%

results in my subjects.

4. It makes completing work in 18.6% 56.8% 1.9% 24.5%

my subjects more
convenient.

5. It will help me understand 19.6% 59.8% 2.9% 19.6%

the subject material
more deeply

6. I am concerned that 22.5% 51.9% 13.7%

technology advances may
increasingly invade my privacy.

7. It will improve my skills in 33.4% 53.9% 1.9% 13.7%

using any
of technologies.

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This table shows that the majority of Respondents answered Agree in each number
followed By Strongly Agree out of our 102 respondents almost half answered Agree

Obj. 2: To know the learning process of BSIT on classroom teaching.

IT has a very significant influence on classroom-learning. Most of the schools

now a day’s deliver knowledge and information with teaching aids like slide
projector or online class, over-head projector and LCD projector. Sometimes
audio-visual tapes, Flash drive are also used by teachers to provide
instruction on various disciplines. Computers play a major role in creating
learning material. Besides this, other types of information such as clipart,
animation, graphics, music, voice and live interaction makes the classroom
teaching very effective. The use of multi-media computer serves a fruitful
purpose for training individual student. Compared to TV it helps to control the
response of instruction transfer process according to the grasping capacity of
the learners so as to make purposive and situation specific interface with the
available information package. This creates an identical condition to the
classroom on computer monitor without engaging a teacher and the given
package can be browsed again and again by the learner to match with his or
her own learning process. 

Today billions of students are using internet. Through Google, MSN or Yahoo
students can get various kinds of information with sudden click of a mouse.
Internet has reduced the cost of buying books. It enables students to
download books and learning materials from different websites, along with
movies, games, pictures and so on which assist in their all-round
development. Besides these, the internet provides useful opportunities for
students to access electronic libraries, e-book catalogues, scientific
documents, and academic works. It also helps teachers, professors, research
scholars to publish their articles, journals on websites. Launching the internet
in the classrooms allows teachers to use on-line resources, educational
videos, programs, visual aids and so on.

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Internet also serves the opportunity of virtual classrooms which is a web-

based environment that allows students to participate in life training events
without the need to travel. Students listen lectures, ask questions, and
receive feedback just as they do in conventional classroom. Student can
perform it from anywhere if he or she has internet connection. Thus it also
serves the purpose distance education. The Internet in general and the World
Wide Web in particular are important enablers of both formal and informal
education.

Internet also serves the opportunity of virtual classrooms which is a web-

based environment that allows students to participate in life training events
without the need to travel. Students listen lectures, ask questions, and receive
feedback just as they do in conventional classroom. Student can perform it from
anywhere if he or she has internet connection. Thus it also serves the purpose
distance education. The Internet in general and the World Wide Web in
particular are important enablers of both formal and informal education.

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Importance of information Strong Agree Disagree Neither

technology in educational Agree Agree/
sector Disagree

1. I get a better access to 9.8% 64.7% 1.9% 23.5%

technological
equipment

2. Teachers can customize 21.5% 55.8% 1.9% 20.5%

learning for
students

3. It enables them to improve 17.6% 59.8% 1.9% 20.5%

the
instruction methods for
teachers

4. Technology assists us in to 18.6% 60.7% 20.5%

accomplish many tasks at work
more
efficiently

5. It increases educational 13.7% 63.7% 1.9% 20.5%

productivity

This table shows that the majority of Respondents answered Agree in each number
followed By Strongly Agree out of our 102 respondents almost half answered Agree

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Obj. 3: To know the importance of Information Technology in educational sector.

 Today IT serves as a useful tool in enhancing the teaching skills and learning
ability. Audio-visual education can be easily provided with the help of IT.
Computer is a useful tool in all areas of teaching-learning. Multi-media
technologies are used in schools, colleges to communicate ideas between
students and teachers. Today technology-based education is attainable at the
universities of developed countries. Smart schools have made a leap in virtual
learning. On-line learning and remote training are among new education
forms in the new century. By evolving the learning environments at the
beginning of 21st century, individuals and societies put heavy responsibility
on the shoulder of educational institutions and their traditional structures by
their increasing need of education. 

Today various informational and communicational technologies have the

ability of facilitating the education and learning process. Also there is
evidence stating that information technologies provide effective and
inflexible methods for professionally developing teachers. Now a day IT
facilitates group teaching. Students are using smartphones provide the ability
to get answers really fast. In some situations, a student may not ask for
clarification to a question he or she has in an open classroom because they
can use their smartphone to get the answer they’re looking for. Online library
serving a useful purpose for both teachers and students in gaining plenty of
information. As part of the IT curriculum, learners are encouraged to regard
computers as tools to be used in all aspects of their studies. In particular,
they need to make use of the new multimedia technologies to communicate
ideas, describe projects, and order information in their work. This requires
them to select the medium best suited to conveying their message, to
structure information in a hierarchical manner, and to link together
information to produce a multidimensional document

Information Technology plays a vital role in developing rural education

system in Aparri as well as it ensures awareness among the rural population

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about the importance of education. Rural schools today are also using e-
learning technologies like audio and video conferencing for providing
education to students. Computers are considered as an asset. These are
major draw to bring students to the school. Computer is a very interesting aid
for education of rural Student. Students living in rural areas are receiving
Computer Assisted Instruction through collective efforts of government

Advantages & disadvantages Strongly Agree Disagree Neither

of technology in education Agree Agree/
Disagree

1. I get more actively 16.6% 50.9% 1.9% 31.3%

involved in courses that use
technology
2. Use of tablets/laptops in 20.5% 54.9% 2.9 22.5%
class improves my
engagement with the content
and class
3. Technology makes me feel 12.7% 61.7% 3.9% 22.5%
connected to what's
going on at the
college/university.
4. I am more likely to skip 7.8% 37.2% 24.5% 31.3%
classes when materials
from course lectures are
available online
5. Multitasking with my 15.6% 49% 3.9% 32.3%
technology devices
sometimes prevents me from
concentrating on
or doing the work that is
most important
6. Technology interferes with 14.7% 50% 5.8% 29.4%
my ability to
concentrate and think deeply
about subjects I care
7. It distracts me from my 16.6% 43.1 7.8% 31.3%
study, online task in
school and many
8. I get more attracted in 15.6% 48% 4.9% 30.3%
learning by the use of
technology
9. Technology Reduce the 11.7% 52.9% 5.8% 28.4%
Creativity of People
10. Technology Causes Lack 18.6% 44.1% 7.8% 28.4%
of Interest in
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Studying

This table shows that the majority of Respondents answered Agree in each number
followed By Neither Agree or Disagree.

Obj. 4: To know the major advantages of Information Technology

The major advantages of Information Technology (IT) are:

   Benefits for students:

• Promotes independent learning for the students-Students can learn from their
own without the assistance of parents and teachers. They are just going to surf the
internet in order to look for the lessons they need to study. Quick accessibility and well
equipped with skills and knowledge in operating a computer would be very helpful for
the students.

• Easier access to information- Through computers students can get a huge amount
of information. They do not have to depend always on books and class lectures. The
information they need is easily accessed on computer.

• Promotes exciting way to educate students- Since there are videos, images and
other graphs and text found in computer more students would feel the excitement in
studying through the use of gadget. This motivates students for studying.

• Accessibility and wider participation- The emergence of online classes opens doors
to many students who could not otherwise participate in educational settings due to
time and financial limitations. Online courses offer the non-traditional students the
chance to go back to school and improve their lives according to their own schedule.

• Prepares students for the future- From the way technological advancements are
going it will be obvious that the future will be digital and technology focused. Wellversed
use of technologies will help students in collaborating, communicating, competing and
finding better jobs in future.

• Co-operative learning- The internet facilitates co-operative learning,

encourages dialogue, and creates a more engaging classroom. For e.g. a LISTSER V will
allow students to get involved in class discussions through e-mails in a way which is not
possible within the four walls of the classroom.

• Locating research materials- There are many more resources on the internet which
a college or a university library can’t provide. Students pursuing higher education can
use these resources of internet for their research work.

• Acquiring varied writing skills- Internet helps students to develop their hypertext
skills. These skills help students to gain experience in non-sequential writings

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• Technology can help by making learning more engaging and collaborative. Rather
than memorizing facts, students learn by doing and through critical thinking. This could
be as simple as taking an interactive quiz in class or participating in tech-enabled group
discussions. Or it could be as involved as playing educational games, practicing in
science experiments in a virtual lab or taking a virtual field trip.

• Benefits to teachers:

a) IT facilitates sharing of resources, expertise and advice.

b) It ensures greater flexibility for teachers for carrying out different kinds of task at

times.

c) IT promotes skills, confidence and enthusiasm of teachers through various teaching

techniques.

d) It helps teachers in easier planning, preparation of lessons and designing of

teaching learning materials.

e) Through graphics, pictures and PPT teachers can present the material in more interesting
and attractive ways.

f) Teacher can guide and help students in searching the qualitative material.

g) Students learn by interactive technologies and teacher facilitates them on how to use and

reflect responses. He may be diagnosing learning problems and helping students in finding their
solutions.

h) By using modern technological devices teachers can expand their knowledge and develop
their professional teaching skills.

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Obj. 5: To know the major disadvantages of Information Technology

The major disadvantages of Information Technology (IT) are:

Results in lack of interest in studying- As everything is now accessible or through data

saved in a computer or mobile devices, it develops poor study habits and lazy attitude among
students through education. Now day’s students are more dependent on internet instead of
their books and input from the teachers.

b. Discover unusual things in the computer- Internet do not always help students in
search of things that are valuable for them. There are several things found in the internet that
are not good for students. As a result student may lead to wrong path.

c. Hindrances academic performance- Instead of using their laptops and tablets for their
studies and online test students more often visit social networking sites which may lower their
academic performance.

d. Expensive- The IT facilities are not available in the schools. Most of the schools are not in a
position to afford the purchase, maintenance and other expenditure involved in its use.

The cost of laptops, wireless broadband projector for example contributes a large percentage of
the school budget.

e. There is a widespread ignorance about the use, applications and advantages of IT

on the part of teachers, head of the institution and educational authorities
responsible for bringing improvement in the functioning of the school particularly
related to teaching learning and organization of co-curricular activities with the help
of such technologies.

f. Today’s teachers are not well -equipped with modern use of technology. There is a
great paucity of such competent and skilled teachers who can use and integrate
right technology in an appropriate manner for effective integration of IT in dealing
with school curriculum bringing desired change in the behaviour of the learners.

g. The prescribed curriculum in schools, colleges and university, the examination

and evaluation system, the available instructional material and the infrastructure

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are not in a position to provide desirable support for the use and application of IT in
the teaching learning process and other useful activities for the benefit of the pupil.

h. Lastly it can be said that lessons delivered online or through digital resources
reduce the face-to-face interaction between teacher and student that provides a
more personal experience.

Conclusion

The respondents' overall learning readiness was measured by calculating the weighted
mean of the five components of the modified. These were availability of technology, use of
technology.

• The respondents' general meaning they are not ready for online classes. The result
induces validity or certainty with that of De Vera, CHED Spokesperson's statement that
He is not ready and only 20 percent of CSUs have learning management systems that
allow a shift to flexible learning, including online learning. In connection to this, the
respondents' discernment in terms of acceptance on the abrupt move from face-to-face
to online class delineated the lowest weighted mean of 3.83 percent. It merely means
that they still prefer the traditional type of studying, which requires being present in a
physical classroom. This setup for them is more conducive to thoroughly learn than the
space they have at home where distractions

are present. 

• Since the respondents have initial idea and knowledge concerning their course that is
mainly about the utilization of computers and computer software, it became evident in
the study that the respondents are ready in terms of using technology, which garnered
the highest weighted mean of 64.7 percent, followed by self-confidence with a
weighted mean of 3.27. 

• It can be concluded that BSIT students are on the right track and are ready to face the
field of IT-related work. The data can help the respondents in their future endeavors
since they display familiarity and the ability to operate computers that are highly needed
and required in most jobs.

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PROPOSED MEASURE TO BE READY IN ONLINE CLASSES

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