This research assessed the Internet use and its relationship to the academic performance of the grade six learners of an Elementary School in Guizo Mandaue City during school year 2016-2017.
As to respondents profile, most of them are 12 years old of which 92 are female while 85 are male; they started accessing the Internet between the age of five or six and access at Cyber Café using PC/Desktop; their frequency use of Internet was more than three hours with verbal description of very high and their most visited website was the social networking sites.
As perceived by the respondents, the extent use of the Internet for educational intention was occasionally while social was often and recreational was frequently. Their academic performance was 80.39 which belonged to a Satisfactory Academic Performance. This research found out that there is a negative correlation between learners’ Internet use and academic performance. It concluded that there is a negative correlation between learners’ Internet use and academic performance. This means that the more the learners use the Internet for education or social intentions the poorer is their academic performance. The most serious issue/concern encountered by the respondents when accessing the Internet was slow Internet access speed. After a review of the analysis and interpretations of data and findings, it is strongly recommended that the proposal for Improvement Plan for Internet use be adopted.
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- 2. Review of Related Literature and Studies
- 3. Statement of the Problem
- 4. Research Methodology
- 4. Presentation, Data Analysis, and Interpretation
- 5. Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendation
- Conclusion
- Recommendation
- 6. Output of the Study
- References
Objectives and Key Themes
This research aimed to assess the relationship between internet use and the academic performance of sixth-grade students in an elementary school in Guizo, Mandaue City during the 2016-2017 school year. The study explored how different types of internet use (educational, social, recreational) correlated with academic achievement.
- The impact of internet use on the academic performance of sixth-grade students.
- The correlation between different types of internet use (educational, social, recreational) and academic performance.
- The identification of challenges faced by students when accessing and using the internet.
- The implications of internet access and usage for educational policy and practice.
- The application of relevant communication theories (Uses and Gratification, Information Processing, Observational Learning) to understand the relationship between internet use and academic performance.
Chapter Summaries
1. Introduction: This chapter introduces the multifaceted nature of the internet and its potential benefits for education. It highlights the growing disparity in internet access and utilization between public and private schools, particularly at the primary and secondary levels. The chapter underscores the pervasive influence of the internet on the lives of school-aged children, impacting various aspects from leisure activities to family relations and socialization. It specifically addresses the underutilization of available educational resources and the need to assess the relationship between internet use and academic performance among sixth-grade students, leading to the research's objective of proposing an action plan to bridge the identified gap.
2. Review of Related Literature and Studies: This chapter reviews existing literature and studies on the effects of internet use on academic achievement and behavioral adjustment. It categorizes internet use into three main intentions: recreational (gaming, entertainment), educational (school projects, homework), and communicative (chatting, social networking). The chapter lays the groundwork for the research by defining the dimensions of internet use that will be examined, including time spent online and the extent of use according to the identified intentions.
Keywords
Educational Administration and Supervision, Academic Performance, Internet Use, Descriptive Method, Mandaue City, Cebu, Uses and Gratification Theory, Information Processing Theory, Observational Learning Theory, Educational Technology, Student Achievement.
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What is the main topic of this research?
This research assesses the relationship between internet use and the academic performance of sixth-grade students in an elementary school in Guizo, Mandaue City during the 2016-2017 school year. It explores how different types of internet use (educational, social, recreational) correlate with academic achievement.
What are the key objectives of the study?
The study aims to determine the impact of internet use on academic performance, the correlation between different types of internet use and academic performance, identify challenges students face accessing and using the internet, explore implications for educational policy and practice, and apply communication theories (Uses and Gratification, Information Processing, Observational Learning) to understand the relationship between internet use and academic performance.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The Table of Contents includes an Abstract, Introduction (with a section on Theoretical Background), Review of Related Literature and Studies, Statement of the Problem, Research Methodology, Presentation, Data Analysis, and Interpretation, Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendation (including separate sections for Conclusion and Recommendation), Output of the Study, and References.
What are the key themes explored in the research?
Key themes include the impact of internet use on academic performance, the correlation between different types of internet use (educational, social, recreational) and academic achievement, challenges in internet access and use, implications for educational policy, and the application of communication theories to understand the internet's influence on academic performance.
What is the scope of the literature review?
The literature review examines existing research on the effects of internet use on academic achievement and behavioral adjustment, categorizing internet use into recreational, educational, and communicative intentions. It defines the dimensions of internet use examined in the study, including time spent online and the extent of use for each intention.
What methodologies are used in this study?
While not explicitly detailed in this preview, the mention of "Presentation, Data Analysis, and Interpretation" suggests the study employs a quantitative or mixed-methods approach, analyzing data to understand the relationship between internet use and academic performance. Further detail would be found within the full research document.
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What are the key words associated with this research?
Keywords include: Educational Administration and Supervision, Academic Performance, Internet Use, Descriptive Method, Mandaue City, Cebu, Uses and Gratification Theory, Information Processing Theory, Observational Learning Theory, Educational Technology, and Student Achievement.
What theories are applied in this study?
The study utilizes Uses and Gratification Theory, Information Processing Theory, and Observational Learning Theory to analyze the relationship between internet use and academic performance.
Where was this research conducted?
The research was conducted in an elementary school in Guizo, Mandaue City, Cebu.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Louie Sanlad (Author), 2020, Accentuating Internet Accessibility in School. Its Impact to the Academic Performance of the Grade Six Learners, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/539837
