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
1. Introduction
Theoretical Background
Observational Learning Theory
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
Research Objectives and Key Themes
The primary goal of this research is to evaluate the relationship between Internet usage patterns and the academic performance of grade six learners to develop a evidence-based school action plan.
- Analysis of student respondent profiles regarding Internet access and habits.
- Examination of Internet usage for educational, social, and recreational purposes.
- Correlation assessment between specific Internet usage types and academic outcomes.
- Identification of common technical issues and concerns encountered by learners.
- Formulation of an Action Plan to improve Internet integration in the school curriculum.
Extract from the Book
Extent Use of Internet
Extent use of Internet describes and illustrates the Internet usage perceived by the respondents with these intentions - educational, social, and recreational. Educational Internet use is measured by seven statements. Social internet use includes eight items while recreational Internet use includes ten items. The succeeding Tables are the findings on Internet use.
Internet Use as to Educational Intention
The growth of the Internet in the world provides many opportunities to many people around the world in many different ways. When learners are considered, the use of the Internet is mainly for social and entertainment purposes. However, it is very obvious that the Internet provides not only social connection and entertainment, but also academic and scientific information as well. Additionally, the Internet can be used as a tool to learn the latest news all around the world as well as getting any kind of information that serves different purposes such as learning more information about a hobby or health. When educational aspect of the Internet use is considered, it is obvious that learners, or people in general, who look for information can access it easily and with low cost. Table 8 shows data on the extent use of Internet as perceived by the respondents on educational intention
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Outlines the importance of the Internet as a multipurpose educational tool and establishes the study's anchor theories, including Uses and Gratification, Information Processing, and Observational Learning.
2. Review of Related Literature and Studies: Summarizes previous research on how Internet usage for recreational, social, and academic purposes influences student achievement and behavioral patterns.
3. Statement of the Problem: Lists the specific research questions regarding student profiles, Internet usage habits, and the correlation between online activities and academic grades.
4. Research Methodology: Details the descriptive, survey-based research design, the locale of the elementary school, participant profiles, and the statistical instruments used for data analysis.
4. Presentation, Data Analysis, and Interpretation: Presents the primary empirical data, tables, and discussions concerning respondents' profiles, their Internet habits, and the statistical relationship between Internet usage and academic performance.
5. Summary of Findings, Conclusion, and Recommendation: Synthesizes the results of the research, confirming the negative correlation between non-academic Internet use and school performance, and proposes an action plan.
6. Output of the Study: Presents the rationale, objectives, and implementation strategy for a school-based improvement plan to enhance the effective integration of the Internet in instruction.
Keywords
Internet Access, Academic Performance, Grade Six Learners, Educational Internet Use, Social Internet Use, Recreational Internet Use, Descriptive Method, Student Profile, Information Literacy, Educational Administration, DepEd Policies, School Improvement Plan, Digital Learning, Online Safety, Technology Governance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on assessing the patterns of Internet usage among grade six learners and determining how these habits influence their academic performance at an elementary school.
What are the primary themes addressed in the study?
The key themes include the educational, social, and recreational use of the Internet, the impact of these activities on academic achievement, and the technical challenges students face while accessing the web.
What is the central research question?
The main question is whether there is a significant relationship between the learners' perceptions of their Internet use and their actual academic performance, aiming to guide future school improvement planning.
Which scientific method does the author employ?
The study uses a descriptive, survey-based research design to gather information and applies Pearson's Correlation Coefficient to investigate the relationship between quantitative variables.
What topics are discussed in the main part of the book?
The main sections cover the respondents' demographic profiles, their preferred devices and websites, the extent of their Internet usage across three distinct categories, and their specific concerns such as slow access speeds.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Crucial keywords include Internet Accessibility, Academic Performance, Descriptive Method, and Educational Administration, reflecting the study's scope and its basis in pedagogical policies.
What does the study conclude regarding the correlation between Internet use and grades?
The research concludes that there is a negative correlation; as the time spent on Internet for education or social purposes increases, the academic performance of the learners tends to decrease.
What is the most common technical difficulty encountered by the learners?
According to the findings, the most significant issue reported by the respondents is the slow speed of Internet access, which hinders their ability to retrieve information efficiently.
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- Dr. Louie Sanlad (Autor:in), 2020, Accentuating Internet Accessibility in School. Its Impact to the Academic Performance of the Grade Six Learners, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/539837
