THE EFFECTS OF THE MODERNIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE 3RD YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DIVINE LIGHT ACADEMY FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
Chapter I A. Introduction
The modernization of technology has been a major source of change in every human being’s daily life in this world. The society today is no longer incorporated with the past traditions and the variety of choices people have gained with modern technology are simply limitless. It has total efficiency, mobility, and accuracy. But the modernization of technology also has its disadvantages to society.
The modernization of technology - particularly computers and internet are becoming one of people’s necessities and some people couldn’t just live without it. As defined by the internet article The Positive and Negative Effects of Computers, computers are very useful these days. If people need answers to their questions, just type what it is, and the computer will give the answer right away. It made people’s lives easier and convenient. It really changed the way people live. But of course, computers and internet also have its flaws or disadvantages especially to the students. Instead of studying, students would play computer games or even update their social networking sites. Or sometimes, students forget to do their school works and face the computer all day. So instead, the researchers hope that computers will help people to be advanced, developed and help them grow. Students were mentioned in the statement. Yes, computers and internet can affect the students and more importantly, their performance at school. According to writer John Mack, “technology and the internet are profound impacts on students. It provides students with a larger source of information. But there are also bad effects of technology and the internet on students. It is important to understand that technology should act as a complement to traditional modes of learning and not simply a replacement.”
Therefore, the researchers conclude that the modernization of technology really has good and bad sides. It is neither positive nor negative. One should not substitute technology to the learning of the students. It could really affect their performance at school in a good or bad way. Technology should just be technology itself and nothing more. They should use technology to mold oneself, become more advanced people, and not create monsters out of them through the overpowering technology. It depends on how humans choose to act and also, the positive and negative labels are subjective.
Here in Divine Light Academy, students’ usage of technology is limited because the gaming, social networking, and other sites that may affect their studies are blocked so they could focus on their work. Therefore, this study will take an extensive prospect on the effects of the modernization of technology to the academic performance of 3rd Year high school students of Divine Light Academy for the academic year 2013-2014. B. Statement of the Problem
This study aims to investigate the effects of the modernization of technology to the academic performance of 3rd Year high school students of Divine Light Academy for the academic year 2013-2014.
Specifically, this study will try to answer the following questions: 1. How long do they use these gadgets? Do these gadgets hinder them from studying? 2. What are the academic ratings of the 3rd year high school students of Divine Light Academy for the academic year 2013-2014 during their 2nd year in high school? 3. Is there a significant relationship between the gadgets to the academic performance of the 3rd year high school students during their 2nd year in high school? C. Significance of the Study
This study will help the students in their daily lives in school and their homes as well. The researchers want to know how much the modernization of technology affects the performance of students in school. This problem should be investigated because students these days are getting too attached to their gadgets that they tend to forget their school works. No wonder why some of them get failing grades. For parents, they should prioritize their child’s studies first. They shouldn’t give what their child wants immediately because once they buy it, their child might not study well since he/she is bothered with his/her new stuff. Parents should give it instead if their child really deserves it. Since the researchers are also students; of course, they want a solution to this problem. The researchers want to help their fellow schoolmates to achieve high grades and be focused on their studies. D. Scope and Delimitations of the Study
This study limits its coverage on the third year high school students only. Its main purpose is to identify the common problems that they encounter and to propose possible solutions regarding this kind of problem.
It also covers every aspect of students’ personal information that has an impact on their performance at school such as their gender, age, how much time they consume while using their gadgets, and how many gadgets they have from the oldest to the newest model. E. Definition of Terms profound – very great or intense. complement – a thing that completes or brings to perfection. hinder – create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction.

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