CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGS

INTRODUCTION

Modern technology as we know, has advantages and disadvantages in the

education and academic performance of students. Technology in education plays an

important role to improve one’s educational knowledge and skills. This is essential

especially for those who require improvement in their knowledge to achieve a

successful life in the future. Technology is being demonstrated through the use of

computers, overhead projectors, laptops, and other preferable modern technology that

the lecturer uses. This has been helpful for educators themselves since they may

enhance their teaching skills and strategies more often in their class. Modern

technology became essential for both students and teachers but there are some cases

when it can be disadvantageous for them as well. There are advantages in modern

technology. For instance, it promotes independent learning for the students. They are

able learn on their own without any need for assistance from their parents nor teachers.

Internet has actually been their new assistant. It has quick access and is well-equipped

with technological skills and knowledge. Students can surf the internet to search for

lessons to study. Modern technology basically provides easier access to needed

information. Students have to carry their heavy books all the time in school and back

home every day. With modern technology, students need not to feel the burden of

carrying their books all the time anymore as information can still be accessed on

computers and other informative devices. Modern technology even promotes alternative

ways to educate students and keep them interested and motivated at the same time.
 The internet provides tons of images, videos, graphics, etc. that could bring more

attention to students’ study habits. This is essential for the evolvement of students’

interest and perspective in studying.

In this study, we are determined to discover something new and unique that may

possibly affect the academic performances of students for us to be satisfied with our

study and to inform fellow researchers.

The rapid development of modern technology that has been observed for over

the past years have potential positive outcomes and concerns regarding the way

students are engaging with it and how it is making an impact on their learning and

academic performance. The world today is witnessing rapid acceleration in all areas of

science and knowledge, and a scientific explosion leading to more technological

developments and a new era known as the information age. The educational systems

must respond to these events and try to develop principles and standards for selecting

teaching methods to renew education and establish a modern educational environment

and an educational system that is compatible with these changes. In addition, the

educational system must be able to develop the learner abilities, knowledge and skills.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The primary aim of this study is to determine the Effects of Modern Technology in

the Academic Performance of fifty (50) selected Grade – 12 STEM students at AMA

Fairview Campus.
Specifically answers the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Age

1.2 Gender

1.3 Section

1.4 General Average

2. The modern technology that the respondents most preferred to enhance the

academic performance?

3. Is the use of modern technology efficient to the respondents and are they aware of its

benefits?

ASSUMPTION

This study postulated the following assumptions:

1. All information/data obtained are valid and reliable.

2. These are problems encountered by the students-respondents in using technology at

home and at school.

3. Academic performance of the students vary from one another.

4. The findings of the study may be used as basis to improve the use of technology.

5.The findings of the study focused on how modern technology affects the behavior and

attitudes of the students.

 CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Research Questionnaires
Analysis

Informational Survey
Resources
Cooperation

Statement of the Interview

problem
Improvement in
capabilities

Solution Observation

Effects of modern
technology to the
Recommendation students
Focus

Consistency

THE EFFECTS OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

OF GRADE – 12 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS

(STEM) STUDENTS OF AMA FAIRVIEW CAMPUS

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CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM

The study was conduct to present a deep understanding of the effects of modern

technology in academic performance of the students. This framework was used to guide

the work undertaken during the project. This investigation selects STEM students as

subjects of research. The researchers gathered data from the students includes the

informational resources, statement of the problem, solution, recommendation that offer

by them were in the input box. The second box is the process or methodology that will

be used by the researchers, this includes the questionnaire, survey, interview,

observation, focus and consistency, and this will be needed in order to achieve the

output. The last box is the output or the outcome that will explain how the modern

technology does affects the academic performance of students. The study will help the

students to gain knowledge on how to use modern technology in a proper way.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The study identified the effects found on using modern technology and focused

on Grade – 12 STEM students. The study was delimited to Grade 12 students from the

STEM strand of AMA Fairview.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study about Effects of Modern Technology in the Academic Performance of

Grade – 12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students of

AMA Fairview Campus will serve as a learning tool in their academic performance. The

result of the study was expected to benefit the following:

Students

This research study gave information to the students so they are aware of how to

utilize modern technology, give better impact on their academic performance, and use it

effectively, efficiently and appropriately. Students can become responsible in using

modern technology. They can take advantage of these which will be provided to them

on college. Modern technology can be used in schools often and include settings and

features that enhances accessibility. Increasing awareness of available accessibility

features and providing teacher training will help many students without requiring schools

to acquire new technology.

Teachers

The information helps teachers discover how the advantages and disadvantages

of modern technology gave impact to the academic performance of BSBA students.

They can use this technology to help their students’ learning capabilities. It can be

easier for teachers to choose the teaching strategies and specific tools for their

students’ learning needs and to use modern technology for enhancing their teaching

methods. Efficiency in making lessons and computing grades could benefit teachers in

their professional growth by being accessible to students. Easier access of students

through social communication, teachers’ training and support is critical. For teachers to

be able to help students personalize their academic performance, they must have the

necessary knowledge, skills, and resources.

School

If the school had useful and complete facilities in regards to modern technology,

many students will become more interested to enroll in the certain school.

Community

Sharing awareness to the community about how technology has given impact on

their residents can be helpful. The community is educated on how to create ways to

make modern technology useful for students. An example is providing computer shops

which must be taken responsibility by the owners. There should be a policy where these

shops are 100 meters away from school. It should only be opened during the time that

students are excused from school so that they can prioritize their education.

Parents

Understanding how modern technology impacts children is a must. Parents are

responsible in monitoring their children’s time and purpose for their use of modern

technology. Parents will be guided to mentor their children in their academic

performance and social facets.

Users

People who chose to use modern technology will better acknowledge how this

can impact their performance and activities, whether they chose to use this in a

beneficial way in supplementing their study habits or allow it to distract them. Students

will have the proper intelligence on how to improve their use of modern technology.
Future Researchers

This research study can be used as a comparative analysis and basis for future

studies regarding the impact of modern technology on the academic performance of the

students.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

The following terms were used throughout the research, these terms were
conceptually defined:

Technology
It refers to the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with
life, society, and the environment.

Modern Technology
It refers to the improved product of the application of science designed to make
tasks easier and faster.

Impact
It refers to the feeling or having a strong effect on someone or something.

Academic Performance
It refers to the educational status, goals, accomplishment or fulfillment, and
mental or emotional impressions produced by students

Cognitive
It refers to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and
reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.
Psychomotor
It refers to the ability to distinguish instructions and perform physical or muscular
movements to accomplish tasks.

Psychosocial
It refers to both psychological and social aspects like age, education, marital and
related aspects of a person's history.

Attitude
It refers to the manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc. with regards to a person
or thing; tendency or orientation, especially of the mind.

Behavior
It refers to the aggregation of responses to internal and external stimuli; the
action or reaction of any material under given circumstances.

STEM Students
This is referred to the students currently enrolled at AMA Fairview studying the
STEM strand.

AMA Fairview
This is referred to the institution/college where the survey was held at Bristol St.

Cor. Regalado Avenue, Fairview, Quezon City.