Effects of Mobile Gaming to the Performance of the Students in Palahanan National High School

Authors

  • Ericka Canarias

Keywords:

mobile gaming, cognitive ability, virtual world

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Mobile games are always associated with poor academic performance. They largely influence the participation of students during class. Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, and Clash Royale are some of the examples of these mobile games. However, some research studies have been proven that mobile games can bring positive learning outcomes. This study will give significance to mobile gaming which took part in the classroom environment and surprisingly made students actively engage with learning.

METHODS

The descriptive method was used with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument that sought to identify the influences of mobile games to the cognitive development of the students. It was conducted to the STEM students of Palahanan National High School. Frequency, percentage, ranking and weighted mean were used to quantify data to look forward for the positive benefits of games in academic performance of the students.

RESULTS

Mobile gaming is one of the factors which affect academic performance of students. Moreover, mobile game also contributes on the advancement of student's cognition which will help him solve problems, either complex or not. Mobile gaming brings negative impacts on students' academic performance. Despite of this, it is proven that mobile games have the potential to increase participation of students. This can be done through applying this activity in the learning process inside the classroom. Teachers can use mobile gaming as incentives for students. Aside from this, several mobile games enhance vocabulary and mathematical intellect of students. Additionally, cognitive ability can be developed through mobile gaming since game apps are technologically developed to test the critical thinking and analytical skills of a person. Mobile games are brain-challenging in nature which can help a person solve more complex problems.

DISCUSSIONS

Students should be aware of the negative effects of mobile gaming andhow they can cope up with it. Teachers can use mobile gaming as an incentive for students. They can apply gaming in the learning process to be able to increase participation inside the classroom.

Published

2019-01-18