Impact of Using Gadget to the Academic Performance of Grade VI Students of Sinala Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the present era, the introduction of modern technological gadgets has captured the attention of the global population. The dependency of people on these technological gadgets and services provided by these has reached at such level that, without these, they can't think a step forward in the direction of their growth. The degree of dependency is leading to addiction to the tech-devices and services. Youth is the most vulnerable group among the population to be addicted to technology.

METHODS

The research that is being conducted covers the effects of gadgets on Grade VI Pupils of Sinala Elementary School. The researcher limitedthe study to 35 students and 8 teachers of the said school. Each of the respondents was given a questionnaire to answer the survey. The researcher used the descriptive method where it involves analysis, observation, description and focuses on present situations. The focus of the study is whether students' studies are affected by using gadgets.

RESULTS

From the information gained through the observations and interviews, it can be said that the use of technological gadgets has an important role in the change in the lifestyle of the respondents. The respondents who spend a large amount of time on their tech-devices always use them at night. They remain awake till late night due and generally are late to leave the bed. Many of them also bunk classes of the morning hours. Most of these respondents are having sleeplessness into a higher degree. This observation supports the source data.

DISCUSSIONS

The results from quantitative data and qualitative information gained from the participants complement each otherin the sense that students use the technology for making their lives smoother, they like the advancements in the technological world and get immense benefits also. However, the other side of the story is not that rosy. When they use tech-devices and services beyond a specific time, they are more likely to suffer from various physical, mental and social health problems. The overuse of technology also affects their lifestyle seriously. Hence, using technological devices and services in need should guide our behavior of using them. Excessive use of them may have a disastrous effect on our health and lifestyle.