Impact of Using Gadgets during Class Hours in San Juan National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this new era of technology, the use of gadgets during class hours has its advantages and disadvantages as indicated in several pieces of research conducted. This qualitative research was administered to identify the impact of using gadgets during class hours to the Grade 11 students of San Juan National High School. Specifically, it aimed to determine the reasons for using gadgets during class hours and its corresponding effects on the academic performance as perceived by the students.

METHODS

The study used a validated questionnaire made by the researcher. Using an Input-Process-Output model, the data from the selected students were analyzed and coded to generate results.

RESULTS

It was found out that the students used their gadgets primarily when they feel bored and that, as a possible consequence, the students are affected in the way that they cannot cope up with the lesson discussed by their teacher. Moreover, the majority of the respondents stated that being distracted by gadgets may result for the students to have a low or failing grade.

DISCUSSIONS

Supported by other researches, the use of gadgets during class hours was reinforced mainly by the circumstances brought by the usual classroom setting. Furthermore, to minimize and control the unnecessary use of gadgets during class hours, the researcher suggests that the teachers may implement rules reminding the specific time the students can use their gadgets inside the classroom.