Online Gaming and Performance in Filipino among Fourth Year Students of Banaba West National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Development in technology brings many things that people do not have many years back. One of these things is online gaming that is provided by the internet. Online gaming is one of the widely used leisure activities for many people. Teenagers who are playing these online games said that they are playing these games just for fun, to keep away from the heat of the sun, without knowing that there are a lot of effects of playing these games that are more than what they think. Playing these types of games makes the player experience different feelings because it is as if the player is really the one taking the challenges. Despite those benefits, playing these games also bring negative effects. It requires much of the player's time, leaving school activities and homework unattended.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive methods of research to gather the necessary data to determine the effect of Online Gaming in the Performance of the Students in Filipino Subject. The researcher distributed the questionnaire to the respondents to yield the needed data.

RESULTS

The student's performance in Filipino during the second grading period is average. To set students online gaming activities and people direction, the teacher utilized the following strategies in developing, coping skills, limiting time on the computer through proper scheduling, avoiding computer use for recreation and replacing computer use. After the strategies are utilized the students performed highly in Filipino.

DISCUSSIONS

Students especially the online gamers should be advised to play not only for pleasure but also for the benefit of their academic lives. They should take online games as an advantage in their personal lives. Teacher and administrations should give attention to student's online gaming and follow up students along with this level. Parents should be aware of the actions of their children so that they may give necessary guidance for their children. The school should provide necessary instructional materials and for the benefit of the students learning the process so that students would not resort to online gaming.