Effects of Social Media in the Academic Performance of Grade Six Pupils at San Bartolome Elementary School

Abstract

Social media nowadays is very popular and useful in various aspects. Internet use is considered one of the huge factors affecting the academic performance of most university students. The social media has become people’s trusted sources of information, even more than search engines. Despite all these benefits, people should also look and think outside the box. The students' level of exposure to and being influenced by social media as a medium of interaction between students have impacted their academic performance. The researchers used the descriptive method to determine the effects of Social Media in the Academic Performance of Grade Six Pupils at San Bartolome Elementary School. The respondents were students so they could read and answer the questionnaire with ease. The respondents are described according to the different demographic profiles. Out of 40 respondents, most of them are 11-12 years old, males, having less than 5,000PhP family income, and uses cellphones as their gadgets. The findings of the study may serve as an eye-opener to craft a guide about the consequences of using social media. Students should devote their time and effort for educational activities to develop their skills and abilities. Teachers should provide more exciting activities and assignments that are unusual in the eyes of the learners. Parents should always supervise their children to have a strong connection with them, helping them lessen the use of social media.