Effects of Modern Technology to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines, Academic Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Modern technology, as an information and communication tool. is very significant in our daily lives. Therefore, Bestlink College of the Philippines should apply the proper utilization of modern technology as educational material. Equipped with up-to-date versions of discrete forms of technologies, miscellaneous activities will be done to enhance students' digital and technological skills. The purpose of this research is to know the effects of modern technology on the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM Students; if using technology in academic works define the student's technological skills, especially in computer literacy and information gathering. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using descriptive research design, it focused on the assessment of effects of Modern Technology to the Academic Performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management students. There were three academic variables identified to be affected by modern technology, which are research, teaching, and academic tasks. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to target respondents. The results of the study revealed that using Modern Technology affects the academic performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management Students in terms of these variables: (1) Research -it is easier and more convenient to print documents, produce a thesis, and store files. Also, it lessens allotted time to find related literature and studies when doing research. (2) Teaching -it engages learners to be more productive and collaborative in learning with their educators since technology enhances the relationship between and among them. (3) Academic Task -through information gathering, school tasks are done faster, broadens knowledge, makes it more practical to create visual illustrations, and easily copes with lessons missed. Based on the results of the data gathered, it revealed that the different uses of technology help students cope with the various struggles they are facing in academic tasks. Even though technology has its disadvantages, with proper implementation and utilization together with materials that will contribute to the study will signify a wide range of using modern technologies in the school.