...Facebook can impact study habits Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Studies show students are spending between six and 10 hours per week on Facebook. Is the social networking site now the biggest-ever threat to study habits? There's battle going on in Irish homes and schools around the country as parents and teachers take on a time vampire with tools that will never work. Like rain through a leaky extension Facebook is getting in through the phone, the iPad, the desktop and the Wii. Increasing use of iPads in classrooms means that students can update their Facebook status while they’re supposed to be reading textbooks. Then they go home and spend an hour or more social networking or worse; checking-in compulsively all through a study period, and never staying on task for more than a few minutes at a time. Parents and teachers have a right to be worried: a UPC survey conducted last year found that students were spending between six and 10 hours on the site each week. One mother described physically padlocking the broadband router to stop her daughter going online while she was supposed to be studying. The notion that parents will solve the Facebook problem is fanciful: students alone must take control. And they are. Richard Whelan had serious problems staying off Facebook when he did his Leaving Cert. When he got to college he realised just how many students around him were having the same trouble. As part of his undergraduate commerce degree, he conducted research among 1,000 secondary...
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...What my parents think-----Beta toh haath se nikal gaya… What my friends think---yaar ab toh teri nikal padi yaar.. What my teachers think/boss think---this guy is going in the wrong direction ..iska kuch nae ho sakta What actually happens--- reminds me a song from pyaar ka punchnama …Ban gaya kutta dekho ban gaya kutta.. Actually there are researches..emperical ones done on this topic.. These are the facts:- “No A 4 U: The Relationship between Multitasking and Academic Performance” Juncoa, Reynol; Cotten, Shelia R. Computers & Education, 2012, Vol. 59, Issue 2, September 2012, 505-514. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2011.12.023. Findings: The researchers examine how the use of Facebook — and engagement in other forms of digital activity — while trying to complete schoolwork was associated with college students’ grade point averages. Students gave the researchers permission to see their grades. The participant group was 64% female, and 88% were of traditional college age, 18 to 22 years old. The study’s findings include: During coursework, “students spent the most time using Facebook, searching for non-school-related information online, and emailing. While doing schoolwork outside of class, students reported spending an average of 60 minutes per day on Facebook, 43 minutes per day searching, and 22 minutes per day on email. Lastly, students reported sending an average of 71 texts per day while doing...
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...part has opposed their use bitterly. Mobile phone manufacturers, such as Apple and Samsung, have targeted students as their main market and thus they have designed various models with lots of features(what features mention it?)in order to attract them. Despite the fact that the use of mobile phones by students in schools can be used positively and constructively in order to enhance their learning, the same technological devices can be utilized negatively, which distracts them and their teachers and in turn disrupts the learning process. For instance, whilst the students can use mobile phones positively by accessing or downloading important academic materials from the worldwide web, the same can also be used to get access towards destructive pornographic(Change the pornographic to something else like distraction: talking to friends all the time- playing games- youtube-twitter-facebook… ) contents from online sources thus destroying students’ morals. There are various reasons as to why mobile phones should not be used by students in schools and other learning institutions through giving tangible evidence. There are various arguments from critics calling for the use of mobile phones in schools by the students( make the thesis more simple if you want to change it its okay. ). Mobile phones should not be used in schools and other institutions of learning as the students can misuse. Despite the fact that the current mobile phones are well equipped with other additional...
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...of relationships, and are one major example of Web 2.0 applications. Sites such as Facebook have exploded in membership. In a short period of 2007 – 2010, Facebook estimates that its membership has grown from 50 million to over 400 million users (Facebook, n.d.). Online social networks are now an integrated part of daily life and compel questions of how these media platforms affect human development, relationships, and interaction. Teenagers are among the most avid users of technology in general and social network sites in particular (Lenhart, Madden, Macgill, & Smith, 2007b). Recent reports find that youth spend nearly 10 hours per day using some form of technology, with socially networked media playing a large role in their daily lives (Rideout, Foehr, & Roberts, 2010). New technologies are deeply intertwined with adult perceptions about teenage life. Mimi Ito and colleagues observe that, “Although today’s questions about ‘kids these days’ have a familiar ring to them, the contemporary version is somewhat unusual in how strongly it equates generational identity with technology identity” The clear finding is that today’s youth are increasingly connected to the world through socially networked media. While teenagers are engaged with technology, they are ever more disengaged from another major component of their lives – school. National analyses find that nearly 30% of high school students do not obtain their diploma on time (Cataldi,...
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...from site to site. HOW DOES ‘SNS’ WORK While SNSs have implemented a wide variety of technical features, their backbone consists of visible profiles that display an articulated list of Friends who are also users of the system. Profiles are unique pages where one can type oneself into being. After joining an SNS, an individual is asked to fill out forms containing a series of questions. The profile is generated using the answers to these questions, which typically include descriptors such as age, location, interests, and an "about me" section. Most sites also encourage users to upload a profile photo. Some sites allow users to enhance their profiles by adding multimedia content or modifying their profile's look and feel. Others, such as Facebook, allow users to add modules (Applications) that enhance their profile. The public display of connections is a crucial component of SNSs. The Friends list contains links to each Friend's profile, enabling viewers to traverse the network graph by clicking through the Friends lists. On most sites, the list of Friends is visible to anyone who is permitted to view the profile, although there are exceptions. EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES...
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...ensure the long-term growth of the Web. W3C is under the internet, W3C needs internet to access the sites, application or the data they use. Using Internet is the easiest way to communicate with other people. Social Networking Site (SNS) begins when two or more users share data, like personal information, with each other. SNS such as MySpace, Facebook, Friendster, Hi-5 and other sites are designed to allow people to share their information, pictures and videos to others. Facebook is one of the top SNS in the whole world. Users use Facebook to communicate with their long distance friends, families and loved ones. Using it can also help them find new friends and new love. Facebook allows users to see other profile or information available, post comment, wall post, photo and video comments. Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (PnC) was established by its legal authority, Municipal Ordinance Number 2003-59 series of 2003 on April 16, 2003. The legislative action was derived from the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act 7160) that grants legal authority to units of local government over educational matters. Many students use a wide-range SNS, teachers have begun to familiarize themselves with this trend and are now using...
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...Positive Effects of Mobile Phones at School Having a backward perspective from the past up to the present, development on lifestyle and technology is definitely seen tangibly. With the mobile phones increasing demand on younger generation, there are positive effects towards the academic status of the students. From just a slow-paced communication system to a fast and advance method of communicating, all individuals are affected especially the younger generation which include students in schools. Technology has advanced beyond our wildest dreams in the past years. Schools have always struggled with the issue of making policies to control the latest and greatest technology used by students. Years ago schools struggled with pagers or beepers because they had a stigma of being linked to drug activity. Then the cell phone came on the scene and schools were overwhelmed with the task of trying to control the use of cell phones by students. Today, cell phones and other devices are used by millions of people across the country. Cell Phone technology has advanced to the point where they have the functions and capacity of a computer, allowing students and adults to access the internet, music, take pictures, send messages, etc. A controversy has arisen of whether educators and administrators should embrace cell phone technology and create lessons using the cell phone or continue to restrict use of cell phones during school hours. This has been the major issue towards adapting the new...
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...The Impact of Social Media and Social Networks on Education and Students of Pakistan Waqas Tariq1, Madiha Mehboob2, M. Asfandyar Khan1 and FaseeUllah3 1 Department of Computer Science, City University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar – Pakistan 2 Department of Management Sciences City University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar – Pakistan 3 Department of Science & Technology Unit UMM AL QURA University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Abstract The impact of social websites can be good on students but if we have a closer look on the real impact of social networks. Today it is ruining the future and carrier of students. The social networking websites like https://www.linkedin.com, http://www.facebook.com/, https://twitter.com/ and https://www.orkut.com/ etc. are continuously distracting students from their studies. The main focus of student should be education but unfortunately today’s student are emphasizing on such sites which can be a complete wastage of time. Social Networks was only an electronic connection between users but unfortunately it has become an addiction for students, teenagers and even adults. This paper presents impact of social networks on education, students and impact on life of teenagers, further it describes how social networking websites are auditory and dangerous for youth and teenagers. Keywords: Social Networking, Education, Students, Impact of Social Networks. 1. Introduction Internet is a very...
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...that covers the definition of the different basic terms related to Jejemon and the historical background of the Jejemon language, the significance of the study that states why and to whom this study is beneficial, the statement of purpose that identifies the objectives of this research study, the statement of the problem that consists of the problems that this study is covering to answer and the scope and limitations that enumerate the extent of this research study. Background of the Study Language is very important in our life. It is used to express our thoughts and ideas to communicate with others. In this modern era, language changes constantly. The language that we use today is getting wider and wider. Nowadays, youth; especially students are fond of using cyber gadgets like cell phones and computers to convey their messages and through these, they learned how to cope and change the way they convey their thoughts and ideas in different forms. Indeed, English proficiency is one of the important things that we need to practice. The proper usage of both Filipino and English language is one of the important aspects of Philippine education. Correct grammar, syntax and pronunciation are the main concerns of improving our language proficiency to maintain an effective communication locally and internationally, but due to the continuous development of language, the emergence of Jejemon words became a phenomenon in the Philippines especially on its online breakthrough on April 14...
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...that covers the definition of the different basic terms related to Jejemon and the historical background of the Jejemon language, the significance of the study that states why and to whom this study is beneficial, the statement of purpose that identifies the objectives of this research study, the statement of the problem that consists of the problems that this study is covering to answer and the scope and limitations that enumerate the extent of this research study. Background of the Study Language is very important in our life. It is used to express our thoughts and ideas to communicate with others. In this modern era, language changes constantly. The language that we use today is getting wider and wider. Nowadays, youth; especially students are fond of using cyber gadgets like cell phones and computers to convey their messages and through these, they learned how to cope and change the way they convey their thoughts and ideas in different forms. Indeed, English proficiency is one of the important things that we need to practice. The proper usage of both Filipino and English language is one of the important aspects of Philippine education. Correct grammar, syntax and pronunciation are the main concerns of improving our language proficiency to maintain an effective communication locally and internationally, but due to the continuous development of language, the emergence of Jejemon words became a phenomenon in the Philippines especially on its online breakthrough on April 14...
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...GTechnology in a global society APPLIED RESEARCH (Students and cell phones) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 3-4 BODY School Emergencies 4 Reduced Emergencies 6 Staying Connected in a Time of Need 6 Unethical Usage 7 Cell Phone Abuse 8 Cell Phones in the Class Room 10 Limiting Student Use of Cell Phones 11 Short Term Solutions 11 CONCLUSION 12 REFERENCES 16 INTRODUCTION In modern society people rely on technology to stay connected and the cell phone is the most versatile way for them to do just that. Cell phones have become indispensable tools for far more than just making phone calls. They act as a mobile office, an Internet browsing device, a personal digital assistance, a calculator and more. The explosion of cell phone ownership in the last decade has presented a challenge for institutions of learning all over the United States. The concern has been raised that cell phones are disruptive to the students overall education. A district policy has not yet been standardized in all schools; while some allow them and implement an out of sight out of mind rule, others simply ban them from the campus. There was a time when parents would only buy a cell phone for their child to use during emergencies...
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...The influence of social networking sites on high school students' social and academic development Dissertation Author: June Ahn Abstract: This dissertation examines the effects of social network sites on youth social and academic development. First, I provide a critical analysis of the extant research literature surrounding social network sites and youth. I merge scholarly thought in the areas of Internet studies, digital divides, social capital theory, psychological well-being, identity development, academic engagement, and educational technology to understand how researchers might examine new social technologies and youth. Second, I examine the question of digital divide, or whether particular teenage populations do not have access to online social networks. Using a nationally representative dataset from the Pew Internet & American Life study, I explore whether there are disparities in teenage access to social network sites. Third, I report a cluster-randomized trial that was designed to explore whether social network sites have a beneficial impact when used in high school classrooms. A total of 50 classrooms, and nearly 1,400 students were randomly assigned to use an experimental social network site. The results highlight the challenges and potential of this technology when applied to school contexts. iii Table of Contents Acknowledgements i i List of Tables i v Abstract v Chapter 1 : Introduction 1 Chapter 2: The Effect of Social Network Sites on Adolescents’ Social...
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...site just to connect with our friends, acquaintances and also family. This study focuses on determining the effects of social networking on the academic performance of students if social network are really the reason why most of the students can’t concentrate on their academic activities. The importance of this study is very helpful to our young generation. In this study we can simply determined the bad and good effects of this social networking sites to the class or academic performance of the students. This study will let the people know how or what are they going to use in order for them to safe or to avoid some danger. This study will guide the student and lead them to a better academic performance inside or outside the school. Here in Philippines, people tend to follow the trending activities, especially, the students. They are the first who would adopt new things particularly in social networking sites. It can be an advantage or disadvantage to the students on their academic performance. Students in the Philippines have opened their lines to the public through these. Through this people can stalk you wherever you are, people will know all your personal information that can be used for or against you. In this case, students are one of the victims. Social networking sites (SNSs) such as MySpace, Facebook, Youtube, Skype etc, have attracted millions of users in the world, many of whom have integrated these sites into their daily practices. People consume a lot of time on...
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...2010-2011 “The Effects Of Malls Near Schools To The Study Habits Of 4th Year High School Students in St. Louis School-Catherina Cittadini In The School Year 10-11” A Research Presented to Ms. Toni Rachelle Lajato St. Paul University Dumaguete In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in English IV By John Drake B. Cempron January, 2011 Approval Sheet In partial fulfillment of the requirement to graduate from high school a research paper in titled “The Effects Of Malls Near Schools To The Study Habits Of 4th Year High School Students in St. Louis School-Catherina Cittadini In The School Year 10-11” has been prepared and submitted by John Drake B. Cempron who is herby certified for oral defense ___________________ Research Adviser Board of Panelist _____________ __________ Member Member ___________ Chairman ________________ Research Teacher _________________ Principal CHAPTER I A. INTRODUCTION A shopping mall, shopping centre or shopping precinct is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area – a modern, indoor version of the traditional marketplace. Now a days many shopping malls or shopping districts are now located near schools which make students like to visit it more often during their free time rather than studying. The researcher wants to...
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...0363-4523 (Print) 1479-5795 (Online) Journal homepage: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rced20 The Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Student Learning Jeffrey H. Kuznekoff & Scott Titsworth To cite this article: Jeffrey H. Kuznekoff & Scott Titsworth (2013) The Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Student Learning, Communication Education, 62:3, 233-252, DOI: 10.1080/03634523.2013.767917 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03634523.2013.767917 Published online: 12 Feb 2013. Submit your article to this journal Article views: 26134 View related articles Citing articles: 38 View citing articles Full Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=rced20 Download by: [203.82.90.206] Date: 24 July 2016, At: 18:42 Communication Education Vol. 62, No. 3, July 2013, pp. 233Á252 The Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Student Learning Downloaded by [203.82.90.206] at 18:42 24 July 2016 Jeffrey H. Kuznekoff & Scott Titsworth In this study, we examined the impact of mobile phone usage, during class lecture, on student learning. Participants in three different study groups (control, low-distraction, and high-distraction) watched a video lecture, took notes on that lecture, and took two learning assessments after watching the lecture. Students who were not using their mobile phones wrote down 62% more information in their notes, took more detailed notes, were able to recall...
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