...is growing up too fast because of the modern technology which people are enjoying and at the same time helpful in their everyday lives. The fact that most of the children today tend to choose staying at home playing computer games or any other gadgets instead of playing outside, making friends with other children and exercise their mind and body which is very helpful to their health. One of the main reasons why students are attracted to computers is because of computer games. Modern technology is now very accessible to people especially students, they can easily go to computer shops near the school to play and most of them spend the whole time with it and forgot their responsibilities as a student which is one of the disadvantages of playing video games. There are also good things that a student can benefit in playing computer games because there is also other types of video games that are educational which can help them enlighten their minds, discover new knowledge,improve their thinking skills, stuffs that they think it never existed and experience new things that they have never encountered in their entire life. Educational computer games can enhance students’ motivation to learn, but only depends on how they play. Some students get hooked on to playing computer games so much so that they tend to lose interest in other more important things like studies. Some of them who don’t have any knowledge about computer games before are now addicted to it because...
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...every one of us knows this feeling: we have a lot of work to do but a momentary feeling of laziness, or even a habitual state of pure laziness prevents us from getting motivated to perform our tasks. We do not feel energized and just don´t want to do particular activities, either because we lack the inspiration or are not encouraged enough to start working. there are types of lazy people: those who are thrill seekers who wait until the last minute so that they get into a euphoric rush when they finish the work at the very last possible minute, those who avoid work simply because they are too scared to fail. Doing it at the very last minute gives them an excuse for the mediocrity of the job they did. They would just rather put the blame on time rather on themselves and those who simply let go of the responsibility for outcomes so that they avoid making the ultimate decisions (Developmentplan, February 2 17,2010). In effect laziness hinders us to do our work, but what is even worse: laziness...
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...making this research project, Our parents thank you for having given us financial and moral support for this study; Our friends in Mandaue City College who have never failed to cheer us up so that we may have the appetite to finish this research; and Most of all, to the Almighty Father, for giving us our lives, potentials, infinite blessings and love. To all of you, thank you very much! The Researchers JESSIMAR A. BATAN JORALDINE S. LOPEZ JEAN LENEATH B. NAPARATE MARY ANN P. QUIZON JANELINE A. SUELLO Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE I.INTRODUCTION Rationale of the Study This is the first attempt to determine the study habits of students in Mandaue City College since its first operation started in Academic Year 2007-2008, born out of the curiosity of the researchers with regard to aspects where the MCCnians from all curricular programs are strong and where they are weak in their learning. Whether the students have been succeeding or failing in their courses during their years of schooling in this College, no study have been made either. So this present study serves as an eye opener for students to know what aspects in their learning process they need to improve or strengthen. Hopefully, this will help them to start to learn more effectively. Theoretical Background The study habits of learners can facilitate their learning or distract them from 2 learning. Learning is defined as the interaction...
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...USING ONLINE REVIEW MATERIALS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE PERFORMANCE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY STUDENTS REGARDING THEIR MAJOR SUBJECTS An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the Faculty Of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy Mabini College Daet, Camarines Norte In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy BINAOHAN, ARIANNE JOY V. DELOS SANTOS, DENVER S. DIPASUPIL, NIZILLE C. PENOLIO, JAMES ANTHONY SAN BUENAVENTURA, MYLA H. SOTTO, LYNETTE R. CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction It is the 21st Century, the Digital and Technological Age as many people say. The World Wide Web has expanded significantly over the past decades and new electronic and digital gadgets and devices are being invented and innovated. According to Networkworld.com, the number of computers connected to the internet has grown exponentially, while the number of users has risen from a handful of computer scientists to 1.5 billion consumers. The networks reached have expanded beyond the United States to every corner of the globe. From its humble beginnings to its boundless future, Technology has provided the World with greater possibilities and opportunities that affects various ways of life thus, making it easier. Due to these unfathomable advancements in Technology, People nowadays, specifically the students utilize the Internet and these hi-tech devices like the android...
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...ETHICS CS 170) Submitted to: Mrs. Abegale B Lajo Submitted by: Perez, Kleimar B. Course Year and Section: BSIT-3A An overview of ethics Questions: * Give at least 5 life experiences that helped you define your own personal code of ethics. Explain completely your answer. * Do you think that the importance of ethical behavior in business is increasing or decreasing? Defend your answer. * Write an essay discussing the ethics, risks, and benefits of using cookies and spyware to track customer browsing and online purchasing habits. My Answer: 1. In my whole entire life as a citizen of the Philippines and as a student taking up bachelor of science in information technology, I always do the things what is right and wrong. Even though I do things that is wrong, I always do a good things and a ethical way, here are some of my experience that included an ethical way: - When I always in the bus and there’s no more seat, I stand, when someone stands in their seat, I always check if there’s any women who is standing and struggling to balance herself in a very fast bus and I always do is poking or making a sign in the girl for her to know that there was a available seat for her to seat and not struggling. I always do that in order for me to be a gentleman and doesn’t want girls to struggle to stand. - When do I have a exam and I don’t have a time to review, I do is a quick review, when the exam starts, I struggle and tempted to cheat, but I don’t do it,...
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