find ourselves in situations that require us to use gadgets and devices to boost up performance in tasks we ought to do. Because of the advent of modern technology, the incorporation of electronic gadgets in student’s education continuously remain as one of the “educational battlegrounds” that is fought over and over again. Ever since, the introduction of technology in the country has evidently improved our performances in the various facets of our lives, not to mention the improvements it has done
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Sciences Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp: (42-55), Month: July - August 2015, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com Influence of Social Media on Study Habits of Undergraduate Students in Kenyan Universities Dr. Langat Andrew Chris Lecturers Moi University Department of Communication Studies-Kenya Abstract: This study examined the influence of social media on study habits of undergraduate students in one of the Kenya universities. Social media is a very important communication development in the current
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factors depends upon study habits and attitude of students. The quality of education is reflected academic achievement which is a function of study habits and attitudes of students. Thus, to enhance the quality of education, it is necessary to improve the study habits and study attitudes of students. To improve study habits, those factors which hinder its effectiveness must be addressed. Identification of these factors may lead towards remedial measures. No two people study the same way, and there
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Chapter I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Our character is a collection of our habits, and habits have a powerful role in our lives. Habits consist of knowledge, skill, and desire. Knowledge allows us to know what to do, skill gives us the ability to know how to do it, and desire is the motivation to do a certaintask (Covey, 1990). Habits are routines of behaviour that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously. Habitual behaviour often goes unnoticed in persons exhibiting
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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 they are easily affected by peer pressures and also because of ignorance which tends them to play games they have never experienced before. In this
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good study habits and are able to use effective study skills. Learning how to study involves putting away the habits and ideas which have made study unpleasant and burdensome, and talking on habits and ideas which make study more pleasant and fruitful. Why does one individual learn more quickly and thoroughly than other? The main reason for inefficiency in learning is ones carelessness and ineffective study habits. According to Crow & Crow (1992) the effective habits of study
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Introduction Effective study skills are necessary for a college student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note-taking, self-testing, and test-wiseness, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the student to achieve the most optimal result. However
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SETTING Introduction Study habits and learning attitudes are very important in part of the learning process. It influences the academic performance of students, so parents and teachers must help in improving the study habits of students. Attitude and study habits are obviously crucial as well. It is important for all students to protect investments of time and money and to achieve educational goals. The main priorities are class attendance, time management, and great studying habits are necessary workings
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Effective Study Skills And Academic Performance Introduction Effective study skills are necessary for a college student to excel academically. The student must develop these skills in order to retain information learned in the present for their future benefit. Study skills can be a combination of several techniques, including time management, note-taking, self-testing, and test-wiseness, to name a few. There is no one best way to study, therefore, techniques can be tailored to the needs of the
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Comparison of Study Habits and Academic Performance of Pakistani British and White British Students Shabbir Ahmad Rana Rukhsana Kausar GC University, Lahore Punjab University, Lahore The present study was conducted to compare Pakistani British and White British students on study habits and their academic performance. The sample comprised of 200 science students of 10th class recruited from four multiethnic schools of England, UK. Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes (Brown & Holtzman
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