International Journal of Arts and Commerce Vol. 2 No. 1 January 2013 The Effects of Social Networking Sites on the Academic Performance of Students in College of Applied Sciences, Nizwa, Oman. Saba Mehmood Faculty, Department of Communication Studies, Nizwa College of Applied Sciences, Ministry of Higher Education, P.O.Box: 699 --Nizwa PC: 611, Sultanate of Oman. Tarang Taswir Faculty, Depsartment of Communication Studies, Nizwa College of Applied Sciences, Ministry of Higher Education
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The Effects of Romantic Relationships on the Academic Performance of University of the Philippines – Cebu College Students (A.Y. 2011-2012) A Research Paper Submitted to the Humanities Division University of the Philippines Cebu College Lahug, Cebu City In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course Communication II Researchers: Alma Mae J. Bernales Fretzy Colonia Adviser: Ms. Crina Tanongon October 2011 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We, researchers would like to express
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STUDY ON MSU-IIT STUDENTS CHAPTER 1 Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute Technology (MSU-IIT) is known as center of excellence in Northern Mindanao. The school aims to produce a highly competent students which is able to meet the demands on their social environment and who is progressive in every educational aspect. MSU-IIT is adopting the modernized technology to help the learning more accurate and more updated which coincides the modernized world and the students adopt this kind of
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(Online) Vol.5, No.6, 2014 www.iiste.org The Impact of Whatsapp Messenger Usage on Students Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana Johnson Yeboah (Lecturer)*,George Dominic Ewur (Lecturer) School of Business, Marketing Department, Takoradi Polytechnic, P.O box 256, Takoradi, Ghana Email:gastybg@yahoo.com Abstract The perceived high level of usage of social networking applications amongst students of tertiary institutions in Ghana is inevitable. However, little is understood from empirical
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Pattern of Facebook usage and its Impact on Academic Performance of University Students: A Gender Based Comparison Ahsan ul Haq & Sohail Chand _______________________________________________________________ Abstract This paper explores the popularity and usage pattern of the Facebook among the University students. A self-administered questionnaire is used for collecting data from a sample of 384 students. The study reveals that 87.5% of the students have account on the Facebook and no gender differences
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MP A R Munich Personal RePEc Archive Factors Affecting Students’ Performance Nasri Harb and Ahmed El-Shaarawi United Arab Emirates University July 2006 Online at http://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/13621/ MPRA Paper No. 13621, posted 26. February 2009 04:55 UTC Factors Affecting Students' Performance Nasri Harb1* Department of Economics College of Business & Economics United Arab Emirates University P.O. Box 17555 Al-Ain, UAE Tel.: 971 3 7133228 Fax: 971 3 7624384 E-mail: nasri.harb@uaeu
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES This chapter contains the gathered researches from different sources. These different studies will be used as a guide and support to the research. The related literature starts with the good and important effects of different gadgets used in learning areas and goes on with the possible effects that might happen to Students when technology is being used extensively. On the later part of the chapter are the gathered related studies and articles done by various
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBJECT LOADS AND STUDY HABITS AMONG THE ACCOUNTANCY STUDENTS OF HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE A Research Paper Presented to Mrs. Nelia B. Aga by Manalo, Ma. Reignsel Angelica V. Copreros, Ariela September 2015 The Relationship between Subject Loads and Study Habits Among the Accountancy Students Of Holy Cross of Davao College _________________ A Research Paper Presented to Mrs. Nelia B. Aga _________________ In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements
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STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AS INFLUENCED BY THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND OTHER ONLINE ACTIVITIES Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In this age of globalization, the advent of internet is something that has shaken almost all spheres of personal, social and professional human life. Wikipedia.org, 2012 cited that with the rapid growth of people who use or have access to the Internet, millions of people can stay connected together using the web provision called Social
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An Inventory of the Effects of Using PowerPoint Presentation on Student’s Development of Confidence The Problem and Its Setting A. Introduction “Technology can become the “wings” that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before –if we will allow it.” Jenny Arledge. Technology is utilized for the upliftment of modern styles and is also applicable in education; it satisfies both visual and auditory senses of the students. With the spread and development of technology
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