Effects of Modern Gadgets in the Study Habits of First Year Bachelor

In the year where modern gadgets are not yet invented like computers, mp3 players, iPod and cell phones, students are not yet engage in activities using technologies new gadgets. Students rely on books and visit library facilities to study, read their notes and review their school lessons. During those years, despite the lack of computers and hi-tech gadgets students still achieve high and good grades and the students are still focused on their studies. They strive hard just to attain higher and better grades in their education. As years passed, industrial evolution occurred and great changes and improvements happened. One of these changes is the invention of the computer. They are lucky because they can use the computer to do their home works and projects. Students who can’t afford to buy a computer just go to the library to read book, to do research work, and to make their school project. During the years when computers were first invented, people make use of computers to help them accomplish their works and to make their tasks lighter and fester. Modern gadgets has always been considered as a gauge for an awareness of how a developed a society is.

And it played a very important role in the lives of people especially with the students. Nowadays, students are one of the major users of the inventions created by great minds with the help of modern technology. Most of the students depended all their works may it be related to school or not to this gadgets and as a result they forgot to do things in their own way and using their own thinking and they even let themselves be manipulated by all the comfort of the modern gadgets brings them. Now in the present time, the age of modern technology, where almost everything is hi-tech, computer technologies has greatly improve and become better. These days, the modern gadgets is rapidly growing and changing. Along with that growth and change of computer are the people who almost instantly adapt to changes. The reason why gadgets are invented is to help make people’s life easier and to improve their way of life, especially the students. It makes studying easier and fun to the students. It helps the students in their studies for students can start.

We decided to conduct the study to determine the effects of modern gadgets in the study habits of First Year Bachelor of Science in Office Administration students such as its advantages and disadvantages of this issue might create to the social lifestyle of the students nowadays. We also want to identify factors that lead to the students’ uncontrollable addiction to modern gadgets and its wonders. This study is necessarily to conduct because modern gadgets directly affect the study habits of the students. Striving to help improve this study can significantly enhance the students’ knowledge. Theoretical Framework

The theoretical framework of this study is based on well-known educators, their works provided the rationale and background for a better understanding of the study.

Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework of this study includes the research areas as input of the study, the process is the methodology and the output is the significance of the study.
OUTPUT
* Maintain good study habits of the students
* Quality of learning of the students
* Develop better skills in learning process

PROCESS

* Methods of Gathering Data

– Questionnaires
INPUT
1. Effects of modern gadgets to the students
* Time Management
* Academic Performance
2. Study habits of the students
3. Suggestions of the respondents

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Statement of the Problem
This study aimed to determine the effects of modern gadgets in the study habits of First Year Bachelor of Science in Office Administration students of the selected students of the College of Business during the school year 2012-2013. Specifically, it sought to answer the following:

1. How do modern gadgets affect the study habits of first year BSOA students? 2. What are some suggestions to improve the study habits of first year BSOA students according to the respondents? 3. Why do you use gadgets?

4. Enumerate the gadgets you are currently using.
5. How frequently do you use your gadgets?
Assumptions
The researchers assumed to find;
The “Effects of Modern Gadgets in the Study Habits of First Year Bachelor of Science in Office Administration Students”. Significance of the Study

This study sought to determine the effects of modern gadgets in the study habits of First Year Bachelor of Science in Office Administration students. The study would be of significant value to the following: Teachers – The findings of this study can help teachers to maintain their professional conduct that effectively contribute towards the attainment of quality of learning of the students to improve their study habits. Students – Students will definitely benefit from the results of this study. It makes them aware how to acquire, to improve and learn to manage to maintain their knowledge and skills through this study and for them to adjust in using modern gadgets that affects their study habits and academic performance. College Administrators – Results of this study may help the administrators by way of providing good class environment conditions and maintaining the teacher’s professionalism. Parents – The parents will be satisfied by the good performance of their children and they will be assured of better education for them. Community – This study is expected to produce better outputs in terms of students who will turn out to be responsible and produce citizens of tomorrow. Scope and Limitations

This study was conducted to determine the effects of modern gadgets in the study habits of First Year Bachelor of Science in Office Administrarion students during the second semester of the school year 2012-2013. This study is further limited to student’s study habits enhancement practices; time management, and academic performance. The students’ modern gadgets that affect their study habits; which includes time management, academic performance and their study habits. The proposed suggestions of the respondents to improve these problems. Definition of Terms

For the clarification and understanding, the following terms are conceptually defined according to Merriam Webster Dictionary: Academic – based on formal study especially at an institution of higher learning Addiction – the quality or state if being addicted

Awareness – having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge Education – the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools Gauge – a measurement according to some standard or system Hi-tech – high technology; a style of interior design featuring industrial products, material, or designs Improve – to enhance; to make better

Knowledge – the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association Lifestyle – the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture Manipulate – to manage or utilize skillfully

Professionalism – the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional Rapidly – marked by a fast rate if motion, activity, succession, or occurrence Significant – having meaning; especially: suggestive

Skills – the ability to use one’s knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance Strive – to devote serious effort or energy
Students – scholar, learner; especially: one who attends a school Teachers – one that teaches; especially: one whose occupation is to instruct Wonders – rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one’s experience