The effect of Extra curricular Activities in the academic performance of students of Mt. Moriah Christian Academy S.Y 2014-2015
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
This thesis was written in order to solve the problem that causes the students to fail in their academic performance. The researcher has a goal to solve any other problem that is connected on this topic. This thesis focuses on computer usage, and how it affects the performance of the selected 3rd year students.
Background of the Study Technology has developed so much that it is almost crucial to have electronic devices particularly the personal computer at home, school, internet café, etc. We have gotten so used to have technology around us. However, while having these computers that makes life easier, comfortable, and handy at most of the times, it could also have negative effects on our lives particularly in our studies when used too much.
When computers are used to much we develop kind of addiction which is called Computer Addiction. Computer games, social networking this are the most common things that they do when they are in front of a computer. These causes can affect the academic performance of the students. Nearby computer shops trigger students to be easily hooked on computer use.
There are lots of students that develop bad habits in their computer use that cause so many problems in their study. They spend large amount of time in front of the computer doing unnecessary things like: addiction to computer games, excessive use of social networking sites, etc.
Theoretical Framework
As time passes by, technology continues to evolve. Because of technology, new things were created that sustains and lightens human work. Computers were created because of technology. Computers were the greatest thing ever invented by man itself.
In the modern age, computers have become a part of man’s life. Almost all the things around us were made by computers with the aid of modern machines. From the edited books, design, special effects in movies, and televisions etc., were all made by
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
This thesis was written in order to solve the problem that causes the students to fail in their academic performance. The researcher has a goal to solve any other problem that is connected on this topic. This thesis focuses on computer usage, and how it affects the performance of the selected 3rd year students.
Background of the Study Technology has developed so much that it is almost crucial to have electronic devices particularly the personal computer at home, school, internet café, etc. We have gotten so used to have technology around us. However, while having these computers that makes life easier, comfortable, and handy at most of the times, it could also have negative effects on our lives particularly in our studies when used too much.
When computers are used to much we develop kind of addiction which is called Computer Addiction. Computer games, social networking this are the most common things that they do when they are in front of a computer. These causes can affect the academic performance of the students. Nearby computer shops trigger students to be easily hooked on computer use.
There are lots of students that develop bad habits in their computer use that cause so many problems in their study. They spend large amount of time in front of the computer doing unnecessary things like: addiction to computer games, excessive use of social networking sites, etc.
Theoretical Framework
As time passes by, technology continues to evolve. Because of technology, new things were created that sustains and lightens human work. Computers were created because of technology. Computers were the greatest thing ever invented by man itself.
In the modern age, computers have become a part of man’s life. Almost all the things around us were made by computers with the aid of modern machines. From the edited books, design, special effects in movies, and televisions etc., were all made by