scholarly journals Home Information and Communication Technology Use and Student Academic Performance: Encouraging Results for Uncertain Times

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Robert Skvarc ◽  
Matthew Talbot ◽  
Travis Harries ◽  
Christopher J. Wilson ◽  
Nicki Joshua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Student Reading ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

This study set out to examine the associations of certain information communication technology (ICT) factors in the home environment with academic performance. We employed existing data sets collated by Pearson Clinical Assessment in 2016 which included the WIAT-III A&NZ (Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Australian and New Zealand Standardised, Third Edition) completed by 714 students aged between 4 and 18 years old, and the home environment questionnaire (HEQ) completed by the parents of those children. Sequential multiple regression models were used to analyze the complex interactions between home ICT factors and measures of student reading, writing, mathematical, and oral ability. The findings of this study indicate that after accounting for the known powerful predictors of household income and parental education: (a) a student’s access to an ICT rich home environment, (b) their aptitude in using home ICT, and (c) their recreational use of home ICT, are largely unrelated to academic performance. We observed some small positive correlations between academic performance and child ICT affinity, but also comparably sized negative associations with use of social media and educational TV viewing. Encouragingly, we propose that these findings suggest that increasing levels of ICT use and access in the home are unlikely to be detrimental to academic progress. These results provide important information for parents and educators given the impact of the Coronavirus global pandemic and the near world-wide adoption of ICT for home-schooling.

scholarly journals Statistically, Does peer assisted learning make a difference on a UK engineering degree programme? HETL Scotland 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Louise Nortcliffe ◽  
Sajhda Parveen ◽  
Cathy Pink-Keech
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Social Categories ◽  
Peer Assisted Learning ◽  
Student Records ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attainment Gap ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Black British minority ethnics (BME) students are nationally underachieving in comparison to their Ethnic Chinese and White peers, showing typically a 16 per cent graduate attainment gap in the UK. Previous research has suggested that the attainment gap could be explained by BME student disengagement, as the students typically commute from family home to University, and they work part time. However, peer-assisted learning (PAL) has been shown to have a positive impact on addressing and resolving student alienation and disengagement. However, a question still remains regarding whether student perceptions hold up to statistical analysis when scrutinised in comparison to similar cohorts without PAL interventions. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents the results of a statistical study for two cohorts of students on engineering courses with a disproportionately high representation of BME students. The research method involved a statistical analysis of student records for the two cohorts to ascertain any effect of correlation between: PAL; student ethnicity; and student parental employment on student academic performance and placement attainment. Findings The results indicate that PAL has no significant impact on the academic performance; however, PAL has a positive impact on the placement/internship attainment for BME students and students from parental households with parents in non-managerial/professional employment. Research limitations/implications The research limitations are that the cohorts are small, but more equal diverse mix of different social categories than any other courses. However, as the cohorts are less than 30 students, comparing social categories the data sets are small to have absolute confidence in the statistical results of academic performance. Even the t-test has its limitations as the subjects are human, and there are multiple personal factors that can impact an individual academic performance; therefore, the data sets are heterostatic. Practical implications The results highlight that there is need for pedagogy interventions to support: ideally all BME students from all social categery to secure placements; BME students who are unable to go on placement to gain supplementary learning that has the same impact on their personal development and learning as placement/internship experience; and White students from managerial/professional family households to engage more in their studies. Social implications Not addressing and providing appropriate pedagogy interventions, in the wider context not addressing/resolving the BME academic and placement attainment gap, a set of students are being disadvantaged to their peers through no fault of their own, and compounding their academic attainment. As academics we have a duty to provide every opportunity to develop our student attainment, and as student entry is generally homogeneous, all students should attain it. Originality/value Previous research evaluation of PAL programmes has focused on quantitative students surveys and qualitative semi-structured research interviews with students on their student engagement and learning experience. On the other hand, this paper evaluates the intervention through conducting a quantitative statistical analysis of the student records to evaluate the impact of PAL on a cohort’s performance on different social categories (classifications) and compares the results to a cohort of another group with a similar student profile, but without PAL intervention implementation.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Suita Allemina Gloria ◽  
Surya Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
Coefficient Corrélation ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

Background: Social media is basically a tool for someone to interact with other people with use of internet. In futher, social media is not only used as a tool for interact with others, but it can be used on learning process. This study aims to analyse correlation betwen duration of using a social media with academic performance.Method: This study used a cross sectional design. Respondents on this study are 126 undergraduates students on fourth years in Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara. Using of a social media are measured by how long a student use of a social media based on their purpose (learning or entertainment). Results from the measurement will grouping into two different group, that is using of a social media for learning group and for entertainment group. The academic performance was measured by calculating a Grade Point Average (GPA) of each student. The collected data were analyzed by using Spearman Correlation method.Results: There was a significant correlation betwen duration of using a social media for learning process with academic performance (r = 0,554, p = 0,0001). Similarly, there are a significant correlation betwen duration of using a social media for entertainment with academic performance (r = -0,568, p = 0,0001), but the coefficient correlation have a negative value.Conclusion: The social media have an impact to academic performance, where the students who used more social media as a learning process have a good GPA and the students who used more social media as a entertainment have a bad GPA. Sugesstions that can be given based on this study are the use of social media can be considered as a tool for helping students enhancing learning process.  

scholarly journals Discovering unique profiles of adolescent information and communication technology (ICT) use: Are ICT use preferences associated with identity and behaviour development?

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kurek ◽  
Paul E. Jose ◽  
Jaimee Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
The Impact

Over the course of the last seven years, the average weekly screen-time of youth has dramatically increased. The present study was designed to better understand how young people utilise multiple types of information and communication technology (ICT) in their everyday lives and how these preferences may be associated with key aspects of their development. To this end, the present study was designed to explore whether specific profiles of technology usage would be associated with key characteristics of identity and behaviour. To identify groups of adolescents who share similar technology use habits, a sample of 933 adolescents reported on their time spent interacting with various digital communication devices and associated platforms. Utilizing a latent profile analysis, four distinct profiles of technology use preferences emerged. Then, a series of linear regressions were calculated to investigate the degree to which class membership predicted indicators of identity and problem behaviours. The findings suggest that important concepts of both identity and behaviour are associated with individual ICT usage preferences. Acknowledging the cross-sectional nature of the data, it is suggested that the impact of clusters of communication technology use on adolescent development should be investigated with longitudinal data.

scholarly journals PENGARUH Penggunaan Media Sosial DAN DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN UMKM MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN DI SIDOARJO

PERFORMA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 466-472
Author(s):  
Daniel Hans Indrata
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Banner Ads ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

The development of communication technology has developed rapidly  because of this many business owners have to adapt in the current technological advances, with the majority of people are accustomed to using social media which has caused a massive shift in introducing products to people who previously focused on using offline media such as newspaper advertisements, banner ads, and others can now be replaced with the use of social media such as Instagram, Whatsapp, and others. Coupled with a new problem, namely the Covid-19 Pandemic which greatly affects offline stores. The author believes that through this problem there is an opportunity to get used to and turn to the use of social media as a means of introducing products and selling. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of social media and product diversification had an impact on increasing MSME sales in the Sidoarjo area. The data were obtained by conducting a survey of 100 respondents where the population was businessmen of MSME food and beverage in Sidoarjo by using purposive sampling and distributing questionnaires to people who have characteristics that match the criteria sought. The statistical software used in this study is SPSS version 23 of the results of the study. This states that the use of social media and product diversification has a significant effect on increasing the sales of MSME food and beverages in Sidoarjo. Keywords: The Impact of Social Media, Product Diversification, Increased sales, MSME, Adapting to technologies

scholarly journals Association of visual acuity with educational outcomes: a prospective cohort study

2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (11) ◽  
pp. 1666-1671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Jan ◽  
Shi-Ming Li ◽  
Meng-Tian Kang ◽  
Luoru Liu ◽  
He Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Ninth Grade ◽  
Baseline Test ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
The Impact

Background/aimTo quantify the impact of baseline presenting visual acuity (VA), refractive error and spectacles wear on subsequent academic performance among Chinese middle school children.MethodsA prospective, longitudinal, school-based study on grade 7 Chinese children (age, mean±SD, 12.7±0.5 years, range=11.1–15.9) at four randomly selected middle schools in Anyang, China. Comprehensive eye examinations including cycloplegic autorefraction were performed at baseline, and information on demographic characteristics, known risk factors for myopia and spectacle wear was collected. Academic test scores for all subjects in the curriculum were obtained from the local Bureau of Education. Main outcome measure was total test scores for five subjects at the end of grade 9, adjusted for total scored at the beginning of grade 7.ResultsAmong 2363 eligible children, 73.1% (1728/2363) had seventh grade test scores available. 93.9% (1623/1728) completed eye examinations, and 98.5% (1599/1623) of these had ninth grade test scores. Adjusting only for baseline test score, the following were significantly associated with higher ninth grade scores: younger age, male sex, less time outdoors, better baseline presenting VA, higher parental education and income and parental myopia, but refractive error and spectacle wear were not. In the full multivariate model, baseline test score (p<0.001), presenting VA (p<0.01), age (p<0.001), quality of life (p<0.05) and parental education (p<0.001) and myopia (either: p<0.05; both: p<0.05) remained significantly associated with better ninth grade scores.ConclusionsIn this longitudinal study, better presenting VA, but not cycloplegic refractive error or spectacle wear, was significantly associated with subsequent academic performance.

scholarly journals The Effects of Social Media on Pharmacy Students’ Academic Performances

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Nehad J. Ahmed ◽  
Abdulrahman S. Alrawili ◽  
Faisal Z. Alkhawaja
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
The World ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Gathering Data

Background: The use of social media by students helps to have access to basic information as quick as possible but numerous universities and schools around the world restrict the access to social networks within its buildings to help students to concentrate on their studies. Aim: The aim of this article is to assess the impact of social media on academic performance of pharmacy students. Methodology: The present study includes gathering data from students through a survey research design to determine the effect of social media usage on their academic performance. The survey was adapted from a previous study and after that it is converted to online Google Form. Results: Most of the participants in the present study said that their academic achievement is excellent (41.67%) or very good (41.67%). The majority of the students agree that the use of social media is useful in educational institutions, social media can be used to arrange group discussions with the experts and that it can be used to fix an appointment with other subject experts. The majority of the students also agree that they can receive announcements from lecturers and faculty using social media. Conclusion: The majority of the students feel that social media affect their academic performance positively and about half of them feel that social media affect their performance negatively. It is important to increase their awareness about the importance of regulating social media usage.

scholarly journals IMPRESSION OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND MORAL VALUES OF STUDENTS: A CASE OF THE COLLEGES LOCATED IN AREA OF OMERGA, SUB-DISTRICT

2020 ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Sushil R. Mathapati ◽  
Nitin R. Hulsure ◽  
Ankush V. Takale ◽  
Sachin S. Rajmane
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

In this technical world, young youth of India enjoyed to spend their foremost time on social media. Not only in cities but also in rural areas, it found that the present generation has attraction towards social media. In today’s world, life cannot be imagined without social media like WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts etc. In the present work, we have study the impact of use of social media on academic performance and moral values of students located in omerga sub-district. This expressive, investigative study surveyed the types of social media platforms students commonly use, the amount of time students spend on social media, the purposes for which students use the social media and the influence of social media use on students’ academic as well as social life. The study also found that majority of students agreed that their educational performance is influenced due to the massive use of social media. Additionally, near about 50% students from these colleges think them self as they are addicted to use of social media. Keywords: Social media, Students life, Academic performance, Molar values.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Potensi Sumber Daya Manusia Melalui Teknologi Komunikasi Media Sosial di Era Milenial Desa Kampil

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-320
Author(s):  
Fitri Wulan Ningsih ◽  
Teddy Dyatmika
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Future ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

Abstrak: Memasuki era transformasi digital ditahun 2021, perkembangan teknologi komunikasi terutama media sosial sudah sangat pesat dan tak terbatas. Dalam dunia yang semakin canggih ini dibeberapa daerah di Indonesia masih beberapa daerah yang belum dapat mengoptimalkan media sosial salah satunya di desa Kampil RT 06 RW02 Kecamatan Wiradesa. Ditengah perkembangan teknologi komunikasi saat ini pemuda Desa Kampil RT 06 RW 02 masih mengandalkan pekerjaan mereka sebagai buruh bangunan, petani, pedagang rumahan, dan juga merantau ke kota lain dengan pekerjaan serupa bahkan ada yang tidak memiliki pekerjaan. Hal tersebut tentu menjadi masalah yang harus diselesaikan, tertutama bagi kalangan pemuda agar kedepannya desa kampil RT 06 menjadi desa yang sejahtera di bidang ekonomi. Dalam penyelesaian masalah ini, metode yang digunakan adalah metode training atau pelatihan. Teknologi komunikasi terutama kehadiran media sosial yang ada ditengah masyarakat saat ini dapat menjadi jalan keluar dari masalah tersebut. Dalam memanfaatkan teknologi itu sendiri yang cenderung menguasai dalam penggunaan teknologi komunikasi biasanya adalah pemuda, untuk itu pemuda adalah sasaran dalam penyelesaian masalah ini. Pelatihan yang dialakukan adalah dengan pengenalan media sosial, pemanfaatan media sosial untuk promosi dan bagaimana optimalisasi media sosial dalam mempromosikan produk dan jasa. Dampak yang muncul dari pelatihan ini adalah pemuda lebih memahami fungsi media sosial dan dapat memanfaatkan media sosial untuk keperluan promosi.Abstract: Entering the digital transformation era in 2021, communication technology, especially social media, is very fast and unlimited. In this increasingly sophisticated world, in some areas in Indonesia, there are still some areas that have not been able to optimize one of the social media in Kampil village, RT 06 RW02, Wiradesa sub-district. In the development of communication technology, the youth of Kampil Village RT 06 RW 02 still rely on their work as construction workers, farmers, home traders, and also migrate to other cities with similar jobs and some even do not have jobs. This is certainly a problem that must be resolved, especially for the youth so that in the future Kampil Village RT 06 becomes a prosperous village in the economic field. In solving this problem, the method used is the method of training or training. Communication technology, especially the presence of social media in today's society can be a way out of this problem. In utilizing the technology itself, those who master the use of communication technology are usually young people, for that youth are the targets in solving this problem. The training carried out is with the introduction of social media, the use of social media for and how to optimize social media in promoting products and services. The impact that emerged from this training was that young people better understood the function of social media and could use social media for promotional purposes.

EARLY INITIATION OF TELEVISION VIEWING: DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL FUNCTIONING?

2021 ◽  
pp. 57-59
Author(s):  
Ankur Dharmani ◽  
Prahbhjot Malhi ◽  
Bhavneet Bharti ◽  
Renu Suthar
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Private School ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Developmental Functioning ◽  
Viewing Habits ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: To examine the impact of television (TV) exposure and the home environment on developmental functioning in young children. METHODOLOGY: A total of 230 school-going children (5-9 yrs) studying in a private school in a north Indian city were recruited. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess the number of screens that children had access to, content viewed on TV, daily TV consumption, co-viewing habits, parents' perceptions about the negative and positive effects of TV use. The Mohite home environment inventory assessed the quality of the home environment. The main outcome measure was the child's overall developmental functioning which was measured by the Developmental Prole 3 (DP 3). RESULTS: The majority (77%) of the children watched TV for 1-2 h/day and the prevalence of TV ≥2 h/day was 20%. A little more than one-fth of the parents (21.9%) reported that their child had regularly started to view the TV screen by age 2. Signicant differences were found between the early initiation of TV (24months) group of children and the later initiated group (>24months) on the DP 3 sub-domains and the general developmental quotient (GDQ) (t=2.64, P=.009). Multivariate regression analysis indicated that the number of children in the family, socio-economic status, age at initiation of TV viewing, and home environment explained 14.3% of the variance in the GDQ score (F=10.46, P=.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Early initiation of digital media is associated with poorer developmental outcomes. Pediatricians have a critical role in providing anticipatory guidance to parents regarding inculcating healthy digital screen viewing habits.

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