Review of Related Literature Gadgets

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Gadgets
Gadgets is an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but
often thought of as a novelty (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Gadgets helps students for their
learning, it can easily and securely take notes to store and discover them later using
applications for note taking, the ability to communicate with others using Google Apps
or a similar network, access the wealth of knowledge available online, and, among
many other uses, to use idea mapping or mind mapping software (Slavin, 2018).
Academic Performance
The concept of academic performance extends beyond the classroom to
achievement. Some of the brightest students do not earn straight as, but are incredibly
well-rounded, from music to sports, improving in all. When describing academic
success, people frequently consider grades first. This involves colleges, which rate
students by their GPA, granting special designations for those graduating first and
second in their class, such as valedictorian and salutatorian. Grades don't always
represent the expertise or intellect of an individual. In a classroom environment, some
students do not perform well, but they are very intelligent and gain high marks on IQ
tests, standardized tests or college entrance exams. Academic success can also be
demonstrated by the initiative. By acting as the student body president or holding officer
positions in student organizations such as the honor society or the club, this is how
students show their competence (Williams, 2018).

Technology can be used to enhance learning and teaching and help our students
succeed. Students can access online tools with the use of learning management
systems (LMS) to get on-demand support outside their teacher's physical scope.
Students can access instructors, tools, and assignments through the web, and those
who need to spend more time learning a concept can also help them work at their own
speed and keep up with their peers via online lessons and curriculum. Technology may
assist parents by video conferencing or other online networking platforms to be able to
meet with teachers (“How Technology Can Be Used To Enhance Practical Science”,
2019).
Gadgets and Academic Performance
New technology has substantially improved the lives of individuals across various
fields, especially in education. Nevertheless, we cannot assume that technology is all
good in itself. There is the "advantage and disadvantage" of a two-edged sword, if it's
beneficial or non-beneficial and we have to see to what degree it has actually led to
improving people's learning norm. Physical activity and socialization have been
decreased because the majority of electronic devices are used as a forum to participate
in physical and social relationships. Many kids are becoming less imaginative and less
able to amuse themselves. They gradually became centered on the important things in
such a way that they begin to lose focus (Garcia, 2020). Many of them are overwhelmed
by technology and therefore do not even perform learning assignments. They rely
heavily on technology and are utterly unable to finish even the simplest tasks on their
own. Technology's resourcefulness encourages cheating. Therefore, many students
plagiarize their works and steal ideas from other writers and students. However, since
many online resources are false, some people cannot find relevant information (Staff,
2019). Nevertheless, in addition to the internet, many electronic devices, such as
laptops, make the lives of students easier. They may make use of computers to make
presentations and also use the internet to do research for their essays and articles on a
range of topics (Garcia, 2020). Gadgets often help to accomplish any academic
challenge, and really quickly. Students gain instant access to sources of knowledge that
help to complete their assignments. Such speed and productivity inspire them greatly. In
the learning process, students become active participants and can enhance all sorts of
learning skills. It retains the cooperation of learners. This means that activities are
carried out faster and facilitates communicative and interpersonal skills (Staff, 2020).
Conceptual Framework
Input Process Output
In the end of this

Investigated the
study, the
use of gadgets The conduct of the
researchers will
and the academic study will be in a
determine the
performance of form of survey
relevance of
the Grade 12 questionnaire
gadgets to the
STEM students in given to the
academic
Ormoc City Senior participants.
performance of
High School.
the students.
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

Figure 1 describes the conceptual framework of the study wherein the input is to
investigate the use of gadgets and the academic performance of Grade 12 STEM
students in Ormoc City Senior High School. On the other side, the process being used
is to give a survey questionnaire to the participants. The output aims to determine the
relevance of gadgets to the academic performance of the students.
Definition of Terms
For a clear and comprehensive understanding of the study, the following terms
are defined either operationally or conceptually:
Gadgets. As defined by Merriam-Webster, it’s an often small mechanical or electronic
device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty.
Academic Performance. Is the measurement of student achievement across various
academic subjects (Ballotpedia, n.d.).
Survey Questionnaires. A set of questions used in a survey.
Participants. A person who is involved in an activity or event: a person who participates
in an activity or event (Merriam-Webster, n.d.).
References:
 Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Participant. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary.
Retrieved February 17, 2021, from https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/participant
 Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Gadget. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved
February 16, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gadget
 Ballotpedia. (n.d.). Academic performance[ CITATION Tan18 \l 1033 ]. In
Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved February 17, 2021, from
https://ballotpedia.org/Academic_performance
 Slavin, T. M. (2018). The Advantages of Using Electronic Gadgets in Teaching in
School. Retrieved February 17, 2021, from classroom.com,
https://classroom.synonym.com/advantages-electronic-gadgets-teaching-school-
7895103.html
 Williams, E. (2018). What is the Meaning of Academic Performance?. Retrieved
February 17, 2021, from work.chron.com, https://work.chron.com/meaning-
academic-performance-17332.html
 Garcia, M. M. (2020). INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC GADGETS TO THE
LEARNERS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. Retrieved February 17, 2021, from
depEdbataan.com publications,
http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/4/influence_of_electronic_gadgets_to_th
e_learners_academic_performance1.pdf
 How Technology Can Be Used To Enhance Practical Science. (2019, March 28).
Retrieved from https://www.trustradius.com/buyer-blog/how-technology-
improves-education
 Staff. (2019, July 5). How Gadgets Affect Academic Performance in University.
Retrieved from https://www.newlaunches.com/archives/how-gadgets-affect-
academic-performance-in-university.php

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The concept of academic performance extends beyond the classroom to

well-rounded, from music to sports, improving in all. When describing academic

represent the expertise or intellect of an individual. In a classroom environment, some

students show their competence (Williams, 2018).

assist parents by video conferencing or other online networking platforms to be able to

Gadgets and Academic Performance

fields, especially in education. Nevertheless, we cannot assume that technology is all

own. Technology's resourcefulness encourages cheating. Therefore, many students

2019). Nevertheless, in addition to the internet, many electronic devices, such as

Input Process Output

In the end of this

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

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