Far Eastern University Diliman

Sampaguita Ave. Quezon City

Using Computer with Internet as an Educational Reference

Become more Smarter
For FEU Diliman Students

In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements in English 3

Submitted to Ms. Aleli Dorado

De La Trinidad, Kenneth
Alvarez, Renz
Etang, Darwin
Cordero, Hans Russel
Ortega, Jay

April 14, 2015

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Table of Contents
Title Page

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement
Executive Summary

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Chapter 1 - Background of the Study

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Chapter 2 - Research Problems and Objectives

Statement of the Problem

Objectives of the Study

Scope and Limitations of the Study

Significance of the Study

Operational Definition of Terms

Chapter 3 - Review of Related Literature

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Chapter 4 - Research Methodology

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Research Design

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Research Instruments

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Data Gathering Procedure

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Sampling design

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Participants and Respondents

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Chapter 5 - Conclusions and Recommendations

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List of Figures

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References

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Researchers Curriculum Vitae

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to thank Ms. Aleli Dorado and Ms. Reynancia Mutya for giving us an
opportunity to do this kind of study. We would also like to thank them for helping and guiding us
to finish our research, and thank you for teaching us the lesson and technique on how we can do
our research paper. We would also like to thank the teachers of FEU Diliman Elementary to
allow us to conduct survey to be able to complete and finished our task. We would also like to
thank Ms. Misty Kate De La Trinidad for giving us an information and technique based on her
experience on doing research paper.
Executive Summary

This paper titled Using Computer with Internet as an Educational Reference Become more
Smarter is a study done by Marketing students particularly MKT12 in partial fulfillment of the
requirements by our professor Ms. Aleli Dorado.
The researchers focused on gathering information whether the students uses computer
with the Internet in effective and efficient way and whether students become more smarter and
sociable in accessing computer with the Internet. Effective and efficient in a way that the
students will be able to determine their limits and be aware of the consequences that might affect
their studies if they will not discipline themselves in using with the Internet. Access with the
Internet gives us excellent information that people would want to know and discover. In addition,
the effect to us could be advantages and disadvantages if we do not use it effectively.
Chapter 1
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Background of the Study

Children today can use modern technology to help them with their studies. Computers
have been specifically useful, for they allow us to manipulate items such as text in Microsoft
Word and using search engines in doing home works, reports and projects to meet the needs of
individual students.
The main objective of this research is to determine the pros and cons of using computer
technology of FEU- Diliman Grade 6 students.
The effects regarding the use of computer technology of FEU-Diliman students towards
their study motivated the researchers to pursue in resolving the cons by developing a strategy
that will help the students enhance their knowledge in using computer technology.
Computer has a big advantages and disadvantages for all of us especially to students. It is
used to perform different tasks quickly and easily. It is also used as a great educational tool.
Students can gather all sort of information via internet. There are different websites like
Wikipedia to provide free resources for students regarding their subjects. In addition, students
should be aware in using these guide or resources to avoid serious offenses.
The researchers also consider the parents in the study to determine if they are aware to
their children on how they used the computer efficiently and effectively. Whether their children
used computer as their educational tool or used it for playing different addictive games, parents
should be mindful to their children on what they are doing for them to guide.
In this research, the parents will be able to determine whether the use of computer
technology helps their children become smarter or could distract their studies.
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Based on the results of this study, it was indicated that all of the grade school students of
FEU Diliman are capable in using computer with internet access as a reference to their school
works. However, some of the students are favorable to use other references like books in the
library than using the computer because according to them they were attracted to play computer
games. In addition, there was a grade school student who has a limited time to use the computer
because his parents wanted him to use computer efficiently. Regarding the case, the researchers
proved that the parents were aware and conscious on how their child use the computer in
effective and efficient way.

Chapter 2
Research Problem and Objective
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Statement of the Problem

The main purpose of this study is to determine if the children are becoming more sociable
and used the computer with the Internet in effective and efficient way.
1. What are the websites that are commonly used by the students?
2. Why do parents allow their child to use the Internet?
3. How many hours do children spend in using the Internet for their studies?

Objectives of the Study

The main objective of this research is to gather information about the percentage of the
students who uses the Internet for their studies.
1. To know the website that is commonly used by the students as a reference
for

their studies.
2. To understand the reasons why parents allow their child to use the

computer.
3. To determine how many hours does a children spend in using the Internet
for his or her studies.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

The study focused on the determining if the students prefer to use the internet as their
educational tool for their studies and whether they use it effectively and efficiently.
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The study covered on FEU Diliman students from Grade 4 to Grade 6 as well as their parents
as the target population as primary source of information and data needed for the success of the
study. The respondents were chosen because of ideas and experiences in using the Internet as an
educational reference.
Significance of the Study
The researchers believe that the research study will advance and will lead the awareness of
the guardians of the students particularly in the field of using the Internet as their educational
reference. . The information gathered in this study will be useful to students, parents or guardians,
teachers and future researchers for the advancement of the educational activities. This study will also
contribute to basic information and will serve as a guide to produce valid and best results.
Students. With this study, students will be aware on the pros and cons on using the Internet.
This study will also help the student to limit the use of the Internet and use it in effective and
efficient way.
Parents. This study will help the parents to determine if their children become smarter when
their students use the Internet as an educational reference. This study will also help the parents to
uplift their awareness and be more mindful to their children.
Future Researchers. This research paper can provide future researchers a reference material
about topics similar to this one.
Operational Definition of Terms
For better understanding, the following terms are hereby defined technically.
Internet is a World Wide Web browser used to gather excellent informations.
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Children students from Grade 4 to Grade 6 students of FEU Diliman Basic Education
Parents guardians of the students from Grade 4 to Grade 6 students of FEU Diliman Basic
Education
Computer electronic device used by the students to easily do their school works in a more
convenient way.

Chapter 3
Review of Related Literature

This chapter consolidated information from various books, journals and sites which were
found relevant to the study at hand to determine the effects of using computer technology
towards the studies of children.
Reasons for Technology Use
According to Peck & Dorricott's summary (1994)
Reasons include technology's potential to assist with educational goals such as:
1. Individualization
2. Increasing proficiency at accessing, evaluating, and communicating information.
3. Increasing quantity and quality of students thinking and writing.
4. Improving students ability to solve complex problems but which appears to develop in
a more focused manner when productivity tools are available.
5. Nurturing artistic expression.
6. Increasing global awareness.
7. Creating opportunities for students to do meaningful work.
8. Providing access to high-level and high-interest course.
9. Making students feel comfortable with the tools of the Information Age.
10. Increasing the productivity and efficiency of schools.

Computer Technology in a Convenient Way

According to Hornbeck (1990) Technology has an excellent power to help the students to do
their work in a convenient way. With the use of computer technology, students were able to
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access information via internet. Programs that were installed in computers such as Microsoft
Word help students to easily type and also print out hard copies of their works. It also saves time
than copying information on a paper using a pen. Revising and editing their work are made
possible with computer technology.
Teachers toward Computer Technology
According to Kopp & Ferguson, (1996) teachers need a strong system of professional
development and ongoing support to their students. Nowadays, most of the students were
exposed on using computers for educational purposes. Teachers should guide and give advises to
their students on how to use computer technology advances in effective and efficient way.
With a view to develop an insight into the problem, the researcher studied the related
literature available in the field of the problem. It helped in framing out the design of the research.

Chapter 4
Research Methodology

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Research Design
The research method used in conducting this study was descriptive method approach wherein the
study focused to find out if the children become smarter when they use computer towards their
studies. The researchers conducted a survey if the students prefer using computer as their
educational tool or not. Researchers conducted a quantitative research to determine the number
of students at FEU Diliman who agreed that computer technology became a big advantage as an
educational tool toward their studies. The researchers conducted the study to the twenty students
of FEU Diliman who will answer the entire question in our survey questionnaire. Researchers
used survey method to easily gather information needed in the research paper.
Type of Research
The researchers use Quantitative Research to collect and interpret all the data that we need in our
research paper. This helped us easily gather opinion from our respondents about the benefits that
they gain from using computers and to understand if students are truly becoming smarter when
they use computers for educational purposes.
Research Instruments
The researcher used survey questionnaires to formulate simple, direct and effective conclusion in
our study.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher distributed three copies of our survey questionnaire to three students of FEU
Diliman. Each questionnaire is consisting of 10 simple questions to quantify and help us tally the
data that we gathered.
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Sampling Design
The study covered on twenty (20) FEU Diliman students from Grade 4 to Grade 6 as well as
their parents as the target population as primary source of information and data needed for the
success of the study. The respondents were chosen because of ideas and experiences in using the
Internet as an educational reference.

Participants and Respondents

The participants of our study are the Grade 4- Grade 6 students of FEU Diliman.

Table 1.1 Research Objectives, Data Gathering Procedure and Research Instruments
Research Objectives
The researcher needs to find

Data Gathering Procedure

Quantitative

Research Instruments
Survey

out if the computer is

beneficial to the students of
FEU Diliman
To determine if it easier for

Quantitative

Survey

computer
To know how they often use

Quantitative

Survey

the computer.
To determine

Quantitative

Survey

them to study with the use of

what

they

usually do when they use

computers.
To know if their parents block

Quantitative
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Survey

the sites that can distract from

their studying.
To know if it is important to

Quantitative

Survey

Quantitative

Survey

Quantitative

Survey

them as a child to use

computer.
To know the difference of the
children before and now when
it comes to studying their
lessons.
To know if they are
comfortable when they use
computer other than
references.

Chapter 5
Recommendation and Conclusion
The objective of the study is to find out if the children become smarter and more
sociable when they use computer in the study of Basic Education of FEU Diliman from
Grade 4 Grade 6 . We conducted a survey that will satisfy our data we need in our
research paper.
DIRECTIONS: Circle the best answer for the following items below.
1. How often do you use the computer?
1. Never-0

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2. A few times-7
3. Once a week-3
4. Everyday-10
2. What do you usually do when you use computer? (circle all that apply)
1. Playing computer games-15
2. Surf the Internet-20
3. Chatting-10
4. Other ( please indicate)
3. How comfortable are you when you use computer other than printed reference?
A. Extremely comfortable-6
B. Very comfortable-4
C. Slightly comfortable-7
D.Not at all comfortable-3

4.Please check the following computer tools/programs you know how to use (check all that
apply)
1. Microsoft Word-20
2. Microsoft Excel-5
3. E-mail-10
4. Microsoft PowerPoint-15
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5. Other ( Please specify)

5.Do the computer give benefits to your study
A. Always-5
B. Never-5
C. Few times-10
D. Not at all

Instructions : Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following
statements by placing a check mark in the appropriate box.

1. Do you think all the children

become smarter and sociable
when they use computer.
2.Is it important to you as a child in
your generations to use computer?

Strongly
Agree

Agree

10

15

Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

3.Is it easier for you to study with the

use of computer?
4.Do you think all the children
becomes smarter and sociable when
they use computer?
5.Should parents block the sites that
can distract you from studying?

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Some of the childrens says that most of them are more comfortable when they use computer in
their studies. But others says is not beneficial to them because they not usually use computer
when they have activity, seatwork, assignments and etc . in their studies.

List of Figures
Figure I. Children were asked how often did they use computer.35% of them says that they use it
a few times .15% of them says that they use computer once a week and 50% of them says they
use it everyday
Figure II. Children asked what they usually do when they use computer. 75% of them says that
they use to play computer games when they use computer. 100% says that they use computer to
surf with the use of internet. 50% of them use computer for chatting with their friend, family,
relatives and etc.
Figure III.Children asked what how comfortable they are when they use computer other than
printed references.30% of them says that they extremely comfortable when they use
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computer.20% of them says that they are very comfortable when they use computer.35% of them
says that they are slightly comfortable and 15% of them says that they are not at all comfortable.
Figure IV. Children asked what are the tools/program they know how to use? 100% of them
know how to use Microsoft Word. 25% of them know how to use Microsoft Excel. 50% of them
use now electronic mail and 75% of them know how to use Microsoft Power Point.
Figure V. Children asked the benefits gives them to their study. 25% of them says they give
computer benefits as always.25% of them says they have been never give them benefits to their
study. 50% give them benefits a few times.
Figure VI. Children asked if they are become smarter or more sociable when they use
computer.50% of them strongly agree, 20% of them are agree, 30% of them are disagree and no
one answered strongly disagree.
Figure VII. Children asked if it is important to them as a child in their generation to use
computer. 35% of them says that they are strongly agree, 30% of the respondents says that they
are agree, 20% of the respondents says that they are disagree, and 15% of them are strongly
disagree.
Figure VIII. Children asked if it easier to them to use computer to their study. 25% of them says
that they are strongly agree, 45% of them says that they are agree, 20% of them says that they are
disagree, and 10% of them says that they are strongly disagree.
Figure IX. Children asked if the computers should be used in school works. 35% of the
respondents says that they are strongly agree to used computer in school, 30% of them says they
are agree, 25% of them says that they are disagree and 10% of them are strongly disagree.

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Figure X. Children asked if the parents should block the sites that can distract them for their
studying. 50% of the respondents says that they are strongly agree with that, 40% of them says
that they are agree, 10% of them are disagree and no one are strongly disagree.

References
Websites

http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/atrisk/at400.htm

http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1212&context=srhonorsprog

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Renz A. Alvarez

Mobile Number: +63926-981-4223

E-mail Address: alvarezrenz12@yahoo.com.ph

OBJECTIVES

To work with excellence and intelligence in all things to be able to do my task or

assignment in order to serve the company.

To work with my best and my extra ability using my own knowledge and skills. Do all
the job that given to me and faced the problem that I have in any situation.

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2014-2015
Far Eastern University (FERN DILIMAN)
Diliman, Quezon City
Bachelor of Science and Business Administration Major in Marketing
2010-2014
Dr. Crisigono B. Ermita Memorial National High School
Nasugbu, Batangas
2001-2010
Wawa, Elementary School
Nasugbu, Batangas

SKILLS

Awareness of training and the techniques concerned in learning and instruction.

Ability to speak and understand the English language.
Aptitude to provide control matters and keeps legal record.
Judgement skills.
Leadership skills
Able to work in a team.
Computer or data entry expertise.

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT:

2012-2014

Sgt @Arms

Supreme Student Council Officer

2011-2014

Player

Basketball Varsity (National)

2013-2014

Contestant

Poem Writing (Tagalog)

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2004-2010

Player

Wawa Elementary Basketball

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name: Renz A. Alvarez

Address: Avon St. North Fairview, Quezon City

Civil Status: Single

Date of Birth: October 21, 1997

Place of Birth: Nasugbu, Batangas

KENNETH L. DE LA TRINIDAD

# 82-A Presidential St., Batasan Hills, Quezon City

0932-6461-592 | kennethdelatrinidad@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To become associated with a company where I can utilize my knowledge efficiently and enhance
my training experience for companys productivity.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY- FERN COLLEGE
Bachelor in Business Administration Major in Marketing

AY: 2014-present

COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS AND POSITIONS HELD

Member, Junior Marketing Associate (JMA)

AY: 2014-present

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SKILLS/QUALITIES
Computer Literate, SAPBONE

Strong communication skills, both in written and oral.

Eager to learn

Good Team-worker

Can work with minimum supervision

REFERENCES
Available upon request

Darwin M. Etang
City Add: Blk.4 Lot 5 Agoncillo St.,
Sta.Lucia,Novaliches,Quezon City
Mobile: +639996917227
Email : darzkie_etangzkie@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE :

To secure a cooperative education in the field of Business Administration Major in

Marketing Management that will challenge and strengthen my education and professional
skills.

SKILLS :

Good knowledge of computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel , MS access , power

point
Strong analysis in solving problems and making solutions
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I always want to work with the team

Good verbal and personal communication skills

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :
Tertiary : FEU Diliman
on going

2014

Sampaguita Ave Quezon City, Metro Manila,

Secondary : Sta, Lucia High School
J.P. Rizal St., Sta.Lucia, Novaliches , Quezon City

2010

2014
Elementary : San Gabriel Elementary School
A. Bonifacio St., Sta. Lucia , Novaliches , Quezon City
2010

References :
Available upon Request
Hans Russel P. Cordero

N224 Smile Citi Homes 1 Zabarte Novaliches, Quezon City

Contact no.09062549459
E-mail: hanscordero17@yahoo.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with a well established company where can maximize my program
development and training skills.

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2004 -

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TERTIARY:

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY- FERN COLLEGE

Bachelor in Business Administration Major in Marketing

SY: 2014-2017

SECONDARY:

NOTRE DAME OF PARANG

PARANG MAGUINDANAO
SY:2010-2014

HONORS:

DRUM AND BUGLE AWARD, ATHLETIC AWARD

ACTIVITIES:

VARSITY PLAYER OF SEPAK TAKRAW

ELEMENTARY:

EASTER JOY SCHOOL INC.

PARANG MAGUINDANAO
SY: 2004-2010

COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS
Member of Junior Marketing Association (JMA)

SKILLS/QUALITIES

Critical thinker, decision-maker and problem solver.

Adaptability

Excellence personal communication skills

Dedication to work and project

Time efficiency

PERSONAL INFORMATION
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AY: 2014-2017

Date of Birth

September 17, 1997

Place of Birth

Cotabato City

Citizenship

Filipino

Language Spoken

Filipino, English

Religion

Roman Catholic

Marital Status

Single

REFERENCES
Available upon request

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