The Impact of Online Learning to Grade 10 Students
of Rogationist College SY 2022 – 2023
Cesan Liana Cadorna
Nichollai Cassie San Jose
Gell Myrik Talledo
Antonio Sebastian Penus
Atasha Sangalang
Dominico Zakariya Barrion
A Thesis
Submitted to
Rogationist College – Silang
November 2022
Aim / Objective:
- The study helps both the students and teachers to know the impact of online education on
students' learning.
- Online learning can also reduce costs for students. This data also provides information when
institutions consider how to engage students in online learning.
- The study will share the challenges of online learning that can impact children to a great
extent; loss of motivation, self-discipline, and the need to study are some of the biggest
problem’s children face.
Independent Variable: Online Learning
Dependent Variable: Impact
Locale: Rogationist College
Period: SY 2022-2023
Population: Grade 10 students
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND:
This chapter contains information about the aim, objective, advantages, disadvantages,
possible alternatives, ways to further improve its advantages or lessen its disadvantages,
background and how it affects Grade 10 students.
INTRODUCTION:
These past two to three years, people have been spending their time inside their homes
due to the threat of COVID-19, fortunately vaccines against some of the variants of the disease.
Due to this we are able to go out of our homes and continue how life was before with a few
guidelines. In those two years, digital learning was implemented on most schools. They used
platforms like Zoom, Google Meet and Messenger to be able to present lessons and
communicate with students, created or used other platforms to have a LMS like Schoology or
Gascloud. Students stayed in their homes and some teachers went to school to teach from their
if required by the school their employed to. Due to this, students have adapted to digital
learning, developing new habits and schedules. This also created new problems for teachers
and students alike. Some may be more productive in the comfort of their home while others may
just be distracted and do their school works less. Some might not be able to afford a decent
device for online class while others may struggle finding good Internet in their home. We chose
this study because we wanted to see how online learning affects the student’s mental health or
things like motivation to do school works and social life. For example, if a student spent all
his/her time watching videos on Youtube on time that was supposed to be doing school work,
how would they react to the looming deadlines they’ve been holding off? Would they try to cram
the submissions and pass them or would they breakdown give up. This is one of the many
possible situations in online learning considering the different environment and way of learning.
It is a serious issue since education plays a big role in society as it helps the student learn new
things such as basic grammar up to things like calculus or how a certain job works. With this
reason, we are trying to see just how viable online learning compared face to face learning and
how it may affect the education system especially with more advanced technology recently and
in the future. We are also trying to observe online learning to with a goal to help other students
with it with ways such as making routines that suits certain students best, better capitalize its
advantages like how doesn’t require travel time and accessibility and lessen its disadvantages
such as how prone it is to distractions or cheating, and help them use resources more
efficiently. We will hold the research in both Rogationist College and the Internet for the reason
that our surveys will be conducted online but our discussions about the topic or our
brainstorming of ideas happen at the school. Our respondents to the study will be the grade 10
students of Rogationist College for the reason that they have face to face learning in RC
specifically before the pandemic and they are older and might give better answers than their
younger counterparts.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
Specifically, this research seeks to answer the following:
1. What is the demographic profile of respondents in terms of:
1.1: Name and section
1.2: Learning gadgets that you use
1.3: Time/duration of screen time
2. What is your main motive/purpose of using the gadget?
3. Websites/apps that they usually open
FRAMEWORK:
Online distance learning is offered not only in post-secondary distance education
institutions but in traditional universities as well. With advances in mobile and wireless
technologies, completing academic studies anywhere anytime should become feasible.
Research in distance education and online learning has focused on computer-meditated
communication, instructional design, learner characteristics, educational technology, and
learning outcomes. However little attention has been given to where exactly learners do their
learning and studying and how the physical and social aspects of the physical environment
within which the online learner is physically embedded (e.g. the home) supports and constrains
learning activities. In this paper the author proposes a conceptual model for understanding the
role that the physical environment plays in online distance learning in higher education, drawing
on theories and research in environmental psychology, online learning, telework and mobile
work, and higher education. Several gaps in research are identified, and suggestions for future
research are proposed.
INPUT:
- Demographics of the
Students in terms of:
1.1: Name and
section
OUTPUT:
1.2: Learning gadgets PROCESS:
that you use The Impact of Online
Online Questionnaire Classes to the
1.3: Time/duration of Learners
screen time
- Main Motive of Using
the Gadget
- Websites/apps that
they often use
Figure 1 : Framework of the Study
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:
This study will be significant to the following:
Students. This research can help students to broaden their knowledge about what does online
learning do to them.
Parents. This research benefits the parents of the students so they would also have knowledge
about what does online learning do to their children.
Teachers. This research can serve as a guide on how teachers would handle problems or
issues while online classes.
Future Researchers. This is a big help to future researchers because it can be used as
reference for their first research.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION:
This study will mainly identify and discuss about the impact and effects of online classes
to the Grade 10 students in Rogationist College. Though, it will not discuss other factors which
might influence the mode of learning of the students. The mode of learning will be based on the
respondents’ answer from the questionnaires.
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
This chapter contains the related literature and studies after the thorough and in-depth
search done by the researchers. It always been in the realm of fostering connection and
collaboration between learners. The loss that Learning and Development Professionals
experienced with this abrupt stop of face-to-face learning delivery is this positive social impact.
This is a valid concern. The importance of face-to-face interaction in education, for example, is
vital. In-person social interaction has a richness that might feel hard to replicate in the digital
world – but, when it comes to the corporate world, it’s not impossible.
BENEFITS OF DIGITAL LEARNING
With the threat of COVID-19 according to MIT learning (August 29, 2022) being weaker
this year, many students have a choice now whether to take online of face-to-face learning. That
being said, taking an online course requires a notable investment of time, effort, and money, so
it's important to feel confident about your decision before moving forward. While online learning
works incredibly well for some people, it’s not for everyone.
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY
According to Bay Atlantic University (June 3, 2022), Traditional face-to-face classes
have long been used as an effective method of learning and teaching. It produced tangible and
satisfying results, and it remained out of the question until the world faced their common enemy,
the COVID-19 pandemic. In today’s day and age, technology has incorporated itself into every
aspect of our lives, including the education field. It is a tool that helps us complete complex
tasks quickly and efficiently.
However, it is necessary to keep in mind that technology is a tool for education, but it
can’t solve the problems itself. The usefulness of educational technology lies in what educators
do with it and how they use it to best meet the needs of their students.
The appropriate use of digital learning tools in the classroom can boost student engagement,
assist teachers in improving lesson plans, and enable personalized learning. It also helps
students to develop critical thinking skills.
Virtual classrooms, augmented reality (AR), videos, different robots, and other
technology tools can not only make the class more interesting, but they can also develop more
inclusive practices that foster cooperation and intellectual curiosity while also allowing teachers
to collect data on student performance.
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
What Were the Financial Implications of the Shift to Online Learning? According to Tom
Harnisch, Rachel Fishman, Sophie Nguyen, and Dustin Weeden of New America, since the
onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial implications of the shift to online learning have
been a leading concern for institutions of higher education. Colleges and universities have lost
significant revenue in auxiliary enterprises, accrued new expenses in the effort to provide safe
in-person educational opportunities and online educational modalities, and received reductions
in state appropriations and loss of tuition revenue. Students and families, meanwhile, have been
challenged by job losses and health risks posed by the pandemic.
ONE OF THE COMMON PROBLEMS OCCUR DURING ONLINE CLASSES IS INTERNET
PROBLEMS
According to Manila Bulletin in September 18, 2020, as students, we try our best to
make use of what we have at home and ensure we don’t get left behind. Although online
learning may be the best option we have for now, still you can’t help but wonder how everyone
is adjusting and coping with the problems that arise while attending online classes, especially
during synchronous classes. Synchronous classes are classes conducted in real-time and
during this time, a lot of problems arise. Sadly, most of these problems are technical.
DEPED LIMITS SCREEN TIME FOR ONLINE CLASSES
According to Manila Bulletin (September 4, 2020) “It shall be applicable in schools where
both the teachers and learners have access to digital devices, such as laptops, tablets,
smartphones, and desktop computers, with available online resources and Internet
connectivity,” he explained.
San Antonio noted that schools may adopt a combination of synchronous and
asynchronous online teaching in consideration of the Screen Time Guidelines by Age as
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization
(WHO).
COPING WITH STRESS AND BURNOUT ASSOCIATED WITH TELECOMMUNICATION AND
ONLINE LEARNING
The COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted the field of telecommunication. It
increased the use of media applications that enable teleconferencing, telecommuting, online
learning, and social relations. Prolonged time facing screens, tablets, and smart devices
increases stress and anxiety. Mental health stressors associated with telecommunication can
add to other stressors related to quarantine time and lockdown to eventually lead to exhaustion
and burnout. In this review, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on communication and
education are explored. In addition, the relationship between prolonged exposure to digital
devices and mental health is studied. Finally, coping strategies are offered to help relieve the
tele-burdens of pandemics.
STRESS FACTORS OF TEENAGERS DURING ONLINE LEARNING
According to Frontiers (November 11, 2020) The elderly, teens, healthcare providers,
and individuals with pre-existing mental health problems became more susceptible to stress and
burnout. Symptoms in elderly manifested as changes in eating habits, disturbed sleep cycles,
increased intake of tobacco and alcohol, and difficulty in concentrating. The closing of schools
and educational institutions and the shift in learning to online methods disrupted the lives of
students. Exams were postponed or canceled, graduation ceremonies were halted, and learning
objectives were shifted. This took a heavy toll on the psychological well-being of students
worldwide. The shift in utilization of healthcare resources toward disease containment and
prevention sidelined many medical conditions in the process. In the case of patients with mental
health problems, this manifested as an aversion toward seeking help, an adjournment of
psychiatric appointments, or a shortage in supplying mental health medications.
The lockdown negatively affected many sectors through delaying promotions, cutting
wages, and/or job termination. Many institutions were forced to limit their working capacity or
stop working completely, and this had a negative socioeconomic impact on employees,
employers, and national economies. Subsequently, pressure and anxiety levels increased
among affected individuals, who had to worry about both the pandemic and the burden of
providing for themselves and their families during challenging times.
CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH DESIGN:
POPULATION AND SAMPLING:
RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY:
RESEARCH LOCALE:
This research is conducted in Rogationist College, also referred to by its acronym RC.
Rogationist College is a private Catholic secondary and higher education institution run by the
Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus in Silang, Cavite, Philippines. It was founded by the
Rogationists in 1987. The Rogationist are a religious institute of the Roman Catholic Church
founded by St. Hannibal Mary di Francia. The study will be conducted in the Philippines. The
respondents can answer the online survey/questionnaire in their houses or any comfortable
place that the respondent will choose to.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT:
The researchers designed an online survey. Survey items related to the experience of the
respondents while in online class will be found in the survey. The survey contains 3 sections:
- Section 1 will be on personal data of the respondents.
- Section 2 will refer to the learning gadgets that the respondents use, the duration of
screen time, and websites/apps that the respondents usually open.
- Section 3 will be the main survey. It has 6 categories and each category will have 6
questions each:
3.1: Course Design.
3.2: Comfortableness.
3.3: Time Management.
3.4: Focus.
3.5: Delivery of Discussions.
[Link] Learner Motivation.
VALIDATION OF THE INSTRUMENT:
DATA GATHERING:
After validating of the instrument, the researchers will be preparing a letter of request to conduct
the study. After given permission, the researchers will be explaining the purpose of the study to
the selected respondents.
The researchers will conduct the study in Rogationist College and surveys will be
distributed online. The online survey will collect data including their name and section. All data
will be confidential. The survey will be given to the class presidents of each section and they will
be sending the survey to the other students of Grade 10.
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA:
