THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Research Questions 1. How often do students use social media to connect and communicate with various people in school? a. How does these social media platforms use relate to the quality of relationships students have with various people in school and in the community? 2. How important is it to students to have access to more or better technology for themselves or their teachers? a. How do these perceptions of importance vary by different types of students and students in different institutional settings? 3. To what extent has students’ technology use enabled them to understand, demonstrate their understanding, or study on their own or with others? a. How does such use of technology relate to other important forms of educationally effective engagement? Criteria for Participants The participants for this study will be the Grade 12 Senior High School Students, under the ICT Strand that are currently studying in Carlos F. Gonzales High School. The age range for the participant will be from 16-25 years old and must be able to use social media platforms. The researchers will be using convenience sampling to gather the participants. We will be having 10 participants response from Senior High School Students.. Data are collected through survey questionnaires. INFORMED CONSENT Good day, Students! We are student-researchers from ICT 12B (Group 5). We are currently conducting a survey about Social Media and Academic Performance. We need to gather relevant data from currently enrolled, Grade 12 students from CFGHS, under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT Strand) We would like to inform you that this survey is voluntary, you may withdraw anytime you wish. Also, we make sure that all your personal information and responses will be secured with utmost confidentiality. We are looking forward for your response. Your response will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! This is for educational purposes only. Researchers, ICT 12 B( Group 4) Social Media and Student's Performance Survey Questionnaire RESEARCH INSTRUMENT (For educational purposes only) A. Social Media 1. How many social media sites you have accounts with? ⚪1 ⚪2 ⚪3 ⚪4 ⚪ 5+ 2. How much time do you spend on social networking sites each day? ⚪ 0-30 mins ⚪ 30-60 mins ⚪ 1-2 hours ⚪ 2-5 hours ⚪ 5+ hours 3. How often do you use social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)? ⚪ Once a week ⚪ A few times a month ⚪ Once a day ⚪ Everyday 4. How long have you been using social media? ⚪ Under 2 years ⚪ 3-4 years ⚪ 5+ years B. Impact of Social Media Statement 1. Social media has further strengthened the relationship with my family 2. I have become more dependent on social media when it comes to self-validation. 3.I would rather spend my time on using social media than spend my time with my family. 4. I use social media to make new friends. I worry about how many people will like to respond to things I post. 5. I use social media for entertainment only. 6. I can express myself more through social media. 7.I have made more friends in social media. 8.Who am I on social networking sites accurately reflects who I am in real life. 9. Social media became important to me. 10. I feel happy when I spend my time in social media. Strongly Agree (5) Agree (4) Neutral (3) Disagree (2) Strongly Disagree (1) C. Academic Performance Statement 1. I have more courage to ask my teacher when I have something I don't understand in our lesson through social media. 2.I will finish my modules first before using social media. 3.I would rather spend my time on using social media than spend my time with my family. 4. I can answer my modules easily through social media 5. I would rather use social media than join our class meeting.. 6. I use social media for education purposes. 7.I use social media to share my work collaboratively (with my peers) for academic purposes. 8. Social media provides a useful platform for academic group work. 9. Teachers should encourage the use of social media networking sites in the classroom. 10. There is a page and channel in social media sites that helps me understand our lesson. Strongly Agree (5) Agree (4) Neutral (3) Disagree (2) Strongly Disagree (1)