Authors :
Heherson A. Balais
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 1 - January
Google Scholar :
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Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7638033
Abstract :
This study dealt with the internet connection
status among the criminology students of the University of
the Cordilleras, and its relevance to their academic
performance.
In this study a quantitative approach was utilized. 210
criminology students from the aforementioned university
participated in the study. In particular, it wanted to find
out whether or not the students had access to the internet;
a. Where do students typically access the internet; b. What
kind of internet connectivity they are using; c. How strong
is their internet connection; d. Reasons why there is no
internet connectivity at their home. Second will be the
available devices they use in online learning. Last but not
least, the effects of poor internet access on University of the
Cordilleras students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in
Criminology.
The study showed the status of internet connectivity
among the criminology students of the University which
are as follows; a) Majority have internet connection. b)
Almost all of them utilized internet at home, c) Most of the
students are utilizing Mobile data during online classes, d)
the average of internet connection among the participant
is moderate, e) Mobile phone topped as gadget they use
during distance learning.
It also showed that that majority of the criminology
students who were enrolled in the University of the
Cordilleras Baguio City agreed that lack of internet
connection can causes the following factors to their
academic performance: a. They cannot perform well in
class during discussions compared to those with internet
access; b. they got low scores in their quizzes; c. they
cannot watch video tutorials or pre-recorded discussions;
d. they cannot pass their requirements on time; e. they got
low performance in their recitation; f. it lessens their
inquisitive thinking to learn something new; g. they got low
performance scores during practical activities; h. they
cannot do their assignment; i. they cannot search for
relevant ideas when making activities; j. they do not
have access in lessons sent through their learning
management system and messenger; k. they cannot relate
to the discussions; l. they are not updated with the topics
in their online group.
This study dealt with the internet connection
status among the criminology students of the University of
the Cordilleras, and its relevance to their academic
performance.
In this study a quantitative approach was utilized. 210
criminology students from the aforementioned university
participated in the study. In particular, it wanted to find
out whether or not the students had access to the internet;
a. Where do students typically access the internet; b. What
kind of internet connectivity they are using; c. How strong
is their internet connection; d. Reasons why there is no
internet connectivity at their home. Second will be the
available devices they use in online learning. Last but not
least, the effects of poor internet access on University of the
Cordilleras students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in
Criminology.
The study showed the status of internet connectivity
among the criminology students of the University which
are as follows; a) Majority have internet connection. b)
Almost all of them utilized internet at home, c) Most of the
students are utilizing Mobile data during online classes, d)
the average of internet connection among the participant
is moderate, e) Mobile phone topped as gadget they use
during distance learning.
It also showed that that majority of the criminology
students who were enrolled in the University of the
Cordilleras Baguio City agreed that lack of internet
connection can causes the following factors to their
academic performance: a. They cannot perform well in
class during discussions compared to those with internet
access; b. they got low scores in their quizzes; c. they
cannot watch video tutorials or pre-recorded discussions;
d. they cannot pass their requirements on time; e. they got
low performance in their recitation; f. it lessens their
inquisitive thinking to learn something new; g. they got low
performance scores during practical activities; h. they
cannot do their assignment; i. they cannot search for
relevant ideas when making activities; j. they do not
have access in lessons sent through their learning
management system and messenger; k. they cannot relate
to the discussions; l. they are not updated with the topics
in their online group.
