Asian Institute of Computer Studies

Botalon Emma Claire Torres

Miranda Joed Cordero

Senial Joycie Nicole Oropesa

Vinluan Cristina Pido

THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Introduction
 
People use social media to connect to other people who are far from them. Because of the
evolution of social media, it’s much easier and convenient to use than before. Social media can
be also use to express your feeling towards someone or something. People are fascinated how
they call tell their opinions using social media, usually for politics, education, or even
entertainment. And social media really affects the student most, because they are usually the
one using.

What is the impact of social media to senior high school students?

Although social media may have change the world for the better, it may also cause distraction to
senior high school students, it changes the way they interact with others and it causes
psychological changes or other health problems. It is quite obvious that using social media has
its benefits.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media to senior high school
students?

Advantages

There must be a reason why social media use is so prevalent in the academic setting today. Its
advantages are undeniable. There is much to be gained from using social media for senior high
school students. Here are some examples of its benefits.

 Reliable means of communication

Group projects, reports, papers, and other announcements are easily accessible through social
media. Social media hosting is an effective broadcast system if you want several people to
know about something. This is why social media marketing exists.

The same principle applies to the academic use of social media for educational purposes.
Students who are in group projects can collaborate easily as their generation is more inclined to
use social media as a tool to advance in their education.

 Option to study from home

In situations where physical learning is not possible, education can still move on with the help of
social media. Students can learn from the comfort of their own home. This is also a significant
plus for overseas students or students from a different state since it eliminates the need for
transportation and lodging.
Social media is a powerful tool that makes distance learning possible. Students won’t need to
meet up unnecessarily, thus also cutting high costs even for in-state students.

 Better student participation

Sometimes, the prospect of participating in class in front of an entire group of people you barely
know is stressful. For this reason, a lot of shy students remain silent during class discussions
because they feel awkward voicing themselves in a crowd.
With social media, the physical distance from the rest of the group lessens this stress as well as
the students’ inhibition to provide their input and opinion on topics that are open for discussion.
Professors and instructors are sometimes surprised by how some students who are usually
wallflowers suddenly become very active in an online setting.
Readily available discussion
With social media, you don’t have to wait until the next meeting before you can ask a question.
Since it is up and running all day and night, students can quickly post a question or challenge
that they’ve encountered with a lesson or activity.
On the teacher’s end, they could also address these concerns without having to wait until the
next session. An alternative would be to gather all of the students’ questions in between
meetings so that the teacher can discuss it in the following session. The second option is best if
the problems require thorough research or an opportunity to discuss within the class.

 Free flow of information

And because the students can quickly post questions and answers any time needed, the
information is freely flowing throughout the entire class. Everyone will have access to the
information provided by the teacher and the discussions opened by other students.
This will make learning like a continuous process that is not limited to only a few sessions within
classrooms. All students have access to it anywhere they can, for as long as they have a phone
and an internet connection.

Disadvantages

Nothing is perfect. Social media is far from perfect. You cannot avoid that aside from
advantages, there are also disadvantages of social media for senior high school students. Here
are a couple of risks associated with social media use.

 Highly distracting

The most apparent disadvantage that social media has is its ability to distract students from
learning. It will take a lot of discipline to keep your focus on lessons if there are social and
entertainment notifications in the same place that you are having your academics.

 The lost ability for face-to-face interaction

An actual physical class is still different from online learning. Social media can negatively impact
students’ ability to interact in a real-world setting. There are subtleties in communication, such
as body language and nonverbal cues that make up a significant portion of conversations
beyond just words.
With the increased use of social media, students may weaken or eventually lose their ability to
connect socially the way people do when face-to-face. This is even true with video calls and
conferences because a large portion of body language can not effectively translate through
video.
 Cyber-bullying

Finally, there seems to be more social hostility in social media. Since people are less-inhibited
to say what they want, some don’t just become more participative. They can become quite
harsh and combative with their words.
Personal attacks and bullying are common in social media. If students are increasing their use
of social media for academic purposes, they are consequently also increasing their exposure to
the risk of cyber-bullying. Similarly, they also get exposed to other cybercriminals who can steal
and exploit them.

How it affects senior high school academic performance?

Senior high school students lose concentration or attention in class because they are holding
devices in their hands. Teachers have a big role to play in teaching good manners to young
people, but social media has distracted their minds from learning.

Why did we conduct this study?

We conducted this study because the widespread use of social media has affected many of the
academic performance of senior high school students girls and boys.

Who will be the participants/respondents?

The respondents and participants of this study are female and male students of senior high
school

When will this take place?

We will take this study at Asian Institue of Computer Studies School (AICS Tanay Branch)

Where will this be conducted?

We will conduct this study through face to face at Asian Institute of Computer Studies School

(AICS Tanay Branch) on March 20, 2023.

Conclusion

Senior high school students are more connected than ever before through social media,
especially during these difficult times, when they are physically distanced from their family,
friends, and peers. While social media provides many benefits, such as giving senior high
school students the chance to express themselves creatively, learning opportunities, and
the chance to connect with others, social media can also have a negative impact on senior high
school students, both physically and mentally. It is easy to become addicted, and research
shows that senior high school students who spend too much time on social media can suffer
from poor sleep, eye fatigue, negative body image, depression, anxiety, cyberbullying, and
more.
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What is the impact of social media to senior high school students?

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