SMART PHONES USAGE AND STUDENTS

ACHIEVEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

A RESEARCH PROPOSAL BY
Asim Younas
Student No. 2019-1520

Ph No: 0301-4824631
Email: Asimsandhu422@gmail.com
Date of submission
10-Aug-2020

I declared that the work I am submitting for assessment contains no section copied
in whole or in part from any other source unless explicitly identified in quotation
marks and with the detailed, complete and accurate referencing.

……………….. (asim)
Contents
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................3
Problem Statement................................................................................................................................3
Purpose of the Study..............................................................................................................................4
Objectives of the study..........................................................................................................................4
LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................................................4
PROPOSE METHODOLOGY................................................................................................................7
Research Design.....................................................................................................................................7
Data Sources..........................................................................................................................................7
Data Collection Techniques..................................................................................................................7
Sampling Techniques............................................................................................................................7
Data Analysis and Interpretation.........................................................................................................7
Ethical Considerations..........................................................................................................................8
Confidentially.....................................................................................................................................8
Informed Consent..............................................................................................................................8
Limitation of the study..........................................................................................................................8
MY WORK PLAN....................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................10
INTRODUCTION

Today’s classroom learning is very much different from the old learning
methodologies. Now a day’s technology is used in almost every field of life and
also in the educational institutions. Many schools are still not using this mobile
technology in the classroom. Many instructors see smart phones as a distraction or
a risk for unethical use but it is limited to a small extent who are not interested in
studies. Students use their mobile phones inside and outside the classroom for
educational purpose. They have soft books and lectures in their smart phones and
use it whenever they want to learn. This thing ease the learning for students and the
performance of students also increase due to the use of modern technology like
smart phones. Students take smart phones with them everywhere and start learning
of any subject.
Smartphone use in the classroom also assists in pushing the learning
environment into a student centered one that consists of learning with innovative
play. It is very important to build innovative minds for the society and this thing
can be possible if they teacher allows the students to do research for learning. This
thing enables the students to find out their ways for solving the problems.

Problem Statement
Students in today’s classroom are encouraged to be 21st century learners.
This includes the use of technology along with innovative ways of learning.
The use of modern technology by students is very beneficial for the students
because it can increase the performance and achievements of the students.
Many classrooms are left behind and do not use the technology because
educators feel that smart phones would only contribute as a distraction,
unethical use, and not as a tool for learning.
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this research is to examine the incorporation of smart phones in the
classroom and the impact they have with student engagement and motivation at the
secondary level.

Objectives of the study

The objective of the study is to check the achievement of students by using smart
phones. We will also the innovations and creativity of students with the use of
modern technology.

Research Questions
How the performance of students is increased by using the smart phone?
What is the difference between the achievement of students who are using smart
phones and not using it?
How does the smart phone create easiness for the students?

LITERATURE REVIEW

The use of mobile devices has become common among a wide range of

age groups due to affordability and availability (Newhouse, Williams, &

Pearson, 2006). Today’s student are technologically inclined and are engaged

and tend to succeed when mobile devices are used in the classroom. According

to Nielson Research, in 2013, 70 percent of teens, aged 13-17, now own

smartphones (Kerr, 2013). Young people are acquiring smartphones at a

staggering rate and the numbers are increasing yearly.

The use of smartphones can contribute to enhance the communication between

teacher and learners (Ben-Av, 2016). Numbers show that a sizable percentage of

students use their smartphone for internet access daily, many consistently

throughout the day. If this is the only digital device for students to access, and if

the push by education leaders nationwide is to incorporate technology into the

classroom, the smartphone can serve as a partner with teachers to create

engaging lessons that create global digital citizens (Clayton and Murphy,

2016).Smartphones in the classroom give students and teachers many creative

options that can be used to enhance the classroom experience. Students are

learning with a device they feel comfortable with as most have been using

smartphones from an early age.

Educators carry a responsibility in preparing students for the future, including

meeting the demands of an increasing technological world. In order to do this, it

is essential to incorporate technology in the classroom. Learning to incorporate

mobile devices, like smartphones, will broaden a student’s knowledge, and their

use for these devices will continue to be a significant part of their career paths

as adults. Incorporating smartphones into the classroom will prepare students

for the future and will also assist them in transitioning into the workforce. The

challenge for educators is not to dismiss or keep up with students’ latest

technological know-how, but to create meaningful learning experiences in

which students are taught how to apply their knowledge to solve real-world

problems (Daggett, 2010).

Most traditional methods of teaching are no longer supported in this period of

21st century learning. While there are items that must be memorized, we need

to prepare students to understand how systems work and, most importantly, we

need to prepare students to work both independently and in a team

The use of smartphones in the classroom puts a wealth of information

at the student’s fingertips. According to a USA Today survey, students

admit to using cell phones to store information for a test, send answers or a

picture of a test to friends, or search the web. Smartphones keep students

connected locally, socially and worldwide.

 PROPOSE METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The study examine the effectiveness of smart phone on the achievement of students. This
study was descriptive in nature and we use survey method for it.

Data Sources
We will collect data from 8 universities of Lahore and Sialkot.

Data Collection Techniques

Researchers will visit to the universities for collection of data for our study.
Research give questionnaire to the students of different universities and give
instructions to the participants an=bout the study.

Sampling Techniques
We will use the systematic random sampling for our study. In this technique we
will make a systematic arrangement and select the every 3 respondent for our
research study.

Data Analysis and Interpretation

For our study we prepare a questionnaire and given to our respondents to fill it
according to the instructions. To analyze the data we will use the SPSS software
after assigning the numerical value to the data.
Ethical Considerations

Confidentially
We will take permission from the Administration department of universities by
sending a permission letter. After that we will take permission from the respected
teachers and collect data from students.

Informed Consent
All the information taken from the students will be confidential. The data taken
from the students is used only for the research purpose. It will be assured that this
study will not be harmful mentally or physically.

Limitation of the study

Limitation of this study include
1. The data is collected only from 8 universities of 2 cities.
2. We can’t judge different culture on the basis of this study.
MY WORK PLAN

STEPS IN THE RESEARCH PLAN DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION

05 August 2020

Submission of the proposal

10 August 2020

Design of a research plan

Getting permission to work in a particular area 20 August 2020

Literature review 27 August 2020

Design and testing of questionnaire 10 September 2020

Posting of questionnaires 20 September 2020

Grouping and coding of data 30 September 2020

Design and testing of a computer program 05 October 2020

Analysis of data 10 October 2020

Findings 17October 2020

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