MODERN TECHNOLOGIES' IMPACT: A STUDY ON THE

EFFECTIVENESS OF DIGITAL TOOLS AND DEVICES ON

PRODUCTIVITY OF INDIVIDUALS

Bentero, John Railey

Jañega, Arman Jericho
Katigbak, Given
Miranda, Kurt Andre
Miranda, Nathaniel
Suarez, Samuel Anthony
Tuaño, Patrick Borj
Vicente, Luis Fhernan

GRADE 12 – ALTOCUMULUS
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand

A paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Inquiries,

Investigations, and Immersion under Mr. Mark Justine Del Rosario

Second Semester, S.Y. 2021-2022

APRIL 2022

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 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

The authors are the Senior High School students of Calamba Institute who

dream of becoming an engineer and architect in the future. Their interest and concern

regarding impacts of digital tools and devices as well as educating other people

enabled them to make this study a successful one. Their teamwork and perseverance

acted as the key to reach their objectives. For them, age is not a barrier if you want to

educate and inform other people about a particular topic that puts them at risk due to

lack of education.

Arman Jericho V. Jañega is the youngest child of Arman A. Jañega and

Jeniffer V. Jañega. He was born on the 17th of April 2004. He graduated as class

valedictorian in his primary education at Hope of Glory Christian School of Calamba

and with honors in his secondary education at Calamba Institute. He dreams of

becoming a licensed Desktop Support Engineer.

John Railey T. Bentero is the eldest among the three siblings and the son of

Nickson B. Bentero and Mary Jane T. Bentero. He was born on the 7th of March

2003. He graduated with honors in his primary education at Whiz Kids Montessori

Schoolhouse and secondary education at Calamba Institute. He wants to become a

professional Mechanical Engineer someday.

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 Kurt Andre S. Miranda is the second son of Erwin G. Miranda and Jennifer

S. Miranda. He was born on the 18th of November year 2003. He graduated as class

valedictorian in his primary education at Infant School of Holy Redeemer Academy

and with honors in his secondary education at Calamba Institute. His ambition is to

become a Petroleum Engineer.

Nathaniel I. Miranda is the only son of Nestor C. Miranda and Rowena I.

Miranda. He was born on the 21st of September year 2003. He graduated at Calamba

Institute Elementary Department and got honors in his secondary education at

Calamba Institute Junior High School Department. His ambition is to become a

Microbiologist or Chemical Engineer.

Samuel Anthony Suarez is the only son of William A. Tagudin and Jenny B.

Suarez. He was born on the 15th of March 2003. He graduated as an honor student in

his primary education at Calamba Institute Elementary Department and with honors

in his secondary education at Calamba Institute Junior High School Department. His

ambition is to become a professional Architect.

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 Givenn L. Katigbak is the second child among the three siblings and the son

of Edgar Katigbak and Sharon Katigbak. He was born on March 29, 2004. He

finished his primary education at Eduardo Barretto Sr. Elementary School and

secondary education at Calamba Institute. He wants to become a successful Software

Engineer someday.

Luis Fhernan C. Vicente is the eldest among the two siblings and the son of

Fermin A. Vicente and Luisa C. Vicente. He was born on July 30, 2004. He finished

his primary education at Jose Platon Memorial School and secondary education at

Calamba Institute. He wants to become a successful Mechanical Engineer someday.

Patrick Borj N. Tuaño is the only son of Mark Irish E. Tuaño and Michelle

N. Tuaño. He was born on the 18th of May year 2004. He graduated with honors in

his primary school at Mayapa Elementary School and secondary education at

Calamba Institute. He wants to become a professional Software Engineer.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The success and completion of this project will be impossible without the

advice and cooperation of a large number of persons whose names may not be all

included. Their efforts are much appreciated and recognized. However, we would

want to offer our heartfelt appreciation to the following:

We would want to express our gratitude and appreciation to our valued

research adviser, Mr. Mark Justine Del Rosario, for his compassion in educating and

leading us as we gained a deeper understanding of the study. We appreciate your

patience and time to respond to our inquiries. Without your assistance, this research

will not be finished.

To Altocumulus, we thank you for providing an excellent support system for

the research team throughout the process, for acting as a guide whenever we needed

it, and for being so kind in offering advice and entertaining our queries.

To our loving principal, Mr. Carmelo Placino, our class advisor, Mr. Laurence

Nachor, and all of the Calamba Institute Senior High School professors, we thank you

for your encouragement and understanding.

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 Apart from them, we would like to express our gratitude to our selected

respondents—Calamba City students and adults who volunteered to complete our

survey questionnaires honestly. We appreciate your time and effort in answering all

of the questions that assisted us in completing this study.

To our adoring parents and friends, we are thankful for their unwavering

support, drive, and understanding. We cannot complete this research without your

assistance.

Lastly, Thanks to everyone who assisted us with even the slightest parts of our

work; you owe us a great favor. Thank you!

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
TITLE PAGE i
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH iv
ACKNOWLEDGMENT vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF FIGURES viii
LIST OF APPENDICES ix
ABSTRACT x

I INTRODUCTION 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Significance of the Study 5
Objectives of the Study 6
Scope and Limitation of the Study 7
Date and Place of the Study 7

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8

III METHODOLOGY 18

IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 21

V SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 30

VI RECOMMENDATIONS 32

VII LITERATURE CITED 33

VIII APPENDICES 36

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1. Percentage of Senior High school Students who believes that 21
esports have benefits to students.
2. Percentage of Senior High school Students who think esports 22
can sustain financial needs.
3. Percentage of Senior High school Students who believe that 23
video games help with emotional and mental problems.
4. Percentage of Senior High school Students who believe video 24
games cause violence.
5. Percentage of Senior High school Students who think esports 25
is considered a professional career and interested in becoming
one.
6. Percentage of Senior High school Students who think esports 26
can contribute to society.
7. Percentage of Senior High school Students who plays video 27
games and how often do they play.
8. . Percentage of Senior High school Students who influenced 28
them to play video games.
9. . Percentage of Senior High school Students who spend their 29
money on video games.
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1.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for Grade 11 students. 36
2.1. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 37
2.2. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 37
2.3. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 37
2.4. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 37
2.5. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 38
2.6. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 39
2.7. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 40
2.8. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 41
2.9. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 42
2.10. Survey question administered to Grade 11 Students. 43
 ABSTRACT

BENTERO, JOHN RAILEY T., KATIGBACK, GIVENN L., MIRANDA, KURT S.,
MIRANDA, NATHANIEL I., JAÑEGA, ARMAN JERICHO V., SUAREZ,
SAMUEL ANTHONY, TUAÑO, PATRICK BORJ N., VICENTE, LUIS FERNAN
C., CALAMBA INSTITUTE, April 2022. Modern Technologies' Impact: A Study
on the Effectiveness of Digital Tools and Devices on Productivity of Individuals.

Modern resources such as digital tools and technologies are used

to make activities easier to accomplish. In this current era, where
technology advances at an incredible rate, there is no doubt that
digital resources will become the new medium for completing
various activities. The research aims to identify both the
advantage and disadvantages of using digital tools and devices
on an individual’s productivity. The study contributes to a better
understanding of students' perceptions of how digital tools and
devices influence the productivity of an individual. The findings
of past related research investigations are fully explained and
validated by the researchers. The researchers explored both
academic and non-academic related resources on the internet.
Furthermore, through an online survey, this study evaluated the
experience of both students and workers to see how digital tools
and devices affect their productivity. The advantages that come
from using digital tools and devices place a significant role in
concluding the research. Among the 107 respondents, the survey
reveals that the majority of them acknowledge the improvements
in the work done by digital tools and devices as the survey shows
that time management, efficiency, and workload management are
vastly influenced by the use of digital tools and devices. As final
conclusion, the majority of both students and workers are aware
of both the advantage and disadvantages of digital tools and
devices in their respective workplaces.

Keywords: Digital tool and devices, academic and non-academic,

productivity, time management, efficiency, workload
management.
 CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Manual labor is a work done by humans involving physical work instead of

labor by machines or any devices. the unemployment problems are predominant in

today’s world yet continuing to hire humans solves the issue. With more jobs

available, people might secure employment somehow way more easily. Theoretically,

employers will be encouraged due to full employment to pay workers higher wages.

However, some recent research has conveyed that manual labor often increases

workers’ disabilities or complications such as risks for cardiovascular disease and

premature death, which means the effects of work-related physical activity might be

different and less beneficial than those of the workout’s individuals take to do on their

own time.

Digital tools and devices are the modern resources used to make tasks easier

to accomplish. In this modern era where technology grows at an astonishing rate,

there will be no doubt that these digital resources are going to be the new medium in

accomplishing different types of tasks.

Higher eduсаtiоn institutions are exploring digital tооls fоr mоre сritiсаl

саmрus рrосesses thаn ever befоre. There is а gооd reаsоn. Synс dаtа frоm twо

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different spreadsheets, sсhedule with а stасk of student wоrk or sсhedule а meeting tо

stаy in the саb аnd сheсk stаy review арроintments tо slow dоwn wоrk. Рrосesses

саn be modern

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mоre соnsistent, sаfe, effiсient, аnd effeсtive using digitаl tооls. The imроrtаnсe оf

digital solutions is grоwing аs sсhооls suрроrt stаff аnd students in diverse

envirоnments with different needs. (Department of Health and Social Care 2019)

Digital tools are offline/online programs or websites that can be accessed

using the internet. These tools are designed to accommodate each other and they

should help you to make quicker better-informed decisions. Most of the digital tools

on the internet have limited and free tutorials on their respective websites with clear

instructions.

As the world embraces the modern effects such as the emergence of digital

tools and devices. There are also drawbacks to how digital tools affect a person.

According to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (2016), Last

September OECD released claims that computers distract children, make them lazy

thinkers and, if used too frequently, can even lower academic standards. Furthermore,

it limits the ability of a person to make decisions by themselves because they are

more likely to become dependent. Digital tools and devices also make a person really

lazy. It offers all of the things that a person is looking for in one device and all they

need to do is just click and click without even thinking to finish a work.

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 Productivity is one factor that is needed for a job to be done successfully.

Being productive helps increase the overall capacity and utilize the human resources

according to Andy Core (2013). But if productivity will be used with digital tools and

devices, it could greatly decline the capability of a person when it comes to great

outputs at work. They do not have to think of a solution anymore because the

technologies are right in front of their desk.

Digital tools and devices can also have a physical restraint in a person’s body

when used too long which lessens the overall productivity rate of an employee.

According to Medical News Today (2020), The way people are using mobile devices

and computers are more likely prone to incorrect posture.

Furthermore, digital tools and devices in the modern era come in very handy

in terms of efficiency and productivity. In school, we all know students like to finish

their tasks quickly and accurately. With the help of these devices, it has been proven

that their performance in school had sky rocketed and their overall mood had gotten

better. At the same time, they use these types of technology to help themselves

improves especially in this time of pandemic. The Pew Research Center concluded

that using digital tools and devices is a great investment among teachers and

especially students because it requires less hassle compared to manual labor like

finding books in a library to acquire useful information.

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 Individuals, particularly students and employees, benefit tremendously from

digital devices. In terms of social connectedness, digital devices make it simple to

keep in contact with friends, family, and colleagues when traveling or working

remotely. The speed of communication has increased rapidly as a result of the

widespread broadband infrastructure that enables the transport of large amounts of

data. Additionally, digital devices allow for the storing of enormous volumes of data

in relatively tiny locations. On small devices such as mobile phones, large volumes of

material such as images, music, movies, contact information, and other reports may

be carried about. However, digital devices have a number of negative effects. It has a

significant impact on our physical health. Many individuals suffer from eyestrain,

poor posture, sleep issues, and decreased physical activity as a result of their use of

digital devices.

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 Statement of the Problem

When working or studying, students and workers depend largely on digital

tools and devices. Digital tools and devices are widely used by students and workers

in this generation as a means of improving learning and job experience. It is the

primary medium for carrying out educational activities as well as job tasks. Because

of the impact of technology, a substantial proportion of students and workers are

already familiar with digital tools and devices. As a result, they discovered it simpler

to alter and depend on various circumstances.

At school and at work, digital tools and devices improve the effectiveness of

communication. Video conferencing, e-mail, and online chatrooms are examples of

digital platforms that allow real-time connection with anyone, regardless of their

location. Digital tools have enabled people to continue working on business or school

tasks even when they are not at school facilities, regardless of time zones or regions.

For example, a student can now conduct research for their assignments at home using

online libraries rather than going to a real library. Most of the technologies are also

user-friendly, allowing any student or employee to quickly handle any issues that

arise.

People all throughout the globe make extensive use of digital tools and

devices. It may be used to incorporate text, graphics, music, and video in a variety of
ways, allowing a huge number of individuals to utilize it for their activities. Many

students and workers

utilize digital devices to access some of the most popular digital tools, such as Zoom,

Edmodo, Quizlet, Khan Academy, Google Classroom, and many more. Indeed, it

made all students' and workers' life easier by enabling them to get an answer or

information with a single click.

Although digital tools and devices have a lot of benefits it brings it also has

their downsides. According to CHRON, during the year 2019, face-to-face

communication has mostly been replaced by emails, texting, and social media. Rather

than having one short meeting or talk, people tend to perform multiple text messages,

phone conversations, and emails thus increasing the time schedule needed for these

individuals. Additionally, it also observed that there is a case of loss of interpersonal

communication skills due to digital tools and devices. In the office, whether dealing

with coworkers or clients, the opportunity to choose who you communicate with, as

on Facebook or Twitter, isn't an option. Interpersonal contacts, which are essential for

developing corporate connections, are more sophisticated and necessitate courtesies

and listening skills that are not required in social media. Too much reliance on

technological communication can lead to a rise in unneeded traffic as well as a

reduction in crucial personal engagement. Due to this, the researchers aimed to

determine whether digital tools and devices truly affect students’ and workers’

productivity.
Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:

Specifically, this study aims to answer the questions:

1.) How can digital tools and devices affect one’s productivity?

2.) What are the factors of digital tools and devices that make a person less or more

productive?

3.) Does digital tools and devices have a significant effect on students’ academics?

4.) What is the advantage and disadvantage of using digital tools and devices?

5.) How much time does it take an individual to accomplish a task using digital tools

and devices compared to not using them?

6.) Does digital tools and devices increase or decrease productivity when a task is

being worked on by a group?

7.) Does an individual prefer or not prefer using digital tools?

 Significance of the Study

This study will widen the readers’ general knowledge about digital tools and

devices and explain the concept of using these tools/devices. This will help in the

understanding of its significance in one’s workplace in terms of productivity,

efficiency, and effectiveness. The study will also clarify unassertive data to help

improve readers’ understanding so that responsible and ethical use of digital tools and

devices would be observed. The paper mainly focuses on providing reliable facts and

information to students, employees, and all consumers of digital tools and devices.

All of the findings throughout the research shall prove to be useful for future use and

researchers with similar matters.

Students.

This study aims to acknowledge students on how digital tools and devices can

affect their performance at school as well as their limitations. It also shows how both

digital tools and devices transformed the current education system and made them

adapt to optimize the use of such inventions.

Employees.
 This study aims to assist employees since they can make their work easier and

less tiring with the help of digital tools/devices. This study will also make them

realize that using digital tools and devices can affect their productivity.

Consumers.

This study aims to help consumers understand that using digital tools/devices can

make you either more productive or less productive. This study will examine how

people who use digital tools/devices can affect certain tasks, whether at work or

elsewhere.

Instructors.

This study aims to inform honored lecturers or instructors that digital tools/devices

can make people more or less productive at work. It's a critical topic that needs to be

addressed in a never-ending scholarly debate.

Future Researchers.

The study may serve as a resource for other researchers who want to conduct a

similar study. The results can be used in future studies to improve their perceptions of

the people’s productivity using digital tools/devices.

 Objectives of the Study

The activities of research can be guided by a statement of research objectives.

The main goal of this research is to determine whether digital tools make us more or

less productive at work.

The purpose of this research is to:

1. Show the difference and possible relation between manual and modern labor.

2. Enlighten the readers about the positive and negative effects of digital tools.

3. Find out the effectiveness and efficiency of digital tools.

4. Show the people how many hours they spend in doing work using digital tools.

5. Present a graph showing the time allocation of people using digital tools.
 Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study mainly dealt to determine whether the digital tools and devices

make people more or less productive at schools and work, as the digital tools and

devices became part of modernization in today’s world. The researchers focused on

the individuals within the Region IV-A (CALABARZON) as the subject of the study

and to widen their knowledge about the digital tools and devices, their advantages and

disadvantages, as well as the good and bad effects of it.

The study has carried out only by distributing questionnaires as an inquiry to

individuals via Google Form due to pandemic. The gathering of the data will be

limited to the individuals within the Region IV-A. Even though this study has limited

number of participants, other researchers can examine other cases for accurate results.

Date and Place of the Study

The researchers started this study on February year 2022 at Calamba City,

Laguna and completed it on April year 2022 at Calamba City, Laguna.

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 CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The Modern and Traditional Workforce

Students and workers in today's era are in the modernized stage of "working."

Computers, laptops, cell phones, Google, Microsoft Word, and other digital tools and

devices make a significant difference when compared to traditional working methods

or so-called manual labor. Danielle Andrus found that at the start of 2020, 78 percent

of students and workers were burnt out due to repetitive tasks and heavy workloads

with few breaks. The productivity of students and workers has increased so much as a

result of modernized equipment that other companies and schools are providing their

students and employees with a much more modern workplace equipped with digital

tools and devices.

No one expected the covid-19 pandemic to spread at the start of 2020. The

virus has spread so quickly that all business and school owners have no choice but to

stop holding face-to-face meetings. As a result, online distance learning and working

from home became popular. Because the pandemic is expected to last for a long time,

many digital tools and equipment are being used as a working and studying platform

accessible to anyone with a digital device. More than half of the population's

workforce flow was altered as a result of this. Many people, such as doctors,

carpenters, some public transportation drivers, and other important people, still work

manually or face-to-face.

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 This sudden change has led people to consider buying digital equipment to

have a sustainable income. As the pandemic becomes slightly less contagious, many

people stick with the more modernized type of working than leaving the house and

meeting clients face-to-face. Other schools are also in the process of bringing back

face-to-face classes and considering an option to learn through online distance

learning. People are considering purchasing digital equipment as a means of

generating a stable income as a result of this abrupt change. As the pandemic

becomes less contagious, many people prefer to work in a more technologically

advanced manner rather than leaving the house and meeting clients face to face. Other

schools are also considering bringing back face-to-face classes and offering online

distance learning as an alternative.

Effects of Gadgets in This Generation

According to Tal and Torous (2017) in these modern times, gadgets has

revolutionized this generation. The use of gadgets had not only been known to be

used by workers or professionals, but also by adolescents in this generation. Lots of

people especially young ages, owns digital devices since it is widely used around the

globe. They use it for school activities, playing video games, editing, and many

more. As stated by Turner (2015), people who uses gadgets are very expert when it

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comes to searching information which can be found around the internet. It is due to

the fact that an easy technique for looking information helps netizens enhance their

searching abilities. Users are influenced by digital devices such as smartphones,

iPads, and tablets while completing

diverse jobs such as information sharing, internet browsing, document authoring, and

other activities. (Khan et al., 2013). As said by Haque et al. (2016), the availability of

numerous apps on this modern advancement allows users to interact, communicate,

take photographs, record movies, and execute other complex tasks.

Even though gadgets provide several advantages, they do have certain

drawbacks. According to Elhai et al. (2017) Gen Z users spend an average of 16

hours a day on a digital device. It only implies that a person might not be able to do

his/her tasks without digital devices. When a gadget user leaves their device at home

or loses it, they feel a strong resentment against it. As stated by Thupayagale-

Tshweneagae et al. (2014), lots of people uses digital devices to be able to cope with

the lack of emotional support. People who have mental health problems cope with it

by surfing around social media. Truly, it helps them. However, it might lead to digital

addiction since their screentime can increase. A lot of people really depends on

gadgets when it comes to their day-to-day living. However, being dependent on

gadgets could lead to larger problems since it may have an effect on physical and

mental health (Ranjan et al., 2013). Overuse may impede or stop a person's day-to-

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day activity completely. Addiction to electronic devices may lead to an obsessive use

of the device. A person's ability to lead a normal life is significantly hampered by

such a disease (Mat Sharif & Omar, 2013).

How Digital Tools Have an Effect on Productivity

With the help of technology, people fulfill a lot of tasks at work more

proficiently therefore granting employees to work smarter instead of harder. Though,

digital tools can either proliferate or reduce the quality of work and productivity

based on the user (Green & Singleton, 2013). Furthermore, through better

communication and new education methodologies, digital tools are assisting in the

improvement of learning. Nevertheless, some components of digital technology, such

as social media and smartphone apps, can serve as a source of distraction at work or

school (Lee, 2021).

At school and work, digital technology enhances the efficiency of

communication and instruction methods. Video conferencing, e-mail, chats, and

WhatsApp are examples of a digital platform that provides a real-time connection

with anyone, regardless of their location (Green & Singleton, 2013). Digital tools

have enabled people to continue working on business or school tasks even when they

are not at school facilities, regardless of time zones or areas.

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 Organizations can benefit from digital tools to increase revenue and

profitability. Data analysis programs, for example, reduce the number of people or the

amount of time it takes to work on specific data and make conclusions, decreasing

labor expenses (Saykili, 2019).

According to new global research from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise

corporation, employees who work in digital workplaces are not just more productive,

but far more engaged, have greater job satisfaction, and have a significantly better

quality of well-being. According to Aruba Networks, approximately three of the

employees that work in fully-enabled digital workplaces (74%) believe their job

satisfaction is good or very good, while 70% indicate their work-life balance is good.

Some digital applications track which websites and technologies employees

use at work and retain this information in the company database (Wester, 2018). As a

result, the manager can use this information at random when making decisions about

an employee's advancement, like whether or not to promote them or promote them as

project leader. The employer, on the other side, will be more focused and productive

as they aim for better management evaluations (Bernazzani, 2019).

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 Lastly, digital technology exposes users to severe mental health concerns,

which can reduce productivity at work or school. Aside from being a hindrance at

times, the internet and social media make people becoming lonelier, causing them

more susceptible to anxiety and stress than they used to be previously (Fairburn &

Patel, 2018). When children are connected to the internet at home, they may feel

lonely and depressed at school, affecting their performance. According to Saykili

(2019), children's emotions or poor learning attitudes can be aggravated by

technology.

How digital tools and devices affect learning and teaching.

Higgins et al. (2012) published a summary of findings from experimental and

quasi-experimental studies that were merged in meta-analyses to determine the

influence of digital learning in schools. They discovered 48 research studies that

combined empirical evidence on the impact of digital technology and resources on the

achievement of school-aged learners (5–18 years old). They noticed a slight but

constant favorable relationship between digital learning and educational outcomes.

Notable examples of the studies include: the discovery of Harrison et al about the

significant findings correlating increasing levels of ICT use to school achievement in

English, Maths, Science, and Modern foreign languages; Somekh et al’s association

between the high levels of ICT use and improved performance in school. They

discovered that in ICT Test Bed education authorities in England, the rate of

improvement in English exams at the end of primary education was faster than in

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similar comparator locations. However, Higgins et al. point out that while these

associations show that schools with higher-than-average levels of ICT provision have

learners who perform slightly better than average, it's possible that high-performing

schools are better equipped or prepared to invest in technology, or more motivated to

improve.

Hess (2014) studied how utilizing e-readers and e-books in the classroom

affected 9–10-year-olds in the United States. In daily teacher-led guided reading

groups, the e-books were used instead of traditional print books. Teachers frequently

used e-readers in

class reading aloud sessions, and learners have access to e-readers during the school

day for silent reading. According to the study, the use of e-readers resulted in a

substantial difference in reading evaluation scores. Both male and female students

increased their grades, and the gender difference between them narrowed. The use of

digital tools and resources appears to have an impact on literacy levels as well.

Lysenko and Abrami (2014) investigated the effects of two digital devices on reading

comprehension in primary school children in Quebec, Canada (ages 6-8). The first

was a multimedia tool that linked interactive digital storytelling to instructional tasks.

The tool comprised games to engage students in reading and writing exercises, as

well as oral instructions to help them understand what they were hearing. The second

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tool was a web-based electronic portfolio, which allowed students to develop a

personalized portfolio of their reading and share it with classmates, teachers, and

parents for feedback. The authors discovered that students in classes where both tools

were used simultaneously throughout the school year fared significantly better in both

vocabulary and reading comprehension (with medium-level effect sizes) than students

in classes where neither tool utilized.

Studies that evaluated what has worked to bring about positive outcomes from

using digital tools and resources for learning and teaching show that it is teachers that

make the changes to exploit and harness digital technology. ‘Technology can amplify

great teaching but great technology cannot replace poor teaching,' concluded by the

OECD (2015) research. Teachers achieve this by being digitally proficient with

equipment and

tools, as well as being able to identify and integrate appropriate teaching and

assessment applications into specific lessons and curriculums; and adapting their

pedagogical approaches for classroom teaching, guided learning (homework), and

formative assessment.

Enhancing Parental Engagement on using Technology

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 There is promising evidence that direct communication with parents can

improve learners' and parents' compliance with requests from teachers about

attendance, behavior, and support for learning. Teachers are more likely to do this

once they are more competent in using digital equipment and tools, and their schools

use digital tools such as VLEs to facilitate parental communications.

Schools have begun to recognize that digital tools can be used to communicate

more effectively with parents and that parents can enable, if not encourage, their

children to use digital equipment, tools, and resources for educational purposes. As

Formby (2014) found, children learning to read in lower socio-economic groups were

more likely to have access to touch screens than books, and this could be exploited to

increase their literacy levels. There is not a great deal of research literature which has

measured how schools' use of digital tools and resources has made a difference to

their communications, which has in turn changed parents' behaviors, such as their

support for learning. The literature which exists shows promising evidence that using

digital tools for communication with parents

can provide benefits to parents and school management that can enhance learners'

attention to learning.

Parents in these schools felt that they were better informed, while teachers felt

that they had easier and more effective means to provide information which was

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beneficial to parents and children's behavior and willingness to learn. The authors

concluded that digital tools were 'a technical fix to some of the problems of

communication with parents rather than reconfiguring relationships'. Johannesen

(2013) found that in several secondary schools in Norway where teachers had adopted

online assessment which was made available to parents and learners (as opposed to

oral reporting at a parents evening) the teachers felt that this encouraged better

reflection (self-assessment) by the learners and improved their communication to

parents.

Effectiveness and Efficiency of Digital Tools

Digital tools are now very common in this era and most of the people are

dependent on its use and functionality whether it is about work or just for the sake of

entertainment. They can be seen on the companies especially those who requires state

of the art technology. Teachers and students can greatly benefit from the usage of

digital tools notably on this time of pandemic.

Based on Green and Singletone (2013), digital tools like video conferencing

and e-mails give real time communication. The effectiveness of communication and

guidance strategy at school is improved by digital technology. Thanks to this

technology, students can catch up to their lessons in school if they absent due to

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illness or an emergency. Business meetings can still be possible if an unexpected

event happened. An outfield researcher can quickly send the data to research facility

without physically giving them. As a result of expanding in technology, these digital

tools are very easy to use that even kids and elders can quickly learn to use it. Also,

they can be used to track the progress of the workers in some companies and this

result to a need of supervisors thus reducing the labor cost for the company.

Digital learning can help the children as the world is becoming more and more

technology dependent. It also provides more control over their learning and create

competency. If this is used in the best way possible, teacher can have more impactful,

meaningful, and easier conversation. As for the result, the students can comprehend

the problems can communicate with their instructors much smoother. A blended

learning can be possible through digital learning and the students can become more

productive through self-learning by using various tools and devices. They can also

increase their literacy by using search engines, educational apps, videos, interactive

activities.

By using digital tools, the workers can record their meetings, works, and

deadline. They can also use them to notify the essential event or gathering that they

must attend. The workers can breathe more safely as they can work from home and

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have less strict schedule if the situation permits. A video conference app like Zoom

an ensure that the selected members of the meeting are the only ones present and

included in the meeting. This method saves time and money by not traveling.

According to CoSo cloud, 77% of remote workers are already higher productivity

levels as the digital advances allow the employees to do work in less time. A two-way

communication between lower and higher-level employees will significantly boost

the morale and also allows a steady smooth flow of ideas necessary for company or

organization. Lastly, customers can be greatly satisfied if their needs are met

especially in customer service.

Benefit and Drawback of Digital Technology

Digital technology has changed nearly every aspect of people's lives in recent

decades. Workplaces, shopping, music, movies, television, photography, travel,

transportation, and long-distance communications are just some of the way’s things

have changed. In fact, finding an electrical item or a large piece of machinery that

does not employ digital technology in some way is becoming increasingly impossible.

Electronics have become substantially smaller, lighter, faster, and more adaptable as a

result of digital technology than they were earlier. It also means that enormous

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stored locally or remotely and transmitted between locations very quickly. (Paul

Goodman, 2022)

The advantages of using technology can be noticed by observing people's

daily lives. The advantage as stated by Paul Goodman (2022) is that technology as a

time-saver is the most impactful and obvious advantage that can be seen. Whether it's

computer-controlled automobiles that drive people to work, washing machines that do

the laundry, or automated banking that allows people to pay by credit card, use

internet banking, or withdraw cash from an ATM, modern technology saves mankind

a lot of time. This extra time also time permits the brightest minds in society to

continue producing cutting-edge technology. Moreover, the spreading of information

can also be considered as one of the biggest advantages of digital technology. The

amount of data that is currently available is incredible. Having access to the internet,

at least in theory, means having access to practically all of the world's knowledge. As

mobile devices get more capable, we will increasingly be able to access information

without having to sit at a desk. We can make learning more accessible and affordable

with this richness of information, resulting in a more educated society.

Although there are several benefits to using technology, it also has drawbacks.

Human relations, according to Paul Goodman (2022), have become increasingly

deteriorated. Human relationships deteriorate in the virtual world. Alienation, as well

as

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issues like cyberbullying, online stalking, and cybercrime, which are linked to the

internet's anonymity, may develop when online social networking replaces real-life

face-to-face and physical engagement. Humans are social creatures; therefore, a lack

of physical contact can lead to depression or anxiety. If we become separated from

real-world communications, it will be impossible to act like productive members of

society and converse with people in a professional setting. Furthermore, the reality

that society is technologically dependent is obvious. Technology is becoming

increasingly important in modern cultures. Hospitals, power grids, airports, rail and

road transportation networks, and military defenses are now all vulnerable to cyber-

attacks or catastrophic collapse. Humans would be rendered practically impotent if

technology were taken away from them overnight. We've stopped building things

with our hands and instead learned to live off the land.

Positive & Negative Technology Training Impacts on an Employee

Employees training in new technology helps improve their productivity,

increase efficiency and assist them and the company to be more competitive. But not

all employees are to address the prospect of technical training with nothing but

enthusiasm. Any change in the daily practice can increase pressure and anxiety

whenever new technologies are involved.

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 For employers, the beneficial effect of work-related technology is very

positive. After all, companies wouldn’t dare to invest in technologies if it was

doomed to fail. Employees adapting to new tools frequently puts them at risk with the

company. They worry that they would not be able to adapt to the changes and as a

result, it reduces their self-esteem and productivity.

Well-made new technologies could help increase work efficiency while

decreasing costs. Imagine what business would look like if there are no machinery

such as computers. Bookkeeping would be done manually on paper and each

computation would be done manually as well; financial transactions would require a

trip from bank to bank which consumes a lot of time. Contact with customers can

only be done by phone or in person, and correspondence must be done by post, all at

the expense of long-distance fees, travel costs, time waiting times and delays of

partners. One popular technology that has been incorporated into small businesses

and multinational corporations, and also demonstrating the positive impact of

software, is customer relationship management (CRM) software. By improving data

about customers and prospects, including their buying habits - and automating

marketing campaigns like email and social media broadcasts - companies the

company can reduce sales and marketing costs while increasing sales. However,

CRM software requires an investment in the purchase of the software or a

subscription, as well as the investment required to train employees.

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 Everyone can say that technology really has its good benefits, but it also has

its other effects. The emergence of devices such as smartphones for text message

makes communicating easier and more accessible. Working millennials send about

110 personal text messages everyday according to David Weedmark (2019). Any

messages that are sent and received while working can distract them while doing their

job that leads of losing focus and reduced efficiency. Some companies that forbid text

messaging during working times frequently find that their employee morale is

suffering. Work-related apps on smartphones, tablets, and laptops, as well as high-

speed internet connection, can boost efficiency and productivity. It also allows

employees to work from wherever they are. Employees nowadays frequently have the

option of working from home or with more flexible hours. They may also collaborate

with one another in real time, as well as with clients and top management, which not

only makes them more efficient but also empowers them. Continuous accessible tools

and flexible hours, on the other hand, can erode work-life balance by instilling an

"always-on" mentality, which leads to increased stress and burnout. If a corporation

fails to assist in the management of this, it may lead to increased employee turnover.

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 CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY

This chapter assesses the methods, design, approach, and the participants of

the study to help further interpret if digital tools/devices make us more or less

productive at work.

Research Method

The researchers' purpose is to identify the underlying source of the issue and

to provide possible solutions. As a result, the researchers employed a qualitative

technique to discover new facts and to create a better understanding of the issue. This

design will aid in identifying the effect of digital tools and devices on students' and

workers' productivity, as well as the fundamental aspects that influence it. Qualitative

research would provide a more complete picture of how digital tools and devices

influence individuals' productivity. Prior to responding to the questionnaire,

participants were required to provide some personal information. The set of questions

will enable respondents in doing an in-depth assessment of their experience and

expressing their concerns and ideas, which will allow them to have a better

understanding of how digital tools and devices affects them.

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Research Design

The research is qualitative and because there are already completed studies,

such as documents and reports, it is necessary to conduct a case study. The case study

is used to determine the key issues of students’ and workers’ productivity with the

involvement of digital tools and devices. The researchers also conducted a survey to

help them gather enough information on the subject. For better interpretation and

analysis, visual representations such as tables, graphs, and charts were used.

Research Approach

The study was about determining whether the digital tools and devices urge

people to be more or less productive at school or at work since individuals are

influenced and more reliant on modern technology. Therefore, qualitative research

was utilized that follows a naturalistic approach intending to fulfil the objectives of

the study.

Furthermore, it is a method of sociological research that assumes that there are

numerous perspectives on reality that are influenced by the social context and

surroundings in which they are perceived. As a result, depending on the approach of

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the viewers, a query about a topic may have a variety of distinct responses (Michael

Kent, 2016)

Population and Sampling Method

The researchers’ issued survey had a total respondent of 107. The conducted

research was classified as a convenience sampling method (non-probability sampling)

by the reason that the questionnaires were given and spread using the internet because

of the limitations that were brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Answers were

collected using google forms that were posted on social media. Respondents are

limited to those who have access to the link provided by the survey administrator and

other respondents. The targeted respondents of the study are students and workers

within Region IV-A.

Participants of the Study

The survey conducted by the researchers was answered by 107 participants

including students (64) and employees (43) combined from different provinces

around Region IV-A. Through the use of stratified random sampling, the researcher

selected people who experienced doing manual work and using digital tools/devices.

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Data Collection Procedure

The study's purpose is to see if digital tools and devices have an impact on

people's productivity. To attain this goal the researchers used survey questionnaires to

analyze the varied effects of digital tools and devices on their productivity at work.

Because the researchers utilized an application to conduct the survey, it falls under

the category of survey and questionnaire. With the information obtained, the

researchers will have the capability to complete the objectives and demonstrate that

the research is vital to society.

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 CHAPTER IV: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter assesses the results of data gathering by presenting and

interpreting findings using Google forms as the source to efficiently sketch the

productivity of students and workers using digital tools and equipment in a

workplace.

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 5% 1%

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Figure 1. The percentageTablet
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usually used by students and workers.

The above figure shows the different digital devices that are available and

usually used by students and workers as well as the number of users for each of the

respective digital devices. From a total of 107 respondents, 56 (52%) of them

primarily use desktop computer/laptop to comply with their daily workload. 45 (42%)

consumers use cellphone as their primary workstation. 5 (5%) use tablets while the

remaining 1 (1%) consumer use other kinds of digital devices.

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 100%

Yes No

Figure 2. The percentage of digital tools and devices in improving the work

environment.

Figure 2 exhibits the result of digital tools and devices regarding its effect,

whether it improves the work environment or not. 107 respondents consisting of

students and workers are asked if they think digital tools and devices help improve

their work environment. 107 (100%) of them acknowledged that their digital tools

and devices usage impacts their work environment positively while none answered

that it hinders their ability to work. From this data, one can correlate an improved

work environment to being a factor in a person’s productivity. This shows that all

respondents experienced an increase in productivity rate with the help to digital tools

and devices.

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 2%

98%
Yes No

Figure 3. The percentage of digital tools and devices helping consumers in

scheduling and managing tasks.

In order to help assess if digital tools and devices make a person less or more

productive, respondents are asked if they find digital tools and devices helpful in

scheduling and managing their tasks. Out of 107 respondents, 105 (98%) consumers

agreed that using digital tools and devices aided them in managing their tasks, while

the remaining 2 (2%) consumers did not agree. The data acquired in Figure 3 supports

the claim in the discussion of Figure 2 as scheduling and managing tasks correspond

as factors of a person’s productivity as well as a direct advantage of using digital

tools and devices.

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 9%

91%

Yes No

Figure 4. The percentage of digital tools and devices affecting consumer’s

responsibilities in their workplace.

Figure 4 shows the result regarding whether digital tools and devices

affect the consumer’s responsibility in their respective workplace. A total of 107

respondents were surveyed. 97 (91%) of them believed that digital tools and

devices have an effect on their responsibilities in their workplace, on the other

hand, 10 (9%) respondents answered that it does not affect responsibilities in

their workplace.

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Figure 5. The percentage on how effective are digital devices and tools in doing

workloads.

Based on the data gathered in Figure 5, 41% or 44 respondents believe that

digital devices and tools are very effective in doing workloads. 27% or 29 Of the

respondents answered that digital devices and tools are somewhat effective in doing

workloads. 19% or 20 respondents think that digital devices and tools are fairly

effective in doing workloads. While 13% or 14 respondents never believe that digital

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devices and tools are effective in doing workloads. From the different responses

gathered, not everyone believes on how digital devices and tools can help in doing

tasks at school or at work but the majority of the answers felt the impact of digital

devices and tools.

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Figure 6. The percentage about how digital devices and tools lessen the time of work

and improve overall efficiency.

Figure 6 shows the majority of respondents 37% or 40 who strongly agree that

digital devices and tools lessen the time of work and improve overall efficiency.

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Followed by this, 26% or 28 respondents who disagree that digital devices and tools

lessen the time of work and improve overall efficiency. 22% or 23 respondents

disagree that digital devices and tools lessen the time of work and improve overall

efficiency and 15% or 16 respondents strongly disagree that digital devices and tools

lessen the time of work and improve overall efficiency.

Figure 7. The percentage in doing tasks without the use of digital devices and tools.

Showing the Figure 7, 40.6% or 43 respondents feel unconfident in doing

tasks without the use of digital devices and tools while 38.7% or 41 of the

respondents answered that they are confident in doing tasks without the use of digital

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devices and tools. 13.2% or 14 respondents are very confident in doing tasks without

the use of digital devices and tools. Lastly, 7.5% or 8 respondents are doubtful in

doing tasks without the use of digital devices and tools.

Figure 8. The percentage on what respondents prefer in doing tasks.

Figure 8 shows the majority of balanced usage of digital tools and manual

with a total of 53% or 57 respondents. 26% 28 of the respondents use digital tools

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with minimal manual work. 15% or 16 respondents answered that they prefer to have

more usage of digital tools without manual work. 4% or 4 respondents prefer to do

manual work with minimal usage of digital tools while 2% or 2 respondents favor

manual work without minimal usage of digital tools.

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Figure 9. The percentage of how digital devices affects the productivity of students

and workers in the workplace of individuals.

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 As shown in Figure 9, 52% of the students and workers stated that they do

works efficiently when using digital tools and devices. 20% of the students and

workers answered that they become more productive when using digital tools and

devices. 11% of the students and workers said that digital tool and devices make their

work much easier. 7% of the students/workers responded that digital tools and

devices can be disturbance sometimes. 6% of the students and workers feels

motivated during school or work hours when using digital tools and devices. 4% of

the students and workers said that digital tools and devices can be serve as a guide.

Figure 10. The percentage of how people perceive using digital tools and devices in a work

environment.

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 Figure 10 shows what people think when using digital tools and devices in a work

environment. Among the 107 respondents, 25 (23%) answered that digital tools and devices

give them ease of access. 14 (13%) of them said that digital tools and devices are essential

and convenient. 21 (20%) respondents said that digital tools and devices in the workplace is a

good thing and we should adopt it. 13 (12%) of the feedback said that digital tools and

devices are extremely beneficial in the work environment. 18 (17%) of them responded that

using digital tools and devices paved a path for a new generation of working. 10 (9%) reacted

that using digital tools and devices lessens your work manual load. 6 (6%) respondents said

that digital tools and devices are a multi-purpose utility that is used in the workplace.

Result’s Review of Related Literature

Consumers can use digital tools and devices to schedule and manage tasks.

Programs, websites, and online resources that make tasks easier to complete are

referred to as digital tools. Many of these can be accessed in web browsers without

having to download anything, and you can do so at home or at work.

In general, digital tools and devices have a huge impact in the workplace.

Whether it's a student or a worker in a workplace, there's now an application,

software, or platform that can help improve almost any aspect of the community.

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Collaboration between individuals, improved student or worker performance, the

creation of a stronger and more impactful result, and the elimination of unnecessary

distractions are just a few of the things you can accomplish with the aid of digital

tools and equipment.

Digital tools and devices help you organize, prioritize, and visualize your

work. You learn how to get things done more efficiently through analysis. A task

management tool, at its most basic level, is used to keep individuals, teams, or

businesses organized. Setting priorities for certain tasks, working in advance, and

compiling all the tasks you need to finish within that day are all part of being

organized.

In connection with the results, at work or school, some aspects of digital

technology, such as social media and smartphone apps, can be a source of distraction

(Lee, 2021). Also, according to Elhai et al. (2017), they claim that Gen Z spends an

average of 16 hours a day on a digital device. It simply means that a person may be

unable to complete tasks without the use of digital technologies. When a gadget user

forgets or loses their device, they develop a great disinterest in it.

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 According to e-Learning technologies, digital tools and devices enable

students and workers to study, create, share, and collaborate beyond the classroom

and office. Enhancing possibilities for group and project-based learning in real-world

scenarios, as well as providing a broader choice of individualized learning

experiences that fit the different requirements of learners and workers, including

identities, languages, and cultures. Aside from that, it allows students and workers to

gain comments and advice from their colleagues as well as their instructors when it

comes to sharing course work. Furthermore, it has access to resources outside of the

school, such as specialists and members of the community.

According to Grant (2019), workers today are more productive than ever. The

impact of technology on both manufacturing and telecommunications work has

dramatically increased production and business speed. Workplace technology has

helped workers become more efficient than ever. What used to take hours can now

take minutes. Messages can be instantly sent to colleagues and clients around the

world. Payments or proposals can be transferred almost immediately.

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 A lot of people are divided on whether to use or not to use digital tools and

devices in accomplishing labor. Each side poses different effects and consequences to

the user. Grant (2019) states that workers today are more productive than they have

ever been. According to him, the impact of technology on work, both in

manufacturing and in communication, has exponentially increased the rate of

production and speed at which business occurs. On the other hand, as stated by

Mohammed (2019), the presence of technology in a workplace has been associated

with negative variables such as attention deficits or hyperactivity, feeling lonely,

distraction, and becoming too dependent on digital.

According to Watermark Insights (2022), most universities today are looking

to further expand their usage in technology for the students to benefit from them. This

method can help both teachers and students to have more efficient and secure

transferring and collecting data, such as grades. It is no surprise because many people

eagerly want to switch over to modern digital devices. However, it should be noted

that our country is poor and that is the reason why it is a slow progress in converting

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from old ways to the recent technology. Furthermore, the job and school activities

require both output from manual work and digital tools, that is why most of the

respondents agreed on balanced usage.

Thus, with such an amount of work, individuals turn to procrastinate at some

point. Khattak and Ilyas (2017) showed in their study the leading causes of

procrastination in the workplace and provided some essential psychological solutions

for it. To remain competitive in this environment, the ability of companies to enhance

the productivity of their resources is important (Amacha & Dastane, 2017; Jallow &

Dastane, 2016). The measurement of productivity is used as a key tool by

organisations to establish functional accountability, define responsibilities, monitor

and evaluate activities, link the key organisational processes, set up the targets, and

initiate necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement (Amah & Ahiauzu,

2013).

The impact of digital tools and devices in the workplace is stupendous,

according to Protected Trust Cloud Security and Productivity (2020). Almost any

business endeavor can now benefit from an application, software, or platform,

whether it's to promote remote employee collaboration, enhance customer delight,

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develop a better company culture, drive revenue, or reduce wasteful inefficiencies.

Furthermore, according to Grin (2019) at school and at work, digital tools and devices

improve the effectiveness of communication and instruction tactics. Video

conferencing, e-mail, chats, and WhatsApp are examples of digital platforms that

allow real-time connection with anyone, regardless of their location. Digital tools and

devices have enabled people to continue working on business or school tasks even

when they are not at school facilities, regardless of time zones or regions. For

example, a student can now conduct research for their assignments at home using

online libraries rather than going to a real library.

CHAPTER V: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

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 This chapter includes the summary and conclusion of the study based on the

prior data gathered, analyzed and interpreted as guided by the statement of the

problem.

Manual labor is a job done by humans involving physical work and without

the presence of any machineries. Consequently, people are switching to resources that

make the tasks easier, such as digital tools and devices. Digital tools are both offline

and online programs that can be accessed through to the use of the internet. These are

intended to help the humans to make a quicker and better decisions. Still, the digital

tools possessed some drawbacks. This study focuses on of the digital tools and

devices to the productivity of the students and workers.

In spite of advantages of digital devices, there are downsides in using them.

As a result, the researchers wanted to see if an individual would prefer using digital

tools or not and its impact on the productivity of students and professionals including

significant effects on students’ academics, benefits and drawbacks, comparison

between the time that it takes to accomplish tasks with and without the help of digital

tools and devices.

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 This study will help the students as they will know how digital tools and

devices can influence their performance in their school, the employees as they can

make their work, the consumers as they will recognize the change in productivity by

using them, instructors as they will identify that the digital tools and devices can

make them more or less productive at their work, and other researchers as they can

use this study as a source.

This research aims to show the difference and possible relation between

manual and modern labor, inform the readers about positive and negative effects of

digital tools, discover the effectiveness and efficiency of the digital tools, show to the

people how many hours they spend in doing work using digital tools, and present a

graph showing the time allocation of people using digital tools.

Due to rapid modernization, schools and companies provided their students

and employees with a more modern workplace. Gadgets have altered this generation

in recent times. People that use devices are quite knowledgeable when it comes to

searching for information on the internet. Digital tools can positively and negatively

affect the people’s productivity based on their usage. According to some studies,

high-performing schools have better resources and more willing to invest in

technology. The greatest advantage of digital devices is that they save time or their

users, however their biggest drawback is degradation of human interaction.

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 The goal of the study was to see if digital tools and devices encourage people

to be more or less productive at school or at work since people are more affected and

dependent on current technology. The researchers employed survey questionnaires to

examine the various effects of digital tools and devices on their productivity at work

in order to achieve this goal.

A qualitative technique was applied in this study and the design will assist in

determining the impact of digital tools and devices on student and employee

productivity, as well as the key factors that influence it. This involves case study due

to the presence of already made studies, particularly, documents and reports. The

researchers also conducted survey that help to gather sufficient information regarding

the topic. However, because of the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic,

the researchers' survey was classed as a convenience sample method (non-probability

sampling) because the questionnaires were given and distributed via the internet. The

study's target respondents are students and workers in Region IV-A. Specifically, a

total of 107 students (64) and employees (43) from various provinces across Region

IV-A responded to the researchers' survey.

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 Technologies assist us in completing daily tasks or work in a more efficient

manner. With the advancement of technology, a variety of digital tools have emerged

to assist us in working more efficiently, being more productive, and saving time. It

also allowing the workers and students to work smarter than harder. Digital tools such

Microsoft Word, Google Classroom, Zoom, and-so-forth are more convenient rather

than to pursue manual work since it is easy and comfortable to use. However, there

are downside on using this type of soft wares and technology. This study considers

whether digital technology will make us more productive at work or at school in

general.

According to the findings of this study, depending on how digital technology

is used, it can either increase or decrease our productivity at work or at school. Digital

technology, for example, enhances communication while also increasing work

efficiency and productivity. However, the use of technologies such as social media

among students can lead to mental health issues, lowering learning productivity.

Furthermore, through improved communication and innovative instruction strategies,

digital tools are assisting in the improvement of learning. Employee productivity has

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increased as a result of the use of digital tools, which has resulted in increased

revenue. However, these tools are sometimes overused, which can stifle workflow

and productivity.

In conclusion there are many advantages and disadvantages of using digital

tools and devices depending on how the user operates it. Digital tools and devices are

important for today’s era since it is more useful and efficient especially when it is

combined with handiwork. It is on the students or employees whether they want to

finish their tasks faster or to distract themselves from other soft wares that are not

necessary on working and studying. There are ways for the users to avoid this type of

circumstances. For students, rather than banning technology entirely, parents and

teachers should encourage healthy and balanced tech habits among students. For

employees, organizations that use a variety of digital tools for no reason can cause

employees to lose focus, productivity, and workflow. Before deploying the tools, it's

critical to assess how they can improve the company's productivity and efficiency.

Therefore, digital tools and devices makes us productive as long as we control

ourselves and not distracted on using these technologies.

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 CHAPTER VI: RECOMMENDATIONS

The researchers seek to edify the readers with adequate data and facts about

the impact of digital tools and devices on the productivity of an individual including

its advantages and disadvantages. These recommendations mean to aid future

researchers to be guided accordingly considering the shortcomings of this study. The

researchers highly recommend:

1. To increase the number of sources given by the researchers. Given the limited

sources, future researchers might be able to find better and more sources to

support the study.

2. To add more survey questions that would further help the advancement of data

gathering.

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 3. To collect data more efficiently by doing actual surveys rather than online

surveys.

4. To focus and acquire more opinions from workers who were aware enough of

what are the effects of utilizing digital tools and devices on their productivity.

5. To increase and improve the tools used for gathering information.

6. To expand the range of respondents around the country and widen the scope

of the study.

7. To further inquire information about what digital tools and devices truly do.

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CHAPTER VIII: APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

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APPENDIX 2.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

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 What digital device do you
Number of Respondents
usually use?
Cellular Phone 45
Computer or Laptop 56
Tablet 5
Others 1

APPENDIX 3.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

Do digital devices/tools
improve the work Number of Respondents
environment?
Yes 107
No 0

APPENDIX 4.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

Do digital devices/tools help
you in scheduling or Number of Respondents
managing your tasks?
Yes 105
No 2

APPENDIX 5.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

Do digital devices/tools
affect your responsibilities
Number of Respondents
in your workplace?
(School/Office)
Yes 97
No 10

APPENDIX 6.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

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 How effective are digital
devices/tools in doing your Number of Respondents
workloads?
Very effective 44
Moderately effective 20
Slightly effective 29
Not effective at all 14

APPENDIX 7.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

Do you agree that digital
devices/tools lessen the time
Number of Respondents
of work and improve overall
efficiency?
Strongly agree 40
Agree 23
Disagree 28
Strongly disagree 16

APPENDIX 8.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

How confident are you in
doing tasks without the use Number of Respondents
of digital devices/tools?
Very Confident 14
Confident 41
Unconfident 43
Doubtful 9

APPENDIX 9.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

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 How confident are you in doing
tasks without the use of digital Number of Respondents
devices/tools?
More usage of digital tools without
57
manual work
Use of digital tools with minimal
28
manual work
Balanced usage of digital tools and
16
manual work
Manual work with minimal usage of
4
digital tools
Manual work without the usage of
2
digital tools

APPENDIX 10.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.

How confident are you in doing
tasks without the use of digital Number of Respondents
devices/tools?
Do things more efficiently 56
Be more productive 21
Make work easier 12
Can sometimes be a disturbance 8
Can be a motivator during
6
school/work hours
It serves as a guide 4

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APPENDIX 11.1. Survey Questionnaires administered for students and workers.
How confident are you in doing
tasks without the use of digital Number of Respondents
devices/tools?
Ease of Access 25
Essential and Convenient 14
It's a good thing and We should
21
adapt
Extremely Beneficial 13
Step towards a New Generation of
18
Working
Lessens your manual load 10
Multi-Purpose 6

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