APPENDIX A

Transmittal Letter Addressed to the Dean

Date:

BEVERLY FERNANDEZ, Ed.D.

Dean, College of Teacher Education
Saint Joseph College

Dear Dean Fernandez:

Greetings!

We, the third year Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Filipino are
currently conducting a study entitled “Internet Dependency and Academic
Performance of Selected CTE Students of Saint Joseph College” as the
fulfilment of requirement of this course of Educational Research (PROF ED
11).

We kindly request your permission to proceed with this research study

among student teachers on campus. We guarantee that all data collected
will be kept strictly confidential. No personal information will be identifiable
in the final research report.

We look forward to your positive response.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

ARKIM S. DE LACERNA
Research Team Leader

Noted by:

ALMIRA LEONOR MIRAS Ed.D

Research Adviser

Approved by:

DR.BEVERLY FERNANDEZ Ed.D

Dean of the College of Teacher Education
 APPENDIX B

Letter to the Respondents

Date:

Dear Respondents:

Greetings!

We, the Bachelor of Secondary Education students of Saint Joseph College,

are conducting a research study entitled "Internet Dependency and Academic

Performance of Selected Students in Saint Joseph College."

As part of our data gathering, we would like to invite you to participate in
this study. Your input is crucial in helping us understand the relationship
between internet usage and academic success among students.

Participation in this study is voluntary, and your responses will be kept

confidential. The data that will be gathered will only be used for research
purposes and will not be shared with any third-party organization.

Your participation is highly appreciated, as it will greatly help in the success of

our research.

Thank you very much for considering our request.

Sincerely yours,

ARKIM S. DE LACERNA
Research Team Leader

Noted by:

ALMIRA LEONOR MIRAS Ed.D

Research Adviser
 APPENDIX C

Sample Questionnaire

Part 1: The Prevalence Rate of Internet Dependency

Instruction: Put a check (/) on the box on the corresponding indicators that

describes how affected you are on each statement.

1 (Always), 2 (Frequently), 3 (Sometimes), 4 (Rarely), and 5 (Never).

Frequency 1 2 3 4 5

1.I spend
excessive time
on non-
academic
online activities

2.I find it
difficult to
control the
amount of time
I spend on the
internet

3. I prioritize
online activities
over offline
responsibilities
and tasks

4. I neglect
important
activities or
obligations due
to excessive
internet use.

5. I feel a
strong
dependence
on the internet
in my daily life.
Purpose of
internet use

1.I use online

research
databases and
academic
journals to find
scholarly
sources for my
academic
work.

2.I collaborate
with
classmates or
peers through
online
platforms for
group projects
or
assessments.

3. I access
online
educational
resources,
such as video
lectures or
tutorials , to
supplement my
learning.

4. I use online
platforms or
apps to create
and share
digital
presentations
or projects for
academic
purposes.
5. I use online
academic
writing tools or
grammar
checkers to
enhance the
quality of my
written
assignments.

Impact on
Academic
Performance

1. Internet
dependency
has a negative
impact on my
ability to
concentrate
and focus on
academic
tasks.

2. Internet
dependency
leads to
procrastination
and difficulty in
meeting
academic
deadlines.

3. Internet
dependency
negatively
affects my time
management
skills for
academic
responsibilities.

4. Internet
dependency
results in a
decline in my
academic
performance.

5. Internet
dependency
hinders my
ability to
effectively
study and
retain
information.

Parts 2: Consequences of Internet Dependency among students

Instruction: Put a check (/) on the box to each consequence that you believe is

associated with internet dependency among students.

Decreased Focus and Attention

Reduced Study Time

Poor Time Management

Decline in Academic Performance

Lack of Critical Thinking Skills

Social Isolation

Sleep Disturbances

Financial Implications

Mental Health Issues

Impact on Physical Health

Part 3: Strategies can be implemented to mitigate the effects of internet

dependency on academic performance.

Instruction: Put a check (/) on the box to each strategy that you believe can

effectively mitigate the effects of internet dependency on academic

performance.

Time management

Collaborative Learning

Establish Study Environment

Goal Setting

Information Literacy

Digital Citizenship

Support Systems

Offline Study Resources

Time Management Apps

Parental Involvement
Part 4:

In the table provided, please mark a check in the box that corresponds to your

GWA (General Weighted Average) in the 1st semester of 2023-2024.

1.0-1.25

1.50-1.75

2.0-2.25

2.50-2.75

3.0-above