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GRADE 10 ENGLISH TEACHERS AND PANELISTS

ERLYNE ROSE L. LANSA ANA MARIZ R. CANITAN

SST – III SST – III

LOVELYN G. FELICIANO
SST – III

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particular research paper done by previous Grade 10 students.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL
Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

PERKS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

A Research Paper
Presented to the English Faculty of
Abellana National School
Cebu City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Junior High School
English Subject
ANS English Department

by

JEOPHER HOPE C. TORREGOSA

HANNAH SHANTANAH J. GABALES
CHINU DANIEL SAGAYNO
JEDIAEL JAKE C. SESIO
LOUISE IVAN P. ABATAYO

July 2023
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The researchers would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the

following:

To God Almighty,

for the strength and guidance to complete this manuscript;

To Ms. Erlyne Rose L. Lansa,

for her complete support, that motivated the researchers to finish the

manuscript because of her mentoring;

To Ma’am Ma. Karina Estrada,

for allowing the researchers to conduct the study in her advisory class;

To the students of 8 – Cedar,

for participating in the study and for answering the questionnaires

honestly.

THE RESEARCHERS

ABSTRACT
A well-written abstract serves multiple purposes:

● an abstract lets readers get the gist or essence of your paper or article quickly, in
order to decide whether to read the full paper;
● an abstract prepares readers to follow the detailed information, analyses, and
arguments in your full paper;
● and, later, an abstract helps readers remember key points from your paper.

The Contents of an Abstract:

1. the context or background information for your research; the general topic under
study; the specific topic of your research
2. the central questions or statement of the problem your research addresses
3. what’s already known about this question, what previous research has done or
shown
4. the main reason(s), the exigency, the rationale, the goals for your research—
Why is it important to address these questions? Are you, for example, examining
a new topic? Why is that topic worth examining? Are you filling a gap in previous
research? Applying new methods to take a fresh look at existing ideas or data?
Resolving a dispute within the literature in your field? . . .
5. your research and/or analytical methods
6. your main findings, results, or arguments
7. the significance or implications of your findings or arguments.

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ABSTRACT
 As social media devours the world, a lot of people do not appreciate its beauty.
People perceive it as a problem when it has the potential to make lives much simpler. The
advantages of social media have changed how people live, and the school, the
educational system, and the learning of students are some of the areas most impacted by
this change. As students use this to communicate, to give and receive information, and to
explore interesting ventures of social media, there is a need to acknowledge it.
Studies from Lev Vygotsky’s Collaborative Learning Theory and George Siemen
and Stephen Downes’s Connectivism Theory prove the need of connection of people,
especially to students to also learn within themselves and to others. Many studies around
the world also found the positive effects of social media in many aspects of today’s
generation.
This study explained the beauty of so-called social media in reference to
communicating, acquiring information, and engaging in interesting explorations by the
students. Everyone must adapt to the way the world is changing in order to create a useful
platform for learning. The students were surveyed through a standardized questionnaire
from a previous study and the results showed that social media was a great tool for
students to utilize and was not harmful to them coupled with responsible use. This
suggests that schools should understand social media as an innovative way for students to
learn lessons. Schools should implement it, as this teaches learners to adapt to the new
way of doing tasks in this competitive world.

DEDICATION
 This work is the result of many arduous efforts. This work is fully and

proudly dedicated to the individuals who served as an inspiration to the

researchers. The parents of the researchers, who provided the study with

their unwavering support and never-ending encouragement. They were the

ones that supplied the materials required for this study. This is also

dedicated to the teachers who made this possible by guiding them to

complete this manuscript. The researchers are thankful to their classmates

and friends, who extended their help amid the problems encountered. This

work of labor is for the very school that gave the researchers an opportunity

to develop, test their skills, and work in cooperation. Finally, the researchers

were given strength, knowledge, wisdom, and protection by God Almighty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY SECTIONS PAGE

Title Page ------------------------------------------------------------------- i

Acknowledgements ------------------------------------------------------- iik

Abstract -------------------------------------------------------------------- iii

Dedication ------------------------------------------------------------------ iv

Table of Contents --------------------------------------------------------- vi

CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE --------------------------------- 1

Rationale ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Theoretical Background ------------------------------------------------- 3

THE PROBLEM ------------------------------------------------------ 10

Statement of the Problem ----------------------------------------------- 10

Significance of the Study ----------------------------------------------- 11

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ----------------------------------- 12

Research Design --------------------------------------------------------- 12

Research Environment ------------------------------------------------- 12

 Research Subjects ------------------------------------------------------ 12

Research Instrument --------------------------------------------------- 14

Research Procedure ---------------------------------------------------- 15

Gathering of Data ----------------------------------------------- 15

Treatment of Data ----------------------------------------------- 15

DEFINITION OF TERMS ----------------------------------------- 16

CHAPTER 2

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND -------------------------- 17

INTERPRETATION OF DATA

CHAPTER 3

SUMMARY, FINDINGS ------------------------------------------ 20

CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary --------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Findings ---------------------------------------------------------------- 21

Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------- - 22

Recommendations ---------------------------------------------------- 23

REFERENCES ------------------------------------------------------------- 24
APPENDICES

Appendix A. Transmittal Letter ------------------------------------ 27

Appendix B. Research Instrument --------------------------------- 28

Appendix C. Location Map ---------------------------------------- 30

Appendix D. Sample Results --------------------------------------- 31

Appendix E. Documentation --------------------------------------- 31

CURRICULUM VITAE ------------------------------------------------- 32

CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
 INTRODUCTION

Rationale

● gives the overview of the chosen study topic

● presents the situation

● explains the reason for choosing the research topic

● creates the need for the study

● 2 – 3 pages

CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
 INTRODUCTION

Rationale

Social media, the biggest place for interaction and people seem to see

that this is overtaking the world right now. It is a wonder if the world could

use this for a bigger purpose. Yes, this definitely can be used for good

purposes especially for education. There are lots of perks of social media in

relation to the performance of the students. Many adults think social media

will be a distraction rather than a tool in the classroom. This has been found

inaccurate when teachers are knowledgeable about how to use it (Loyola

University Maryland, 2018). It is useful because social media provides

plenty of information. Students use this for their connection to each other.

Social media has been interesting for student’s study place. Social media is a

big use for educational purposes and not a distraction.

As social media becomes bigger, many knowledgeable people become

a part of this to make informational content to share important knowledge

for students to use. There are great teachers who teach online for free, and it

is useful when they want to understand more about their lessons. This

became big as distance learning was implemented. Willbold (2019) stated

that Various
websites and social media networks are providing plenty of information that

can be helpful to students. Via social media news feeds, students can find

informational and relevant websites they want to follow so as to be kept in

the loop. The students will learn much more as usual as we can now access

free learning if they cannot understand a word from the school.

Social media has its educational advantages. For many years, it gained

popularity and became a trusted source of information (Source Essay, n.d.).

Some elementary school pupils used to visit the library to get the

information they needed to finish their assignments. It takes a lot of time

since they have to look in the right category and you have to check the

book's pages to see whether it has the answer they are looking for.

Thankfully, you only need to start typing a certain topic or question, and all

pertinent information from multiple websites will show in a matter of

seconds.

Connectivity is the biggest advantage offered by social media for

students (Roomi, 2021). Connectivity is the most essential advantage in

using the social media. Shy students from 8-Anahaw could communicate

through chats and messages without them having to talk in person, as time

goes on, those shy people would be close to you and you both will have a

connection to each other.

Theoretical Background

● presents the anchor theory and supporting theories

● discusses related literature and studies

● presents a schematic diagram to introduce or to summarize

the coverage of this section

● 4 – 6 pages
Theoretical Background

This research is anchored in Lev Vygotsky’s Collaborative Learning

Theory and George Siemen’s and Stephen Downes’s Connectivism Theory

as a supporting theory.

Collaborative learning is the educational approach of using groups

to enhance learning through working together. A group of two or more

learner’s work together to solve problems, complete tasks, or learn new

concepts. This theory is rooted in the work of Lev Vygotsky’s (1984) social

development theory and zone of proximal development, which highlighted

the importance of communication and social interaction in learning.

Connectivism is a relatively new learning theory that suggests

students should combine thoughts, theories, and general information in a

useful manner. It accepts that technology is a major part of the learning

process and that our constant connectedness gives us opportunities to make

choices about our learning. Connectivism was first introduced in 2005 by

two theorists, George Siemens and Stephen Downes. Siemens’ article

Connectivism: Learning as a Network Creation was published online in

2004 and Downes’ article.

 THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

● contains the main problem

● states the sub-problems

 THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

This research study investigated the Perks of Social Media among

Grade 8 - Cedar at Abellana National School S.Y 2022-2023 to propose an

improved design of learning contingency plan.

This research study further determined the following:

1. What were the respondents’ responses in terms of:

1.1 Communication;

1.2 Information;

1.3 Learning?
2. What suggestions or recommendations will be taken into consideration in

improving a designed learning contingency plan?

Significance of the Study
● mentions who are to benefit from the study and how each may
be benefited
● discusses the value of the study to individuals, groups,
institutions, and to discipline
Significance of the Study

The results of this study will be beneficial to the following:

Students. This study will aid students how to properly choose their

way of study that could help them with their own academic problems with

the use of social media.

Teachers. This study will be notable to teachers on what they are

going to tackle on the current academic lessons through technology and

innovation.

School Administration. This study will help them issue a procedure

to the teachers on how to properly use social media for academics.

Department of Education. This study will help the department to

think of varied programs which utilize social media.

Parents. This study will help parents understand the educational

benefits of correct social media use for their children.

The Researcher. This study will provide and help the researcher to

know the perks of social media.

Future Researchers. This study will be of help to the future

researchers as a backing for their associated studies.

 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The introductory paragraph specifies and justifies the type of research

used. The research process or flow of research may be presented in a

schematic diagram.

Research Environment

● describes the locale/venue of the research

Research Subjects

● explains the sampling procedure used

● specifies the number of respondents involved

● describes the type and characteristics of the

respondents/subjects

Research Instruments

● mentions the research instrument tools for gathering data

● describes the content and preparation of each instrument

 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

This study used a standardized questionnaire and the survey method

of research.

Research Environment

The study was conducted at Abellana National School, RSD building,

room 313.

Research Subjects

The subject of the research was the class of Grade 8 - Cedar of

Abellana National School with 39 students.

Table 1
Subjects

Grade 8 – Cedar

Gender Age Q1 Grade

M1 14 90

F18 13 75
Research Instrument

The Purpose of Students' Social Media Use and Determining

Their Perspective on Education questionnaire (author and year, APA

parenthetical) was utilized in gathering the needed data to finish the study.

Table 1
Classification of Question Numbers

The purpose of students' social media use and determining their

perspective on education
ITEMS 5 4 3 2 1 TOTAL
1. Social Media helps me 26 12 1 0 0 39
acquire new information
2. The use of social media for 10 23 3 3 0 39
the lesson paves the way for
effective learning
3. Social Media enables sharing 14 19 5 0 1 39
the knowledge
4. Making study groups through 10 15 9 5 0 39
the social media contributes my
lesson achievement
5. Teachers’ sharing lesson 12 15 7 2 3 39
contents on social media is
effective (Video, Image,
Animation etc.)
6. Having information exchange 11 18 8 1 1 39
about lesson topics on social
media with my friends
contributes my lesson
achievement
7. Using social media for lessons 11 11 12 4 1 39
motivates students
8. Using social media for 11 14 11 3 0 39
education contributes to my
university achievement
9. The online lessons through 9 10 15 3 2 39
social media provides
permanence
10. Using social media in 18 6 7 5 3 39
education develops my
communication skills
11. Using social media for lesson 8 14 16 1 0 39
enables repetition
12. Using social media for 9 17 6 5 2 39
education provides active
participation to the lesson
13. The Social Media improves 12 16 6 4 1 39
my cooperative learning skills
14. Using social media for 16 14 8 0 1 39
lesson enables learning
15. I like when my teachers 13 12 10 2 2 39
share posts about the lesson on
Social Media
16. My establishing 5 12 15 6 1 39
communication with teachers on
Social Media contributes to my
university success
17. I like when the activities 16 14 8 1 0 39
 related to the lesson on Social
Media are made
18. Exchanging opinions about 14 17 5 3 0 39
lessons through social media
paves the way for new ideas
19. Using social media for 7 12 14 3 3 39
education is remembered easier
20. Using social media for 9 14 8 7 1 39
education affects performance
positively
TOTAL 241 285 74 58 22 780

Research Procedure

Gathering of Data. This section describes the details of data

gathering employing the research tools described earlier.

Treatment of Data. Identifies the statistical tool used in the study.

Research Procedure

Gathering of Data. The researchers handed out a copy of The

Purpose of Students’ Social Media Use and Determining their

Perspective on Education questionnaire to each student. After the subjects

had finished answering the questionnaire, the researchers analyzed and

interpreted the collected data.

Treatment of Data. The following statistical tool was used in the

study:
Per cent was used to summarize, analyze, and interpret the scores of

the respondents.
 DEFINITION OF TERMS

This portion of the paper enumerates and defines 3 – 5 important

terms which are not defined anywhere in the previous sections.

 DEFINITION OF TERMS

The following terms are defined:

Perk. This refers to something extra you get, in addition to a salary, in

exchange for working --- a bonus or a benefit.

Social Media. This is the means of interactions among people in

which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual

communities and networks.

Communication. This refers to the imparting or exchanging of

information or news.
 Information. This refers to facts provided or learned about something

or someone.

Learning. This is the knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or

study.

CHAPTER 2
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter includes the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of

data gathered.

The tables below are arranged according to the order of the sub-problems.

Table 2
Communication

ITEM 5 4 3 2 1 TOTAL
Social Media enables 14 19 5 0 1 39
sharing the knowledge (35% (49%) (13% (0%) (3%)
(100%)
) )
 According to the statistics provided above, 14 (35%) respondents

chose "completely agree" and 19 (49%) students went with "agree" both

"completely agree" and "agree" have the potential to be scored tied if the

other 5 students were not undecided in their votes, which was 13% out of

100%. It is understandable why they were unable to agree on this one,

though. People are not necessarily operating at the same speed just because

they can engage with one another. The other person they talk to might be

thinking about something else or may not be able to fully comprehend. The

shared knowledge could either be valuable or not depending on the other

person they talk to or the internet connection, which may be why the

remaining 3% belonged to the one respondent who selected "strongly

disagree."

Table 3
Information

ITEM 5 4 3 2 1 TOTAL
Social Media helps me 26 12 1 0 0 39
acquire new information (67%) (30% (3%) (0%) (0%)
(100%)
)

The table above shows that 26 (67%) of students found social media

very useful in obtaining the information they need. This is followed by 12

(30%) of the students who also agreed that social media helped them acquire

information. This is then followed by 1 (3%) of the students who were

undecided. There were also no students who chose to disagree or to

completely disagree.

Table 4
Learning

ITEM 5 4 3 2 1 TOTAL
Using social media for 16 14 8 0 1 39
lesson enables learning (41%) (36% (20%) (0%) (3%)
(100%)
)

With the highest score of 16 responses to completely agree out of 39

students, 41%, this represents that the students strongly agree that social

media enables learning for students. 36% for those who answered agree,

with 14 responses, which also adds up to the confirmation that students

agreed that social media is interesting and that it enables learning.

CHAPTER III
SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter contains the summary of the study, the findings based on

the data gathered and statistical treatment, the conclusion and the
recommendations proposed by the researcher pertaining to the perks of

social media.

Summary

Specifically, this study answered the following questions:

What were the respondents’ responses in terms of:

1. Communication;

2. Information;

3. Learning?

What suggestions or recommendations will be taken into consideration in

improving a designed learning contingency plan?

The study was conducted at Abellana National School, RSD Building,

room 313. The subjects of the research were the class of Grade 8 - Cedar of

Abellana National School with 39 students. The main instrument used in this

study was a standardized questionnaire that served as a tool to gather data

and statistics.

Findings

Based on the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data, the

following findings were established:

 1. Almost everyone except for one student found social media useful in

communication;

2. Most of the students found social media useful in obtaining

information;

3. Most students used social media for learning lessons, while eight

students were undecided, and one student completely disagreed.

Conclusion

Social media is a platform that allows people to connect with one

another online and share ideas. As for the perk of communication, most

students considered social media helpful for knowledge sharing because it

enabled them to clarify things for better information. In connection with

information, 38 (97%) of the students agreed that social media helped them

acquire new information because they could use the internet to socialize and

communicate with others in order to validate the information they had

gathered. The majority of students also concurred that social media is

interesting, which might be advantageous and aid in their learning more

effectively when used. It is unthinkable for people in the current generation

to deny or disagree with the fact that social media has been shown to be

advantageous for our education and everything else. Social media should be

used responsibly by everyone because it has already been demonstrated to be

very beneficial to everyone in a variety of ways as everyone embraces the

world's changes.

Recommendations

As a result of this study, the researchers recommend the following:

1. Topics for future researchers

1.1 For parents to comprehend how social media for

communicating for academic purposes is essential for

learning.

1.2 The school should implement the use of social media for an

expeditious search of information by providing free internet

connection.

1.3 Teachers to apply teaching with the use of social media

to tackle lessons through technology and innovation to

adapt to the world's changes.

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https://digscholarship.unco.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?

article=1551&context=dissertations

Adobe Blog. (2022). The New-Era of Self Expression: How the next

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expression-how-the-next-generation-are-tackling-social-media-

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Ariff, N. Z. Z. M., Kassim, N. A., Shoid, M. S. M., Abdullah, C. Z.,

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL
Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
 APPENDICES

Appendix A. Transmittal Letter

February 15, 2023
Ms. Ma. Karina Estrada
Grade 8-Cedar Class Adviser
Abellana National School

Dear Maam:
We, the Grade 10 - Benevolence under Ms. Erlyne Rose Lansa would like to ask your
permission to conduct our study entitled “Perks of Social Media”. We wish to have your
advisory class, 8 Cedar, as the main respondents of our research paper which is a major
requirement for our English Subject. Rest assured that the data gathered will be treated
with utmost confidentiality.

Thank you and more power!

Sincerely Yours,

THE RESEARCHERS

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

ERLYNE ROSE L. LANSA MA. KARINA ESTRADA

Research Adviser 8 – Cedar Adviser

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL
 Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

Appendix B. Sample Questionnaire

“The purpose of students’ social media use and determining their perspectives on education”
Put check in the number 5 you Completely Agree, 4 if you Agree, 3 if you are Undecided, 2 if
you Disagree, and 1 if you Completely Disagree.
ITEM 5 4 3 2 1
1. Social Media helps me acquire new information

2. The use of social media for the lesson paves the way for effective learning

3. Social Media enables sharing the knowledge

4. Making study groups through the social media contributes my lesson

achievement

5. Teachers’ sharing lesson contents on social media is effective (Video, Image,

Animation etc.)

6. Having information exchange about lesson topics on social media with my

friends contributes my lesson achievement

7. Using social media for lessons motivates students

8. Using social media for education contributes to my university achievement

9. The online lessons through social media provides permanence

10. Using social media in education develops my communication skills

11. Using social media for lesson enables repetition

12. Using social media for education provides active participation to the lesson

13. The Social Media improves my cooperative learning skills

14. Using social media for lesson enables learning

15. I like when my teachers share posts about the lesson on Social Media

16. My establishing communication with teachers on Social Media contributes to

my university success

17. I like when the activities related to the lesson on Social Media are made

18. Exchanging opinions about lessons through social media paves the way for
new ideas

19. Using social media for education is remembered easier

20. Using social media for education affects performance positively

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL
Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

Appendix C. Location Map

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL
Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

Appendix D. Sample Results

 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
ABELLANA NATIONAL SCHOOL
Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

Appendix E. Documentation
 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

Name : Jeopher Hope C. Torregosa

Age : 16

Gender : Male

Birthdate : December 12, 2006

Birthplace : Cebu City

Address : 662 F. Pacaña St. Tisa, Cebu City

Email Address : jeohopetorregosa@gmail.com

Height : 5’7

Weight : 69kg

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

SCHOOL YEAR
Primary : Tisa II Elementary School (2013 – 2019)

Secondary : Abellana National School (2019 – present)

Notes prepared and compiled by:

ERLYNE ROSE L. LANSA

SST – III