Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Ministry of Popular Power for Education

RESEARCH PROJECT

analyze the influence of cell phone use on academic performance

Barcelona, March 29, 2022

CHAPTER I

Analyze the influence of cellphone use on academic performance

Statement of the problem (deductive method)

Currently, with the introduction of technological devices such as the cell phone, it has made
that young people become addicted to this type of device, resulting in the fact that they do not
they know how to manage their study time and their recreational time with the same, affecting their
school performance. In this regard, Cruz (2012) states that just over 50% of adolescents
Young people feel overwhelmed if they don't have a mobile phone, and 12% of them use it excessively.
According to other authors, it is claimed that the cellphone, internet, and other technological devices that can

being seen as mere entertainment, it can become an addiction, producing a

imbalance in adolescents and/or young people that hinders their socialization and obstructs their
performance and academic development. Lastly, they assert that this results in
school and social failure, behavioral disorders, and progressive confinement in themselves.
Experts assure that the frequent and excessive use of electronic devices, without breaks,
leads, in the long term, to problems in the finger joints, vision, and sleep,
dependency on technology, etc.
At an international level, specifically in the country of Peru, according to the research work of the
Lic. Juana Guerra asserts that many students belong to different classes.
socioeconomic groups possess, at least, a smartphone; which they use constantly and for
large amounts of time, showing some dependence on mobile phone usage, which comes
generating negative consequences in their learning process and consequently in their
academic performance. The problem worsens even more when the student shows to have
a certain dependence on the cell phone, which is reflected when it is used during class hours
producing interruptions in its development, as the student shows more
interest in using the cell phone rather than attending class.

General objective:

- At the Nuestra Señora de la Consolación School with the 5th year 'B' students analyze
the influence of mobile phone usage on academic performance

Specific objectives:
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- Evaluate the effects of using a cell phone
- Determine the measures that can be applied for better use of the cell phone in the classroom
Justification of the study

This century has brought with it a great technological advance, which, while true, has benefited the
society, it is also the same society that is concerned about its counterpart in the
youth community and how electronic devices have affected adolescents in their
family and social lives, in their health and in their academic development.
This research is justified because the study has provided valuable insights through
conclusions and suggestions on the excessive use of mobile phones and learning;
knowledge that should serve as a reference to raise awareness among both parents and teachers
and students that the proper use of technological devices can benefit and
improve the way knowledge is transmitted and acquired, in a more dynamic way
and productive adapted evolution of society

Importance of the study

For us, this study is highly relevant for young people to know the benefits that
You can have your phone while studying, but you should also know the consequences and
repercussions of the frequent and excessive use of mobile phones (and other devices
technological), causes negative effects on physical, mental, and emotional health. It is important
inquire as it can often be observed in the classroom that there are students focused on their
phones and fewer people interacting with each other. It will be possible to determine if it is really necessary.

set limits with young students on how to use technologies and the
time they dedicate to them.

Identification of the variables

Independents:
- There is a total of 33 students, of which 16 are female and 17 are male.
male, aged between 15 and 18 years.
- The use of mobile phones in the classroom.
Dependents:
- Consequences of excessive use both inside and outside the classroom
performance and academic development.
- Schedule and type of use implemented with the mobile phone.

Delimitations

This research has faced limitations when investigating the influence of use of the
cell phone in academic performance at the national level (Venezuela), due to lack of information
specific and truthful.

CHAPTER II: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Background of the research

Sánchez (2006), in his work titled: 'Impact of cellular phones and the Internet on the'
social and academic environment of university students", aims to verify
if there is indeed a significant dependency among the young students of the Faculty of
Accounting and Administration focused on technology related to mobile telephony and the use of
Internet. The study was conducted in both documentary and field modalities, using the survey.
for the collection of information; from which the following results arise "We can
conclude that the majority of individuals in the sample show a high level of dependence
towards mobile telephony, presenting itself in everyday attitudes

Arcos, L. (2013). The use of cell phones and its impact on the learning of students
tenth grade parallels 'A' and 'B' of basic general education of 'Technological Institute'
Superior Bathrooms of the Canton Baños in the Province of Tungurahua. Thesis for obtaining the
Bachelor's degree in Educational Sciences at the Technical University of Ambato in Ambato,
Ecuador. The researcher in his study arrived at the following conclusions: It was found that
There is a high percentage of students who use their cell phones in the classroom, which has an impact
in their learning, causing distraction and evasion of classes leading to little
receptiveness to the contents and harming their academic performance. It has been determined that
The use of mobile phones in the classroom interferes with learning, as young people tend to
to distract oneself, and in some cases it constitutes a modern tool for cheating in the
exams. In the end, it was shocking to find that the entity had no guidelines for campaigns of
promotion on the use of mobile phones to enhance student learning, already
the number of students using mobile phones increases every day

Thesis from the graduate school of César Vallejo University, to prepare the Thesis in
University Teaching, the research paper titled: Use of Cell Phones and Performance
Academic in Students of the Professional School of Law National University Pedro
Ruíz Gallo Lambayeque. Hoping that this research work constitutes a
contribution, to be taken as a model in other institutions, or for future research. The
The research aims to describe the relationship that exists between the use of phones.
smartphones and the academic performance of university students, research was conducted on
the reason for using the cell phone during class hours; in order to find the technical way
to incorporate this important aspect into class development and improvement of learning
novel means of communication. To carry out the fieldwork of this research
the survey was used as an instrument, in addition to the direct observation of the population and
sample

Theoretical bases:
Mobile technology began to develop from the mid-20th century. Basically
It consists of a set of antennas with the ability to receive and send radio signals, antennas
that form a network. This technology allows communication between cell phones as well as with
landlines. Given the advantages that this type of telephony had, developed countries
They began to implement it with some success. At first, its use was limited to individuals.
that had a very specific need, but over time it became popular until
reach the majority of the population.
Cell phones have incorporated different tools over the years such as
the possibility of receiving and transmitting data, the possibility of establishing a connection with the internet,

consult the web, email and also social media; on the other hand, this new
enabled the possibility of chatting online.
In addition, technology can and has come to benefit the way in which it is taught.
education. The expert in technological tools for education, Isabel Sagenmüller,
ensures that incorporating technological tools in education brings benefits that
they promote knowledge and interaction, as well as efficiency and productivity in the classroom
of classes between teachers and students.” According to their analysis, teachers and students can
reduce the time they spend on their activities, whether assigning a task or receiving it, thus
also, technology makes it easier for teachers when correcting and grading the
different tasks of their students, as they can be more efficient. There is a greater
communication between teachers and students both inside and outside academic institutions,
through text messaging. The use of new technologies in education allows for the
cost reduction since physical material is not necessary and everything can be done through a
program or app. Students and teachers can search for and provide quality information.
quick and effective way in real time.
But, in all this, it has also been medically demonstrated that the frequent use of these
devices can cause health consequences. According to the study of 'Lighting
Research Center (LRC) of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York, it was reached to the
conclusion that prolonged exposure to electronic devices such as
computer, cell phone, and tablet affect melatonin levels, a hormone that regulates the cycle of
dream producing insomnia.
It has also been shown that people create a degree of dependency so high that it leads to
to catalog it as 'Nomophobia', or 'irrational fear of being without their phone for a period of time'
cell phone. When looking fixedly at the screen of the tablet, computer, or cell phone,
we reduce the amount of blinking, consequently, our eyes tend to dry out, causing
thus, itching and irritation. And all of this is just to name a few health consequences.

Legal basis: As a moral obligation, it is proposed as a constitutional mandate Emphasis

Professional in new technologies and their innovations and their importance. Nationality,
development and scope of sovereignty in education

(Article 108 and 110: from the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 2000). Thus
same, is presented in the Organic Law on the Protection of Children and Adolescents, in its
Article 57: where it discusses School Discipline in accordance with Rights and Guarantees of the
children, girls and adolescents, then in Chapter II Article 69: it comments on the
Critical education for the media. Article 79 of the same law states,
The Prohibitions for the protection of Information Rights and a healthy environment
followed in Chapter IX Section Two mentions the action of the Media
Communication in Disagreement with this Law.

Following this order, it is based on Gaceta # 38,529 year (2006), where the Assembly
National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela decrees the Law for the Protection of Children,

girls and adolescents in the context of Internet use rooms, video games, and other multimedia
expressing, in its Chapter I, Article 1:
Promote the appropriate use of Internet services for educational, recreational, and other purposes.
free communication between people, and about the general obligations of families,
It also points out in its Article 3: where it states that parents and representatives have as
responsibility to appropriately guide the use of information in accordance with development
integral of adolescents
 CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK

Type of research: exploratory

Quantitative research

Explanatory research
Due to the excessive and dependent use of the cell phone being related to low
academic performance and development
 Applied technological research
Teachers should see the situation in their favor instead of as an enemy, seeing it as an ally.
for your classes so that the classes are more dynamic and adapted to the present times,
students will see more interest as we use our technological devices throughout the day
day.
Research level
Correlational level