CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Time management is the way how they think or prioritize their own time. In

short, it basically refers to their skills to manipulate time. Thinking what they do in

the future or building up a schedule is already a form of time management.

Wikipedia stated that It is the act or process of planning and exercising

conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, especially
to increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity. (http://en.wikipedia.org)

Time management may be done by skills, tools, and techniques used to

manipulate time when achieving tasks, projects and goals with a deadline. By

following these techniques, we can prevent distractions from our time

management.

Procrastination is the real damage to the time management of a person. It

refers to the act of putting off important tasks later, which is why it is the most

problematic occurrence in a time management of a person.

Procrastination greatly affects your schedule; it can delay the deadline of

your work or can even do worse. It may result in anxiety, pressure, stress and a

sense of guilt and crisis. These feelings combined may promote further

procrastination. While it is considered as normal for people to procrastinate, it

becomes a problem when it hinders the normal functioning of a person. More

specifically, a 2010 survey showed that at least 95% of them procrastinate at

least occasionally and about 15-20% of them do it over and over again.

(http://procrastinus.com)
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On the other hand, we personally like a quote coming from a man called

Robert Benchley. He quoted that Anyone can do any amount of work providing it

is not the work he is supposed to be doing at that moment.

(http://procrastinus.com) The researchers believe that this means that we do

things blindly, not knowing what is important. They do not prioritize their tasks so

they tend to replace high-priority tasks with low-priority tasks or even pleasure it

self.

There are many reasons why we procrastinate, but in this study we focus

on the impact of computer technologies in the time management of the high

school students.

Computer Technology is one of the reasons why time management is

relevant to procrastination. Technological developments over the past few years

have changed their way of lives. Making the line of work and pleasure blurred, it

has been difficult for us to manipulate our own time. There are factors

considering why computer technology affects their time management: social

networking sites, computer games and gadgets. These factors greatly affect their

time management, so obviously it also affects their academic progress.

In todays era, we use computer technology to make our lives easier, to

make work faster, and to make things better. Through technology, we can have

fun and also use it for work. It has its disadvantages and advantage, these things

depends on the person on how they use computer technology. You always win if

you choose the advantageous path but if you get tempted and accidentally or

intentionally picked the disadvantageous path, you will have a hard time.
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The point is, even if they have constructed a schedule, most students will

be distracted by these technologies and think that if they can do it tomorrow, then

they will not do it today. Time management is important for a student because

without this, they may not know what to do if something happens and disrupt

their schedule. Students need to think critically on how they manipulate time

because its impact to their studies depends on their schedule or the ability to

manipulate their schedule. Researcher thinks that this thesis is important for the

respondents because it will explain here the impact of time management in the

academic progress of every student.

Background of the Study

This thesis is all about time management in their academic progress with

the use of Computer Technology. Students nowadays excel in the use of

computer technology. The technology in our world is becoming more advance

each day. Because of computer technology, time management of the students

becomes a hard thing to manipulate thus, affecting their academic progress. This

is the reason why this study is made.

Computer technology is one of the most powerful tools available to an

individual, using it for your self can have its advantages and disadvantages. To

be tempted or not, it all depends on the one who is manipulating their time. So,

we the researchers will guide the Colegio De Saint Monique High School

Students with this study to help them use time efficiently. That is the main

purpose of this study.

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Importance of the Study

The researchers let the respondents know how time management is a

very important process.

Time Management is a process which is considered one of the important

activities in life. This process should not be underestimated because this is one

of the ingredients in the success of life. An example of a successful person in the

world is Tony Tan Caktiong. He used his time wisely by hiring workers when he

cannot manage his time well, just to manage his restaurant. He had to hire

workers so he separated the work given, thus, saving time. After managing plenty

of work, Caktiong built more stores. (www.millionaireacts.com)

Another example is the father of one of the researchers, Noel C.

Branzuela, he used Calendar Application System with Notification and Alarms.

This computer technology is used as a personal planner to track schedules and

tasks on an hourly basis. He used a schedule by using computer technology like

alarms or notifications to plan when he will study and or play games.

By using these examples, this means that time management can really

change the way of your life; including the academic progress.

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Statement of the Problem

This study sought to answer the following questions:

How do the respondents view the impact of time management on their

academic progress through the use of computer technology, such as:

a. Social Networking Sites;

b. Gadgets and

c. Computer Games?

Hypothesis

There is no significant effect in the time management of the students as

perceived by the respondents with respect to the given factors.

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Theoretical Framework

The Pickle Jar Theory

The Pickle Jar Theory uses the analogy of an empty pickle jar to think

about how we use the fixed amount of time available to us each day. This

addresses the central principle of time management which is simple and

profound: spend your time doing those things you value (your priorities) and

those things that help you achieve your own goals first. (Millere, 2013)

The theory takes into consideration fact that you may need all of the

objects in the pickle jar and shows just how we make time for everything and

how everything simply fits where it is supposed to fit.

We the researchers found the theory relevant to the study since it focuses

on time management of the students in Colegio De Saint Monique. With this

theory, it will make us aware of the fact that distractions that lead to

mismanagement should be avoided completely and we could able to follow the

right track which is the right way to manage time.

Four Quadrant Theory of Time Management

Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and

First Things First popularized the concept of a Time Management Matrix for

prioritizing that I love. The system advocates the use of four quadrants to

determine the tasks you need to do and deciding what should be made a

priority. Quadrant 1 represents things that are both urgent and important,

Quadrant 2 includes activities that are important but not urgent, Quadrant 3
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encompasses that are things that are urgent but not important and Quadrant 4

are those activities that are not urgent and not important. (Covey, 2007)

The researchers found this theory significant in their studies in the sense

that the hierarchy of importance of what to be done first is presented. Prioritizing

time will give you an opportunity to do what is right. As students, we have to

somehow be guided of this theory of Four Quadrants of Time Management.

Conceptual Framework

The paradigm of the problem shows the conceptual model of the Time

Management of the Colegio De Saint Monique High School students and its

impact to their academic progress.

The first frame shows the independent variable (IV), which consists of the

respondents which are 12 first years, 17 second years, 22 third years, and 12

fourth years. It also includes the researchers questionnaire checklist.

The dependent variable (DV) as shown in the second frame is the time

management of the Colegio De Saint Monique High School students and its

impact to their academic progress.

The arrow in the picture depicts the interplay of the independent variables

in which the researchers are trying to find out if the use of computer technology,

gadgets, social networking sites or computer games has effect on the Colegio De

Saint Monique high school students.

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INDEPENDENT VARIABLE DEPENDENT VARIABLE

(IV) (DV)

Respondents

12 first year students

16 second year students
22 third year students Time Management of the
12 fourth year students Colegio De Saint Monique High
School Students and its Impact
to their Academic Progress
through the use of Computer
RESEARCHERS Technology.
QUESTIONNAIRE
CHECKLIST
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FIGURE 1

Conceptual model showing the Time Management of the Colegio De Saint

Monique High School students and its Impact to their Academic Progress
through the use of Computer Technology.

Definition of Terms

Computer Technology

Computer Technology is the general purpose device that can be

programmed to carry out a finite set of arithmetic or logical operations.

It is used as the gadgets (e.g. computers, cell phones and other game

stations) that are becoming an addiction to young people or to be more

specifically, the students.

According to Palaa, et. al., (2009), computer addiction leads to a decline

in academic performances in first year Mapua Institute of Technology. There were

more failing courses noted with addicts than non-addicts.

The study above is related because it affects the performance of the

students thus it also affects their time management.

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Social Networking Sites

Social Network Sites is the use of specific web sites to interact with other

users, by posting pictures, and chatting, etc. (www.http://performancing.com)

It is a helpful site but it is already becoming an addiction to young people

or in short, the students are being distracted by it most of the time.

Students searching while studying online gets attracted to social media

sites and sometimes they forget why they are using internet. This wastes their

time and sometimes students are not able to deliver their work in the specified

time frame.

Gadgets

Gadget is a technological object that has a particular function but often

thought of as a novelty. (www.coolgadgetconcept.com)

It is becoming a distraction of time management for the reason that they

often have games in them, which youths in particular students are spending item

rather than studying.

A negative effect of these gadgets on students can be the fact that they

become obsessive and the students can neglect everything else, like their

studies. Is not a bad thing to have a computer, but is a bad thing to spend all your

life in front of it pretending that everything else doesnt exist.

The study above is related because it affects the performance of the

students thus it also affects their time management.

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Computer Games

Computer Games are game played using a computer, typically a video

game. (www.questia.com)

It is becoming a distraction of time management for the reason that they

play games rather than using the computer for more productive purposes such a

researching for projects, and assignment.

According to Burgess (2012), the relation between media consumption

and school performance is complex. There are many different types of media,

(e.g., television, music, video games, internet, magazines) with some having

demonstrated educational value (Din & Calao, 2001). TV has received the most

research attention. Children that view programs that focus on educational

content, such as Sesame Street, typically display more advanced language skills

than their peers (Wright, Huston, Murphy, St. Peters, Pinon, Scantlin, & Kotler,

2001). This is especially true of children from disadvantaged homes. However,

TV viewing in general is associated with lower levels of doing homework,

studying, and leisure reading (Shin, 2004). Studies examining the effects of video

games have also yielded mixed outcomes. For example, video game playing and

computer use have been associated with higher levels of spatial skills,

(Reisenhuber, 2004; Terlecki & Newcombe, 2005) but overall poorer performance

in school (Roberts, Foehr, Rideout, & Brodie, 1999).

The study above is related because it affects the performance of the

students thus it also affects their time management.