Impact of Smartphone on Academic Learning for the Students of Damphu Central School under Tsirang Dzongkhag

Abstract

This study explored the influence of utilizing cell phones on pupils’ academic learning at Damphu Central School, Tsirang. This study used a quantitative research technique to collect data from 532 students in grades X-XII using questionnaires to estimate the impact. The empirical findings demonstrated that most respondents utilized their cellphones to access social media apps, with the web browser being the mostly used mobile application for interacting with classmates and teachers. Although the findings revealed a favorable impact on academic ability of the learners, its usage also has a substantial negative influence on respondents’ academic performance due to smartphone-related lifestyle as it diverts students’ attention away from their schoolwork. Those who had them at school, on the other hand, opted to utilize them instead of participating in sports or social activities. Students felt bored and unoccupied in the centers where mobile phones were restricted. Schools will need to establish instructional practices that stimulate social contact and activities in the classroom, particularly during the break. However, prohibiting electronic gadgets in the educational setting is not encouraged. It would otherwise encourage pupils to use them secretly. As a result, its usage in the classroom is promoted from an educational standpoint, fostering collaborative learning and student motivation.