THE EFFECT OF INTERNET ON STUDENTS’ STUDIES: A REVIEW

Abstract

An analysis of the literature on the impact of internet use on academic achievement is presented in this study. This study's primary goal is to evaluate the variables that influence how kids use the internet. The research report also tries to identify the numerous tasks that pupils do online. As well as evaluate the many internet-accessing tools that kids employ. The researcher went through a number of papers. All of the articles we analysed dealt with issues related to the internet usage of kids. Nine of the twelve articles examined the ways in which the Internet can be used by students for their activities, and fourteen others focused on the devices that they use to access the Internet. Only articles dealing with tertiary education were targeted by the inclusion criteria. The internet has a significant impact on students’ academic performance since it enables them to access publications and articles that are otherwise unavailable in libraries. The study came to the conclusion that increased internet usage was very helpful in enhancing learning results. The study also identified the detrimental effects of internet use, which results in distraction as people spend more time on social media than studying. Therefore, it is suggested that authorities issue directives to aid students in overcoming some of the difficulties encountered when utilising the Internet.