Don Bosco Academy Mabalacat City, Pampanga School Year 2020-2021
Don Bosco Academy Mabalacat City, Pampanga School Year 2020-2021
Don Bosco Academy Mabalacat City, Pampanga School Year 2020-2021
Last March 16, 2020, Don Bosco Academy Pampanga suspended face-to-
face classes because of the lockdown due to the covid-19 pandemic. In line with this,
online learning has been implemented through the use of “GENYO”. But during those
days, asynchronous classes is the one being implemented. At present, DBA Pampanga
had implemented full pack online learning, not only asynchronous, but also synchronous
classes. During synchronous and asynchronous classes, students are given tasks or
assessments, and of course with their respective deadlines. But one main problem is
present among students, and this is none other than their tardiness in completing and
submitting their task online. Student tardiness in completing activities is already present
even during the old normal set-up, but this problem is even more evident and inevitable
during the new normal way of learning. And this is because for several reasons like in
The tardiness of students in completing their tasks online is a problem that is very
apposite that even the researchers have experienced. Based on their stories, some of the
researchers have committed “late submissions” during online classes. And the reasons
some of the researchers who have committed late submissions, they tend to be lazy, to
be cozy, and to procrastinate because they are at their comfort zone, which is their
setting. With online class, it takes will power to stay awake and focused. Short attention
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span have gone even shorter. Since everyone is working from the comfort of their homes,
we can’t help but give in to that comfort. Somehow dozing off became easier and
multitasking more frequently. Due to the lack of interaction during online class, we tend
to get distracted easily on our smartphones, our pets and deliveries rather than the
ongoing class lessons (Amadora, 2020). Attending to multiple streams of information and
entertainment while doing homework, writing a paper, studying, or even during class
(face‐to‐face or online) has become common behavior among young people. This delays
the work of submission to other students which causes the students to review again the
material when they are distracted. It also causes mental fatigue by switching back & forth
Up to this day, tardiness cannot be denied especially during this pandemic, where
most students are having a hard time to cope up with classes because students are
having a hard time taking attention to their studies just so that students do not get left
methodology. Many students who sign up for online classes aren’t prepared for the
difficulty added by the absence of face-to-face instructor interaction (Shore, 2020). Thus,
the researchers must come up with significant solutions to the different problems that
Considering that there is a pandemic going on and classes are being held online,
the most suitable and safer setting for the researchers to conduct the study is in the
researchers’ homes. The aim of the study is to provide the factors for the tardiness of
Grade 11 students in completing their online tasks, and that is exactly why the setting
where the researchers will be conducting the study is exceptionally appropriate for the
case itself. The researchers conducting this study are also students who have online
classes, and because of this, the researchers get to experience and point out the
problems that can help in the case study. That is why conducting a research
dilemmas and complexities that students are facing in completing tasks in a digital
3. What are the terms, variables, or concepts that need to be defined, clarified, or
The terms that are needed to be clarified in the study are: synchronous classes,
asynchronous classes, GENYO, tardiness, and the possible problems that grade 11
problems). Synchronous learning happens in real time. This means that you, your
classmates, and your instructor interact in a specific virtual place at a set time. In these
courses, instructors commonly take attendance, same as they would in a lecture hall.
teleconferencing, live chatting, and live-streamed lectures that must be viewed in real
time. Asynchronous learning happens on your schedule. While your course of study,
instructor, or program will provide materials for reading, lectures for viewing,
assignments for completing, and exams for evaluation, you can access and satisfy
these requirements on your own schedule, so long as you meet the expected deadlines.
pre-recorded video content, virtual libraries, lecture notes, and online discussion boards
or social media platforms (The best schools, 2020). GENYO is one of the main online
learning platforms aside from google classroom used by Don Bosco Academy
students are able to access the lessons, assessments, performance tasks, etc., that are
given by the teachers. Tardiness, according to dictionary, is the quality of being late
Tardiness often leads to affect one’s grades or performance in school and can further
decrease morale and productivity. Physical problems are basically health problems
that often affects the academic performance of students. "Students may experience
health concerns related to increased screen time, such as fatigue, headache." (DOH,
2020). And these health problems may lead into the students' tardiness in completing
theirs tasks online. Psychological problems are any event or occurrences that affect
one's logical reasoning, outlook in life, motivation in accomplishing a specific task, and
one’s perspective to his herself in a negative manner. While in social problems, in this
new setup for learning, students are forced to stay at home and attend their classes
through the screens of their laptops, although this may be the “new normal” we cannot
deny the fact that only privileged students are comfortable and thriving in this setup.
Online learning is stressful especially with the tight deadlines where students have no
choice but to comply with, students who have trouble with their internet connections and
gadgets for online learning usually depend on their classmates for their missed classes.
This may be a problem for students who lack social skills or students who are having
difficulties with communication, as there may be a barrier that separate them from
students who are more extroverted and have the skill of communication that helps them
in interacting with their classmates, social interaction can help a student in boosting
their eagerness to finish tasks, this is why socializing through screens can be tiring
mentally and physically for a student, which may cause them to become drained,
passive in their assessments, and lack the motivation to pass projects on time. Internet
problems are issues that have caused delays implementing remote learning that
disrupts the connection between your device and the content you're trying to access
(Amadora, 2020). Hardware problems are malfunctions within the electronic circuits or
4. Look for related literatures that define the main concepts of your study.
Provide at least three (3) references per concept. Provide a brief description of
each.
https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/columnists/online-learning-isn-t-as-easy-as-it-
seems-column/article_ff1a61aa-671c-11eb-b7aa-8b749dead360.html
Description:
This article primarily discusses that the new normal of online learning, academic
online learning will reduce student’s achievement in their studies. Without face-to-face
teaching, this article focuses on the challenges faced by students and teachers, such as
internet connectivity issues and self-discipline among students. This article mentioned
that despite being relaxed in a learning atmosphere, all the enticing distractions in the
the gadget, open another tab to work on something else, or maybe even go back to sleep.
Also, without the assistance of teachers, students easily lose concentration on their tasks.
To succeed in online classes, students have to overcome all of these difficult distractions,
and it's more difficult than it would seem. Many students are unsuited to a huge workload,
https://education.seattlepi.com/poor-time-management-online-learning-1435.html
Description:
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This article mainly talks about poor time management, stating that it is one of the biggest
issues affecting the performance of online learners and hindering effective online
distractions, multitasking, and lack of designated workspace, were stated in the article.
According to the article, these factors lead to poor time management since; (1) Lack of
a Schedule, in online learning, the teacher sets a fixed schedule wherein there’s a due
date for a certain task but not every student has self-discipline and flexibility to balance
their schedule or time. As stated in the article, the solution to this is the need to set your
own schedule to complete assignments and to balance the flexibility of online learning
with a disciplined schedule. (2) Distractions, by using their computers and the internet
to engage in online learning, online learners may be tempted by distractions. One solution
suggested in the article. (3) Multitasking, students tend to move between different
websites that may not be relevant to the task at hand, resulting in a difficult time focusing
based on the article, to increase efficiency when studying online. (4) Lack of a
WorkSpace, in this time of pandemic, online learners work on their tasks at home wherein
members, chores, or television. As stated in the article, the way to fix this, online learners
should set up their workspaces that will enable them to concentrate and is far from
distractions.
students
http://ocs.editorial.upv.es/index.php/HEAD/HEAD18/paper/viewFile/8167/3802
Description:
According to this article, procrastination has been negatively associated with academic
or hope for success, planning and time management skills, work discipline, study
motivation, self-control, and cognitive study skills. Therefore, it has particularly important
consequences for students, such as waste of time, poor performance, increased stress,
anxiety, and depression. Both factors contributed to a rise in pressure due to a reduction
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042813015905
Description:
According to this article, time management skills can be trained. Given the relationship
between time management and academic achievement, the use of such training
among students who are poor time managers. Also, this article stated that the significant
(pre-) condition for success in school will be self-regulation of time management, defined
as planning and effective regulation of study time. In general, this article reports that time
https://education.seattlepi.com/problems-online-classes-1132.html
Description:
Some of the activities given by the educators during online classes are through an online
classroom. The instructors in the classroom have a direct explanation of the instructions
with direct contact with students, this is very effective for visual learners. The e-Learners
must have discipline to do their tasks assign in their online portals with reading and
https://education.seattlepi.com/elearning-vs-classroom-learning-1128.html
Description:
Not every student has the same knowledge in technology. Some cannot catch up to
other’s involvement in using online platforms for learning. Some are struggling with this
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new normal, while others are taking this opportunity to improve their technological skills.
As for the materials needed, owning one device is not enough in online classes. To sum
it up, multiple devices are needed during this new way of learning so that the students will
The significance of the research is to know and identify what are the reasons and
possibilities why the students are committing tardiness in completing their tasks online.
This study is to inform and to let the audience know the outcome of our research in finding
the reason on our said topic. Baticulon et al., (2020) conducted a study about the barriers
of online learning medical students faces in the Philippines in the time of Covid-19. And
some of their findings shows that the barriers that affect the academic performance of
these medical students were classified under five categories: (1) Technological, which
pertain to hardware, software, and internet connectivity; (2) Individual, which include
students’ learning styles, physical, and mental health; (3) Domestic, which are concerns
at home or within the family, including financial distress; (4) Institutional, which apply to
administration, and educator skills; and (5) community barriers, which include lockdown
restrictions, infrastructure challenges, and sociopolitical issues. And these barriers are
also evident to all students during the new normal way of learning. That is why a robust
solution is really needed. Students' tardiness is a problem that may grow big if it would
not be solved right now. Big things come from small things, and if the students' tardiness
will not have a solution right now, chances are the students will bring it in the future which
may affect their career. Punctual children will always get success in their studies. During
school term time, punctuality ensures that they don’t miss any part of the lesson. It also
helps students manage their academic and personal life. Being punctual as a student,
you’ll find it easier to get done your work on time and thus get success in your career as
The study of the Group 4 touches on the cause of such behavior in which grade
11 students are late in accomplishing and submitting tasks on time in an online setting.
From such topic the researchers of this study will observe the difficulties faced by grade
problems. From such observations, the researchers will analyze and connect the
feedback of the respondents to find a common trend, an information that will be used to
lessen the occurrences of such negative behavior in the future among grade 11
students.
7. After the problem had been solved or the research was conducted, who will be
the main beneficiaries of the research? What direct benefits will they receive from
it?
After the research was conducted, many people will gain benefits from this study.
One of the most beneficial are the students. This study will aid students who are
currently struggling from online class. Schools and universities will also gain benefits
from this study as they will know how to deal with students who are suffering from a
Higher Education may gain benefits because these institutions would be able to use
results of the study to see if the students are having trouble. Finally, other researchers
as the data from the study will be used by other researchers to serve as possible