Title: The Role of Digital Citizenship on the Academic Performance of Students
Authors: Jerwin E. Caba?ero
Volume: 8
Issue: 9
Pages: 4-18
Publication Date: 2024/09/28
Abstract:
This study aimed to establish research-based evidence of how digital citizenship plays a significant role in students' academic performance. This study used a descriptive, correlational design using surveys to determine the relationship between variables. This study was conducted at the two mega schools in Marilao, Schools Division of Bulacan with 749 respondents. Slovin's formula was used to determine the sample population from the 12,253 learners. Stratified Random Sampling determined the respondents per grade level. Among the five factors of digital citizenship, four are Moderate Extent, and one is Least Extent. "Technical Skills," "Local/Global Awareness," "Critical Perspective," and "Networking Agency" are Moderate Extent, as indicated by 4.37, 3.97, 3.57, and 3.64 average, respectively. "Internet Political Activism" is Least Extent, as indicated by a 2.70 average. In terms of academic performance, analyzed data reveal an average of 77.00 in Written Works and 80.0 in Performance Tasks described as Fairly Satisfactory and Satisfactory, respectively. Results of the regression analyses reveal that four factors suggest a less significant relationship. These include "Internet Political Activism," "Technical Skills," "Local-Global Awareness," and "Critical Perspective." While "Networking Agency" does not exert a significant relationship on academic performance. The combined five factors are not a significant predictor of academic performance. Students know how to use digital devices but need to learn how to use them responsibly and understand their importance, as indicated by the moderate extent of digital citizenship. Further, students' academic performance is Fairly Satisfactory, constituting the results obtained from Written Works and Performance Tasks. Furthermore, digital citizenship did not significantly affect students' performance. The researcher concluded that digital citizenship does not play a role in students' academic performance.