The Dark Side of Online Learning Based on Grade 9 Students of St.
Francis of
Assisi of Marian College S.Y 2021-2022
Submitted to;
Teacher Jenny Carba
Marian College
Submitted by;
Group 1
1st Semester, November 2021
12 - Humanities and Social Sciences
Marian College
Teacher Jenny Carba
The Dark Side of Online Learning Based on Grade 9 Students of St. Francis of
Assisi of Marian College S.Y 2021-2022
Agraviador, Arquiosola, Atay, Borling, Brito, Busayong, Abecilla, Arandia, Bansag, Bendulo, Bereber,
Cabrera
Chapter I
Introduction
Background of the study
With the education system in the Philippines quickly transitioning to the “new normal” way
of education, modular learning along with online learning are the options presented to students continuing
their formal education yet students are forced to comply without having a clear idea of the disadvantages
of the quick transition.
Now, with the recent disastrous feedback coming from students, teachers and families alike thus
bringing about an opportunity to reflect on the effects of the new forms of education, online learning in
general has been the center of attention.
Since there are multiple articles and studies presented to us by the department of education and
other institutions about the advantages of online learning and some studies conducting studies about the
advantages and disadvantages of online learning with mixed conclusions, the researchers have found a
gap in the available studies it being that there are little to none available studies analyzing only the
disadvantages of online learning thus prompting the researchers to supply the needed information for
prospects and those affected by online learning.
Statement of the Problem.
The negative effects of online learning should be addressed to garner awareness and action,
these unwanted and often detrimental outcomes if left neglected will continue to damage students, as well
as their teachers and families.
Hypothesis.
The negative effects of online learning are long lasting and/or permanent.
Significance of the Study.
This research is a vital necessity to all students, teachers and families impacted by online
learning, through it they will be armed with the crucial information to combat the adverse and detrimental
effects of online learning, and by addressing the stealthy issue, it’ll garner awareness and concern thus
prompting action to eradicate these adversaries.
Scope and Limitation of the Study.
The research focuses on the adverse and harmful effects of online learning based on the Grade 9
students of St. Francis of Assisi of Marian College S.Y 2021-2022. The study had a limited sample size
due to complications such as difficulty in securing answers of acceptable quality, lack of respondents and
so forth thus the findings were greatly generalized. Nonetheless, they still fulfill their purpose in providing
adequate information to aid those affected by the adverse effects of online learning.
Conceptual Framework
Figure 1 is a Schematic diagram that displays the relationship between the independent variables
and the dependent variable.
Figure 1
Operational Definition of Terms
The following are the terms used in the context of the study:
Independent Variables
Poor internet connectivity. Refers to a slow internet connection speed or bad connection.
Lack of technologies. When a student does not have the technology to participate in online
learning.
Family problems. Refers to problems stemming from the family such as financial incapability,
household distractions and responsibilities, etc.
Health issues. Refers to complications that affect a student’s capacity to perform well in online
learning.
Stress. Refers to physical and mental tension resulting from online learning.
Difficulty with time management. It is when those affected have difficulty in managing their tasks
due to other complications resulting from online learning.
Dependent Variable
Adverse effects, This refers to any and all forms of negative outcomes caused by online learning.
Other terms used
Dark. It refers to those implying or coming from bad elements or causes.
Side. It is the position of the populace or persons.
Online. It is when a device is connected to the internet.
Learning. It includes all forms of schooling through the online learning modality.
Dark side of online learning. Refers to the unwanted and adverse effects of online learning that
are ignored and neglected.
Chapter II
This chapter focuses on related literature and related studies from sources that are relevant to the
study. It presents the readers with related information along with other forms of negative outcomes
resulting from online learning that are useful to the context of the research thus providing more clarity
overall.
Related literature
Dumford, Amber D., and Angie L. Miller, (2018) States that Quantitative reasoning was more common
among students who took a greater number of online courses. In comparison to their more traditional
classroom peers, they were less likely to engage in collaborative learning, student-faculty interactions,
and discussions with a variety of people. Students who took a greater number of online courses reported
less exposure to effective teaching methods and lower interaction quality. The link between these
engagement measures and the number of classes completed online implies that an online environment
may benefit some types of involvement while discouraging others.
Related studies
Alshamrani, Mohammed, (2019), Their study identified that the role of technical infrastructure and
internet connectivity is paramount in ensuring the success of online learning. Also, content and
technology providers need to provide portable, high-quality, inter-operable solutions so that the same
content can be delivered across the different institutions and different departments within the same
institution.
O'Donoghue, John, Gurmak Singh, and Charmaine Green, (2004), lists that the lack of face-to-face
interaction, the possibility of isolation, and the potential for a social gap are the potential adverse effects
of online learning.
Healy, Sean, Martin Block, and Joann Judge,(2014), States the CAPEs' stated disadvantages of online
education are summarized in three themes: (a) loss of social engagement, (b) insufficient practical
experience, and (c) technological concerns.
