A Report on

Course Code : LCM 122

Course Title : Business Communication

Submitted by:

Group B
ID no: 1903022 - 1903041
Reg. no: 08802 - 08821
Level: I, Semester: II
Faculty of Business Administration
Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Submitted to:

Md. Mehedi Hasan

Chairman
Department of Language and Communication
Faculty of Business Administration
Patuakhali Science and Technology
University

Date of Submission: 20 June, 2022

 Attendance Report
Level : 01
Semester : 02
Course code : LCM 122
Course title : Business Communication
Report Title : Uses of Gadgets in Learning English at PSTU Undergraduate Perspective

Name ID No. Reg. No. Signature

Md. Taufiq Jaman Rakib 1903022 08802

Sulayman Banna 1903024 08804

Md. Mojammel Hossen Khan 1903025 08805

Mesbah Uddin 1903026 08806

Maliha Amin (Pritha) 1903027 08807

Ashikur Rahman Asik 1903028 08808

Umme Hamamah 1903029 08809

Tanvir Islam 1903030 08810

Md. Mehedi Hasan Emon 1903032 08812

Israt Jahan Munni 1903034 08814

SK. Taufeeque Ur-Rahman Topu 1903035 08815

Md. Mazharul Islam Maruf 1903036 08816

S. M. Zunaeid Mahmud Lam 1903037 08817

Noor A Alam Shanto 1903038 08818

Md. Abu Shiam 1903039 08819

Noushin Tabassum Maliha 1903041 08821

 Evaluation Details of Group
Level : 01
Semester : 02
Course code : MST 122
Course title : Principles of Management
Date of submission : 23 June, 2022

Obtained (20)
Examination
Presentation

Total Marks
Preparation
Exam Roll

Q & A (5)
Signature
Reg. No

(10)
Name

(5)
1903022 Md. Taufiq Jaman Rakib 08802
1903024 Sulayman Banna 08804
1903025 Md. Mojammel Hossen Khan 08805
1903026 Mesbah Uddin 08806
1903027 Maliha Amin (Pritha) 08807
1903028 Ashikur Rahman Asik 08808
1903029 Umme Hamamah 08809
1903030 Tanvir Islam 08810
1903032 Md. Mehedi Hasan Emon 08812
1903034 Israt Jahan Munni 08814
SK. Taufeeque Ur-Rahman
1903035 08815
Topu
1903036 Md. Majharul Islam Maruf 08816
1903037 S. M. Zunaeid Mahmud Lam 08817
1903038 Noor A Alam Shanto 08818
1903039 Md. Abu Shiam 08819
1903041 Noushin Tabassum Maliha 08821

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 Faculty of Business Administration
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Dumki, Patuakhali-8602

Date: 20 June, 2022

Md. Mehedi Hasan

Chairman
Department of Language and Communication
Faculty of Business Administration

Subject: Letter of Authorization

Dear Sir,
This is our truthful declaration that the report on “Uses of Gadgets in Learning English at PSTU
Undergraduate Perspective” is not a copy of any research report or book previously made by any
other group. I also express my honest confirmation in support of the fact that the report has neither
been used before to fulfil any other course related purposes and not it will be submitted to any
other person or authority in future.

Sincerely Yours,

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S. M. Zunaeid Mahmud Lam
On behalf of the group (B)
Faculty of Business Administration
 Faculty of Business Administration
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Dumki, Patuakhali-8602

Date: 20 June, 2022

Md. Mehedi Hasan

Chairman
Department of Language and Communication
Faculty of Business Administration

Subject: Letter of Transmittal

Dear Sir,
We are grateful to you that you have assigned us to submit the report on “Uses of Gadgets in
Learning English at PSTU Undergraduate Perspective” as a partial requirement of the course
“Business Communication” (LCM 122). This report is prepared on the basis of both primary and
secondary data.
Therefore, we would like to request you to accept our report. And at last, thank you for assigning
us the report. We sincerely hope this report will live up to your expectation.

Sincerely Yours,

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S. M. Zunaeid Mahmud Lam
On behalf of the group (B)
Faculty of Business Administration
 Faculty of Business Administration
Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Dumki, Patuakhali-8602

Acknowledgement

We, as everything has done by the willingness of Almighty Allah, are very grateful to Allah for
giving us strength to accomplish this work. Then the respectful gratitude goes on our honorable
course teacher of Business Communication, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Chairman, Department of
Language and Communication, Faculty of Business Administration, as he continuously helped us
by providing valuable guidelines while preparing this report. Without his great contribution it
would be quite impossible for us to complete this report successfully and in time. We also took
help from our senior brothers to make this report. So special thanks go to them as they deserve it.
At last, we are very grateful to all our group members who gave their best effort from the initial
stage to the end of the report. If everybody would not be cooperative in every work life thinking,
analyzing, problem solving and typing this report would have ended up in smoke. All and all we
are very grateful to all the people who were related directly or indirectly accomplishing this work.

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S. M. Zunaeid Mahmud Lam
On behalf of Group: B
Level: 01, Semester: 02
Faculty of Business Administration
Abstract

The main objective of this study was to determine the uses of gadgets in learning English among
the undergraduate students of Patuakhali Science and technology University. It looked into the
frequency of use of the gadgets in learning which are laptops, smartphones and tablets by the
students.

Despite concerns over students’ uses of gadgets in educational contexts, the use of gadgets has
been considered to facilitate the process of learning and teaching. The findings suggested that the
teachers and students held positive attitudes toward the use of gadgets for English language
learning. The results indicated several considerable challenges and obstacles to the use of laptops
for learning. The obstacles comprised distraction, lack of teachers’ computer assisted language
learning knowledge and computer literacy, students’ non-academic use of gadgets, high costs of
some gadgets, lack of support and attention from teachers and authorities to include gadgets in
learning, and heaviness of those devices. It appears that students use gadgets for non-academic
purposes. The study proposes recommendations and strategies for the effective integration of
technology in students’ and teachers’ educational practices. The results according to the students’
answers were positive with moderate usage of their gadgets in their attempt to learn English.

Keywords: Gadgets, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Challenges and Obstacles.

Introduction

English language is to be developed from the very beginning. It becomes difficult to the young
learners as the structures, and sentence patterns of English language are not as same as their
mother-tongue. English has the status of an international language, a library language, and window
of the world. To stand on the globalization, English is to be ameliorated to link the other languages,
understand their cultures, and develop wisdom of the world. Most of the young learners’ face
problems to develop mother tongue as well as English language in early stage. Teaching basic
grammar of English and comparing it with mother tongue of the learners is necessary to eliminate
their problems.
Again, in today’s generation, technology has affected and changed the way people live.
Technology has made people’s lives more proficient and at ease. There is hardly anyone who has
not been changed by the advances in technology and computers of today’s society. In today’s
civilization, transportation, communication, and education have been greatly developed from new
technological advancements. Many people have lesser stress in their lives because there are new
useful hi-tech inventions created each day to help them do things quicker and easier. Some of these
helpful technologies are cell phones, computers, and the Internet.
Technology also has negative effects in the lives of the user, and in his/her or her immediate friends
and family members. It affects the individuals’ personal health, family, social, financial, and
academic life. Over using gadgets negatively affects the mind of an individual. The individual
loses focus as he/she only concentrates on using gadgets or technology. He/she tends to forget
other aspect of life that is important, concentration reduces and the individual cannot focus on
other issues for long enough.
The use of technology in educational area has opened up a new path of effective learning.
Technology plays a great role in developing everyone’s future and professional career. Technology
is becoming a major part of the world today. It has developed and become more central to learning.
The researchers want to know the uses of gadgets in students’ learning. It is along this rationale
that this study will be conducted.
Statement of the Problem

This study determined the uses of gadgets in learning English at PSTU Undergraduate Level.
Specifically, it answered the following sub-problems:
• What is the students’ frequency of use on the following gadgets in learning?
a. Smartphones
b. Laptops
c. Tablet PCs
• Do they feel any obstacles when learning with these gadgets?

Methodology

Since the main aim of this study is to examine participants’ attitudes toward the uses of gadgets
for learning English, some processes were selected to collect the relevant data. Both qualitative
(interviews) and quantitative (questionnaires) methods were included in the study. It is very much
relevant that a partial job is done by following proper methods. As we tried to make a rational
report, we have followed the proper method to perform our job. Every study is done on the basis
of primary data and secondary data. Our presented report is related with primary data received
from field survey.
Some specific steps have been taken by us to prepare this report. At first, we have planned about
the overall study, and then collected data from the field survey. Then, the procedure was discussed.
Finally, some basic information related to the assigned topic were collected from different books
of English Language, reports, articles and websites. Then the required data for making this report
were collected from several undergraduate students. Then we have analyzed these data by working
as a group. After obtaining sufficient information, we attempted to conduct an adequate summary
of the information and project an overall picture of Uses of Gadgets in Learning English at PSTU
Undergraduate Perspective.
Objectives of the Study:

The report's main goal is to learn about the uses of gadgets in learning English at PSTU
undergraduate perspective. And to reach or achieve the desired goal, the report's main objectives
are as follows:
• To gain knowledge on the types of gadgets are used in learning English.
• To learn more about the learning process of English language.
• To understand the importance of those gadgets in learning English.
• To find out the impact of Gadget Based Learning in academical perspective of the
students.

Gadgets Used in Learning

A gadget is a small tool or device with a specific useful purpose and function. Gadgets tend to be
more unusual or cleverly designed than normal technology. In today’s life, tasks are maximized
with the use of modern gadgets. It is easier to accomplish daily tasks and people are also able to
do work with efficiency. One cannot even dare to imagine life without smart phones, cell phones,
laptops, tablets, iPods and so on. According to Gammuac, today’s classrooms are equipped with
the latest technology to enhance instruction. Smartphone use in the classroom is still somewhat
controversial, but the Calgary Board of Education actually encourages it as a learning tool.
Technology users are moving towards being more mobile, and teachers and students are a
significant part of that trend. On 2013, Lenovo, the world’s top PC vendor reported that they sold
more smartphones and tablets than PCs for the first time ever. Calgary-based SMART
Technologies’ SMART Boards are popular with both teachers and students. Teachers can project
presentations onto the SMART Boards and they can write, touch and interact with their content.
Document cameras are also a fun way for teachers to show students new and interesting ways of
looking at objects. Whether they are zooming in on the smaller details of a 3D object, or observing
science experiments, students can share an equal view of the lesson – without crowding the
teacher’s desk. Whether a student is listening to his own music while studying, or a teacher is
playing an audio book to her students, mp3 players are an increasingly common sight in schools.
Both teachers and students can make full use of mp3 players in their school activities.
Questionnaires

Questionnaires are very important part for making report. Single set of questionnaires was used to
collect information for this study. Firstly, we made these questions with the help of our course
teacher. Then we made a soft copy listing those questions and provide those among the 50
undergraduate students of Patuakhali Science and Technology University.
Students had to answer that with 3 options in hand. Agree, Disagree or No Comment. The
questions are given below:
• Using gadgets for learning English is interesting.
• The gadgets motivate me to learn some new techniques of English language.
• Interactive smartphone application is enjoyable for learning English quickly.
• To improve English Language skills, one can take any types of course from the internet.
• New English vocabularies can be learnt with the help of gadgets.
• One can use his gadgets to learn the correct spelling of English words.
• Misconceptions of English language can be solved by using gadgets properly.
• By using gadgets, students can sit for online classes.
• English Language listening skills can be improved by listening to English songs.
• Gadgets help to know the accurate pronunciation of English words.
Findings of the study

Topic Agree Disagree No Comment

Using gadgets for learning English is interesting. 87% 12% 1%

The gadgets motivate me to learn some new techniques

89% 11% 0%
of English language.
Interactive smartphone application is enjoyable for
85% 10% 5%
learning English quickly.
To improve English Language skills, one can take any
79% 19% 2%
types of course from the internet.
New English vocabularies can be learnt with the help
95% 5% 0%
of gadgets.
One can use his gadgets to learn the correct spelling of
94% 4% 2%
English words.
Misconceptions of English language can be solved by
88% 11% 1%
using gadgets properly.

By using gadgets, students can sit for online classes. 64% 33% 3%

English Language listening skills can be improved by

73% 20% 7%
listening to English songs.
Gadgets help to know the accurate pronunciation of
90% 4% 6%
English words.
After studied this, we have come to a summarization that using of gadgets helps in learning
English. Such as:
1. Improves overall student performance
According to the study of Behnke, Gilliland, Schneider and Singer in 2005, the usage of gadgets
such as tablets in class can contribute to improved student performance, it also can contribute to
the decrease in the number of students who perform poorly in class. Not only that, gadgets also
help improve the efficiency of teaching methods and learning capacities of students using tablets
in class.
2. Enables student-centered learning
Traditionally, learning is dependent on teacher-centered strategies. But with the transformations
in the teaching methodologies and the availability of gadgets in the classroom, learning has
deviated away from this focus.
3. Enhances knowledge-retention
Retention is one crucial factor in determining whether students are successfully learning in class.
Correlatively, the activation of students’ multiple senses while using electronic gadgets in class,
may help with their knowledge retention.
4. Enhances presentation and illustration of lectures
Content is no longer presented through traditional methods such as the usage of boards, hardcopy
drawings, and old school black and white projectors, through the usage of gadgets in the classroom,
audio-visual and media presentations became not only available but portable for students.
5. Enhances collaboration
Due to the personalized and multiple functions of gadgets in class, collaboration consequently
increases among students especially in terms of classroom participation and engagement.
6. Can be used for research purposes
This is the most widely known use of using gadgets in the classroom. No longer do students have
to physically go to libraries and browse hardcopy books for simple research or homework.
Information is within their grasp in matters of seconds.
7. Can be used for easier access to materials and easier storage of information
No longer do students traditionally take notes but they can store books and notes through pdf or e-
book copies or through taking pictures of lecture notes. They can also record audios and videos of
lectures and discussions for as long as it is permitted by the lecturer or professor. Also, anytime
they need materials, these materials can be accessible through the most portable gadgets such as
mobile phones.
 8. Can be used by students to verify information
Due to the easier access to information, students can practice initiative to verify among themselves
the data presented to them. Hence, improving their information fluency and critical thinking.
9. Can be used for easier communication
Students and also teachers no longer have to disseminate information through text messages or
emails individually, but with electronic gadgets, platforms for portable and easier sharing of
necessary school-related information are possible such as Facebook groups, Google classroom and
other learning management systems such as Schoology.

10. Can be used for virtual classroom or virtual learning

A virtual classroom is a platform through which learning is conducted online. Inside the virtual
classroom, mechanisms such as video conference, online whiteboard and chat boxes are used by
students and teacher.

Conclusion

Gadget Based Learning is fairly a new area, and full potential is yet to be realized in the field of
education. Any piece of knowledge on Gadget Based Learning is a contribution to its knowledge
base. In this way, the research study of the investigator can be considered as a small but significant
contribution to education. More studies, that too in different dimensions of Gadget Based Learning
are essential to understand its true worth. Hence, the research is not an end of the problem, but just
a beginning of the search for innovation. Another advantage of using modern gadgets is distance
learning. Technology allows distance learning: Perhaps the most important impact of technology
in education is that the ability to assist several people learn from different places at the identical
time. Students don't must gather at a pre-determined time or place to find out and receive
instructions and knowledge. All you would like could be a computer connected to the modem;
these tools can literally deliver a “classroom” in people’s homes and offices. The technology has
helped provide remote learners with online communities, live chat rooms and bulletin boards. All
of this permits’ students to collaborate and communicate, even when isolated in their own spaces.
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