This document summarizes a study on internet usage among students at UTMSpace Kota Kinabalu. It includes the background and objectives of the study, as well as research questions. A total of 40 students (both male and female) were surveyed on their daily internet usage, online shopping habits, internet safety lessons, and use of the internet for academic purposes. The findings showed that most students use the internet daily, female students shop online and feel more secure, and the internet helps students gain knowledge. The document recommends encouraging more online shopping and teaching students online business software related to their fields of study.
This document summarizes a study on internet usage among students at UTMSpace Kota Kinabalu. It includes the background and objectives of the study, as well as research questions. A total of 40 students (both male and female) were surveyed on their daily internet usage, online shopping habits, internet safety lessons, and use of the internet for academic purposes. The findings showed that most students use the internet daily, female students shop online and feel more secure, and the internet helps students gain knowledge. The document recommends encouraging more online shopping and teaching students online business software related to their fields of study.
This document summarizes a study on internet usage among students at UTMSpace Kota Kinabalu. It includes the background and objectives of the study, as well as research questions. A total of 40 students (both male and female) were surveyed on their daily internet usage, online shopping habits, internet safety lessons, and use of the internet for academic purposes. The findings showed that most students use the internet daily, female students shop online and feel more secure, and the internet helps students gain knowledge. The document recommends encouraging more online shopping and teaching students online business software related to their fields of study.
Dayang Hamidah Binti Othman SX111880BQF11 Rubby Dean Binti Paulus Tinus SX111769BQS11 Shazlyn Binti Apiu SX111890BQF11 Usage of Internet by UTMSpace Students
a. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Nowadays almost everyone has access to the Internet and it becomes one of the common things around the world. Mostly people use the Internet for many difference reasons and most of us use it almost every day. Besides surfing Internet using the computers, many prefer to use their smart phone to surf the Internet. A lot of young people use the Internet to research information for their projects and homework as well as using email to their friends.
1. Internet is a common thing around the world 2. All ages is using the Internet 3. Everyone has access to the Internet whether by computers of mobile phone
b. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Internet use is spreading rapidly into daily life and directly affecting peoples idea and behaviour. Internet has an impact in many areas including the higher education system. Internet jus has become a way of life for the majority of higher education students all around the world. For most college students, the internet is a functional tool one that has greatly changed the way they interact.
Some student use the internet in the wrong way. Such as downloading pornography video, online games while in class and more.
c. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
To identify the Internet usage among students of UTMSpace.
d. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. Is the internet a students priority every day? 2. Do students use Internet to shop online? 3. Are students confident with online security? 4. Do students use the Internet for academic purposes? 5. Does the internet distract student attention in class?
e. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study will show us the usage of UTMspace students, whether it is use in the right purpose or not. Thus, the result will contribute to UTMspace Authority to acknowledge if the students use the internet in class session for academic purpose. If opposite, UTMspace Authority can barred the internet line during class session.
f. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
UTMSpace Kota Kinabalu, Semester 3 2012/13 students a. DEFINITION
Providing a variety of information & communication facilities. Linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies Global system of interconnected computer networks A comprised of educational, commercial & government sites. It connect millions of computer to other computer as long as they both are connected to internet A network in which users at anyone computer if, they have permission , get information from other computer. a. HISTORY OF INTERNET
1. In 1950s, Internet began with development of electronic computers. 2. In 1982s, the Internet protocol suite was standardized, and consequently, the concept of a world-wide network of interconnected networks, called the Internet, was introduced. 3. In 2007s, now internet continued to grow, driven by ever greater amounts of online information, commerce, entertainment and social networking.
b. RESEARCH IN INTERNET
1. Internet allows greater flexibility in working hours and location. 2. Especially with the spread of unmetered high-speed connections. 3. The Internet can be accessed almost anywhere by numerous means. 4. Including through mobile Internet devices, Mobile phones, data cards, handheld game consoles and cellular routers allow users to connect to the Internet wirelessly. Respondent Gender Daily Usage Shop online Receive lesson on how to stay safe on the internet Internet help you to gain knowledge S 1 Male Yes No No Yes S 2 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 3 Male No Yes Yes Yes S 4 Female Yes Yes No No S 5 Female Yes Yes No Yes S 6 Female Yes Yes No Yes S 7 Female Yes No Yes Yes S 8 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 9 Male Yes Yes Yes Yes S 10 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 11 Male Yes Yes Yes Yes S 12 Male Yes Yes Yes Yes S 13 Female Yes No Yes Yes S 14 Male Yes No Yes Yes S 15 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 16 Male Yes No No Yes S 17 Female Yes Yes No No S 18 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 19 Male Yes Yes Yes Yes S 20 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 21 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 22 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 23 Female Yes No No Yes S 24 Male Yes Yes No No S 25 Female Yes No Yes Yes S 26 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes S 27 Male No No No No S 28 Male Yes No Yes No S 29 Female Yes Yes No Yes S 30 Female Yes No No Yes S 31 Male Yes No No Yes S 32 Female Yes No No Yes S 33 Female No No No Yes S 34 Female Yes No No Yes S 35 Male Yes Yes No Yes S 36 Female No No No Yes S 37 Female Yes Yes Yes No S 38 Male Yes Yes No No S 39 Male Yes Yes No Yes S 40 Female Yes Yes Yes Yes Table 4.1 Data Sheet Done Manually
Note S = student 0 5 10 15 20 25 Daily Usage Shop online Receive lesson on how to stay safe on the internet Internet for academic purpose N o .
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S t u d e n t s
Internet Usage Male (Yes) Female (Yes) Male (No) Female (No) 1. Female students have a higher percentage of daily usage than male students. 2. Both male and female students use the internet every day. 3. Shopping online is mostly done by female students. 4. Female students feel more secured while on the internet. 5. Internet help students to gain knowledge for academic purpose. Based on the findings and of the study, the following are several recommendations:
1. Everybody even the male student should shop online. 2. UTMspace must be conduct the students to software such as Bulid Soft, Bina Link and online business that related to Quantity Surveyor and Civil Engineering field.