Performance Task
For Semi-Finals in “Science, Technology and Society” Subject
Submitted by:
Fran, Gems Edward
Guzman, Zaerone
Mortiz, Brent Lorence
Palanca, Salina Biana
BI - 204
Submitted to:
Mr. Emerito Florendo
Introduction
The internet gives immense benefits, specifically with vast connectivity
access to information and entertainment. However, excessive online engagement
can affect and can lead to detrimental effects both physically and mentally.
Furthermore, experiment below aims to enlighten students and raise awareness
about the detrimental effects of excessive reliance on technology. It also
compares the balance between members' online and offline activities, prompting
reflection to improve and achieve a healthier balance in technology usage, leading
to increased productivity and reduced dependence on social media.
Thus, striking a balance between life online and offline is crucial in today’s
digital age to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to nurture life and relationships
outside technology. The data shown below shall explore and compare the
significance of achieving this stability, giving balance and reflection to the impact
on individual’s health, social interactions, and quality of life.
Data Presentation
Members Online Activities (In Minutes)
Fran
Guzman
Mortiz
Palanca
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Others Games Social Media Academic Related
Member’s Offline Activities
Gems Edward Fran’s Offline activities.
Offline Activities (in minutes)
Physical Health
100%
Zaerone Guzman’s Offline Activities
Offline Activities
Personal Time Family Time
Brent Lorence Mortiz’s Offline Activities
Salina Biana Palanca’s Offline Activities
Conclusion
Based on the data presented, everyone in the group uses social media
whenever they are going online. It varies on different members. Some use
Facebook, TikTok, Twitter and such. The reason why the members use it is
because they want to get the latest news and updates regarding their family
members, friends, colleagues, classmates and even in our country and the world.
Another factor that the members of the group are going online is for academic
reasons. Either the members are doing assignments, practicing coding for their
computer related subjects or accessing the Electronic Learning Module System or
eLMS. Some of the members are going online to relieve the stress that they
encounter through out of the day by accessing their choice of social media or
playing games through their devices. Another one to point out is that the average
online time of the members is at seven hours and 56 minutes. This means that
every member is online almost the whole day. This also indicates that the
members of the group’s every day are already intertwined with the internet or
simply they can not go the day without the internet or being online.
Having said in the previews paragraph, the group discussed between
themselves and proves that disconnecting to the internet and going offline is
difficult. There are times of the day that they need to do something important like
talking to their classmates regarding their lessons or their group work or simply
doing academic work were hindered due to they need to go online and access it
through their eLMS. Even communicating to their loved ones proved difficult
because of this activity.
According to different studies of being online has many good and bad
effects. The group discussed it with themselves and tallied the good and bad
effects of being constantly online. We discovered and suggested that having
moderation is the key for having a good wellbeing. Too little or too much will lead
to different illness. Not just physically but mentally as well.
Appendix
Members data sheet
Fran, Gems Edward
Log on/Log off Device Activity/ies Time spent online
6:00 – 6:15 AM Mobile phone Checked school 15 minutes
notifications
8:05 – 8:50 AM Mobile phone Created an activity 45 minutes
using Microsoft word
10:00 – 10:20 AM Mobile phone Scrolled on Facebook 20 minutes
news feed
2:40 – 3:30 PM Mobile phone Used phone calculator 50 minutes
for math subject
4:00 – 5:00 PM Mobile phone Coding 60 minutes
6:00 – 9:00 PM Mobile phone Used TikTok 3 hours
Total time spent: 6 hours and 10 minutes
Offline activities
TIME SPENT ACTIVITY/IES
30 MINUTES Walking my dog
30 MINUTES Eating breakfast
20 MINUTES Reading book
3 HOURS Sleeping in the afternoon
30 MINUTES Eating lunch
2 HOURS Workout
20 MINUTES Meditation
30 MINUTES Eating dinner
30 MINUTES Walking
TOTAL TIME SPENT 8 hours and 10 minutes
1. Did your time spent online differ from your estimate?
Yes, I didn't expect it to take me more time while coding.
2. Were you surprised by the difference?
No, I was too focused on my phone.
3. Do you think the chart offers a true account of your online behavior?
Yes, I always do my activities using my phone.
4. Do you think you should change your online behavior? Give reasons to explain your decision.
I think I need to change my online behavior because it's affecting my productivity and it distracts
me sometimes.
Offline Activities (in minutes)
Physical Health
100%
Guzman, Zaerone
Estimated Online Time: 9 Hours and 0 Minutes
Log On / Log Off Device Activity/ies Time Spent Online
4:00AM – 5:00AM Mobile Phone Listening to Podcasts 1 Hour
6:00AM – 7:00AM Mobile Phone Reading News and 1 Hour
Updates
12:00NN – 4:00PM Laptop Playing Online Games 4 Hours
4:00PM – 6:00PM Laptop Studying / Doing 2 Hours
School Works
6:00PM – 7:00PM Laptop and Mobile Doing part time work. 2 Hours
Phone (Meetings, office
work, etc.
9:00PM – 9:30PM Mobile Phone Reading news and 30 Minutes
updates
Total number of hours online: 10 Hours and 30 Minutes
Questions
Answer the following questions.
1. Did your time spent online differ from your estimate?
For me, it is not that different from my estimates. I based my estimate on what I feel the time I
spent online.
2. Were you surprised by the difference?
I am not surprised by the difference. It is actually near on-point with just an hour and 30 minutes
difference.
3. Do you think the chart offers a true account of your online behavior?
I believe that the chart is somewhat offers a true account of my online behavior.
4. Do you think you should change your online behavior? Give reasons to explain your decision.
I think that there should be some change needed in my online behavior. Because there are times
that I went online without realizing that there are more important things that I need to do that
eventually I forgot to do it.
Activities done during offline in the internet.
Time Spent Activities Done
3 Hours Household Chores.
1 Hour Go to Mass
2 Hours Walking exercise (Perimeter of UST Campus)
1 Hour Took a bath
3 Hours Read a book.
2 Hour Spent time with family
Offline Activities
Personal Time Family Time
Mortiz, Brent Lorence
Log on/Log off Device Activity/ies Time spent online
6:00 – 6:15 AM Mobile phone Checked facebook 15 minutes
notifications
8:05 – 8:50 AM Mobile phone Checked for upcoming 45 minutes
deadlines on elms
10:00 – 10:20 AM Mobile phone Scrolled on Facebook 20 minutes
news feed
2:40 – 3:30 PM Mobile phone Searched for references 50 minutes
on major subjects
4:00 – 5:00 PM Mobile phone Coding 60 minutes
6:00 – 9:00 PM Mobile phone Used TikTok 3 hours
Total time spent: 6 hours and 10 minutes
Offline activities
Time Spent Activity/ies
30 minutes Taking a walk
30 minutes Eating breakfast
20 minutes House cleaning
3 hours Sleeping in the afternoon
30 minutes Eating lunch
2 hours Light exercises
20 minutes Meditation
30 minutes Eating dinner
30 minutes Walking
Total time spent: 8 hours and 10
minutes
1. Did your time spent online differ from your estimate?
No, I already expected it to be that long in the first place
2. Were you surprised by the difference?
No, because it didn't really change that much
3. Do you think the chart offers a true account of your online behavior?
Yes, I always do my activities using my phone.
4. Do you think you should change your online behavior? Give reasons to explain your decision.
Yes i probably should because it hinders my ability to focus on things that really matter
Palanca, Salina Biana
Log on/Log off Device Activity/ies Time spent online
6:30 – 7:30 AM Mobile phone Using messenger 60 minutes
8:05 – 8:50 AM Mobile phone Checking messenger 45 minutes
for announcements
10:00 – 10:20 AM Mobile phone Scrolled on Facebook 20 minutes
news feed
2:40 – 3:30 PM Mobile phone Used google and 50 minutes
pinterest for my
graphic designs
4:00 – 5:00 PM Mobile phone Messenger for org 60 minutes
announcement and
communication
6:00 – 11:00 PM Computer Playing valorant 5 hours
Total time spent: 8 hours and 55 minutes.
Offline activities
Time Spent Activity/ies
60 minutes Reading book
30 minutes Eating breakfast
30 minutes House cleaning
5 hours Sleeping in the afternoon
30 minutes Eating lunch
20 minutes Light exercises
20 minutes Meditation
30 minutes Eating dinner
30 minutes Reading a book
Total time spent: 9 hours and
10 minutes.
1. Did your time spent online differ from your estimate?
No, I already expected that I am online mostly 8 hours straight everyday
2. Were you surprised by the difference?
A bit, because in offline I am able to read book and do some light exercises
3. Do you think the chart offers a true account of your online behavior?
Yes, I always do my activities using my phone and computer
4. Do you think you should change your online behavior? Give reasons to explain your decision.
Yes, I probably should because it takes a toll on my mental health.