Cellular phones are an essential part of college life and culture. Even a casual observation of today's college students will reveal cell phones being used, both overtly and covertly, in every possible campus setting, including the classroom. Research recommends that college students frequently use the cell phone during class time despite the rules against doing so (Tindell and Bohlander, 2012). As cell phone technology continues its rapid development, the device appears to be contributing to student's learning and improved academic performance. This study aimed to determine the perceived effects of using mobile phones among students of the College of Teacher Education. The method of research used in the conduct of the study was the descriptive-correlation method. It was used to describe of the perceived effects of using mobile phone in the academic performance of the College of Teacher Education students. A structured questionnaire was used in gathering the data. It was pretested and validated before it was finally administered to the respondents. Results of the study showed that there is no significant relationship on the effects of mobile to the academic performance of the respondents; nonetheless, this study still recommends the proper utilization of the cell phones in the classroom.
Cell phones, academic performance, technology, perceived effects, modernization, young generation
