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THE IMPACT OF INTERNET TO STUDENTS' LEARNINGS

INTRODUCTION Everyone benefits from being exposed to new technologies. It also includes the advantages that students can get as a result of the advancement of the internet as a learning medium. Students can familiarize themselves with the internet by using it, which can be advantageous for those who want to take a chance. The majority of students used digital media as a source of information, a primary source of current events, and a platform for exchanging information with others, such as through social networking sites. As a result, using the internet makes it easier for students to get the information they need quickly and conveniently. Students will be more motivated to seek knowledge more frequently as a result of this facility. As a result, students' use of the internet will have an impact on their academic achievement. However, if Internet use is not adequately regulated, it might have a negative impact on kids' academic performance. However, if a student can better manage his or her Internet usage, it will have a favorable impact on his or her academic achievement. The internet's role in enhancing student academic attainment will be considerable since it allows students to access e-books, search information quickly, and aid them in completing tasks. The impact of the Internet on academics relates to how Internet resources and services assisted students in improving their learning, searching for information to accomplish their tasks, and so on.

MATERIAL & METHOD The descriptive method is used in this applied study. The research population consisted of 20 randomly selected students from junior and senior high school, as well as college students, who participated in a survey to determine how frequently students use the internet for their studies. The collection and survey instrument was a Google form. The researcher also used Facebook to post a poll asking if the internet helped them with their studies and information such as some impacts of the internet from the reaction and poll, and the advantages and disadvantages of the internet to students, as well as gathering the reactions and comments of respondents, who are students.

RESULTS According to the findings, 80 percent of respondents use the internet for purposes other than their studies. 100 percent of them use the internet every day, 60 percent of them use it for more than 4 hours a day, 20 percent for 3-4 hours, and another 20 percent for only 1-2 hours. All of the survey, poll, and posted information respondents agree that the internet has an impact on their studies/learnings.

CONCLUSION This study showed that the internet has an impact on students' studies or learning and has brought many benefits and advantages to students such as access to various information, online education, and job opportunities. However, despite the many positive effects and benefits of the internet, there are some drawbacks that can affect students, such as addiction, exposure to vulgar information, images, and videos, and some health problems caused by excessive internet use.