DEPARMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

The internet has become an essential tool in modern education, significantly influencing the reading culture of undergraduate students. This study examines the impact of the internet on the reading habits of students at the University of Benin, analyzing both its benefits and challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through surveys and interviews with undergraduate students to assess internet accessibility, usage patterns, and its effects on traditional reading practices.
Findings indicate that while the internet enhances access to diverse academic resources, facilitates research, and supports collaborative learning, it also contributes to distractions such as social media engagement, information overload, and reduced deep reading habits. Many students rely on digital materials, preferring shorter online articles, summaries, and multimedia content
over printed books. However, issues such as unreliable internet service, lack of digital literacy, and excessive screen time pose challenges to effective academic reading. To address these concerns, the study recommends implementing digital literacy programs, improving internet infrastructure, encouraging a balanced approach to digital and traditional reading materials, and promoting responsible internet use. By adopting these strategies, students can maximize the academic benefits of the internet while minimizing its negative effects. The study concludes that a structured approach to internet usage can enhance students' learning
experiences and improve their overall reading culture.

This project work provides a broad knowledge on the influence of family background in academic performance among secondary school students in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo state. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parental educational background and students' academic performance in secondary schools in Ovia North East-Local Government. This is study adopted descriptive survey, which is non-experimental, the purpose of descriptive survey research is to describe that which exist and accurately and clearly as possible. It is the most appropriate methodology to investigate human behavior perception and opinions of people. The population of this study includes consists of four thousand nine hundred and fifteen (4915) students in all the twenty nine (29) secondary school students in Ovia North East Local Government. The sample size for this study comprise one hundred and twenty three (123) Students from three secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government. The instrument used in this study is the questionnaire titled “Influence of Family Background on Academic Performance (IFBAP)” Data was analyzed using frequency counts and simple percentages. This method of data analysis of either positive or negative answer was based on percentage scores. Based on analysis of data the following conclusions were drawn concerning the research questions. A conducive home environment, characterized by access to study materials, financial stability, and parental involvement, can significantly enhance students' performance, while a lack of these resources can create challenges that hinder learning