This study source was downloaded by 100000867488176 from CourseHero.com on 05-30-2023 14:40:38 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/198379955/Written-assignment-1docx/ 1INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONbyAhmed Haj AliEDUC 5470 - AY2022-T2 RESEARCH IN EDUCATION University of the People Instructor: Dr. Manisha Sharma Written Assignment Unit 1 14 November 2022This study source was downloaded by 100000867488176 from CourseHero.com on 05-30-2023 14:40:38 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/198379955/Written-assignment-1docx/2Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 3Purpose of the Study ........................................................................................................................ 3Purpose of the Study ........................................................................................................................ 4Context ............................................................................................................................................. 4Statement of the Problem ................................................................................................................. 4Rationale .......................................................................................................................................... 5Prior Interventions ........................................................................................................................... 5Prior Interventions ........................................................................................................................... 6Research Questions .......................................................................................................................... 6Significance of the Study ................................................................................................................. 6REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................ 7This study source was downloaded by 100000867488176 from CourseHero.com on 05-30-2023 14:40:38 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/198379955/Written-assignment-1docx/3INTRODUCTIONPurpose of the Study In this paper I will describe an applied research that I made during COVID 19 pandemic ban. The purpose of this study was the influence of social media platforms and technology in students learning process and mental health. Social media platforms and technology in general play an important role in peoples lives, especially the younger generations. Adolescents and children evolve with Internet-based services, which are integral to their development and socialization. During online teaching I try to attract students and gain their attention. They use their devices to play