The Impact of Technology on a Child

Exit Survey

What is your age?

At what grade would you buy your child their first phone or computer?

Year 2 or younger

Year 3-5

Year 6

High School

At what age did you get your first phone/computer and how? (parents bought, or you saved up?)

"Children own a mobile by seven". Does this sock you?

Yes

No

Why do you think children now are exposed to technology at a younger age?

Name some benefits of technology for children.

How might technology affect the way a child grows up or develops?

In recent years, inactivity and obesity in children has become an issue. Suggest how technology can affect this.

Why is it important to protect children from technology for as long as possible?

Has technology changed people's behaviour in how they communicate to one another, and how? (eg. not as confident now? rely on Facebook too much? Mail or eMail?)