Results: Technology in Schools
Published on 08/25/2016
This survey is about technology in schools. Even if you do not have children, please answer based on what you believe about students in general.
The wireless revolution has transformed 21st century learning. But is this the right thing to do? Whether you want to believe it or not, there are many negative health effects of wireless technology (many believe this to be a controversial topic but there are thousands of conclusive studies and millions have suffered because of wireless). As if this wasn't already bad enough, children are more severely affected by wireless, including cell phones, cordless phones, and WiFi, because their heads are smaller and they absorb more of the radiation since they have a higher water content. This is worrisome since children are particulary vulnerable as their brains are still developing.
Ironically, schools are now some of the most dangerous and toxic environments for children - with almost everyone in the building having a cell phone and one or more wireless devices and perhaps other wireless gadgets throughout the building and wireless access points throughout the building, the very place meant to help children may actually be doing them just as much harm.
Keep in mind for some of the questions that tchnology deployment in a school does not require wireless. Many schools utilize SMART Boards and projectors and provide a desktop for each teacher. By utilizing computer labs and wiring each classroom with Ethernet ports to allow either desktop or laptop usage in the classroom, schools can utilize technology for instruction without endangering their students. In addition, desktops allow for greater productivity in the classroom than laptops or tablets.
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1.
1.
Are you a parent? Yes, with one or more child attending school
23%
414 votes
Yes, but I don't have children in school
37%
662 votes
No
40%
727 votes
2.
2.
Do you believe that technology enhances learning in schools? Yes
30%
537 votes
In certain cases if used appropriately
57%
1019 votes
No
14%
247 votes
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3.
Do you have any of these wireless technologies in your home? WiFi (wireless network access)
51%
920 votes
Cordless phones
9%
165 votes
Cellular phones
25%
447 votes
None of the above
10%
172 votes
Other (please specify)
5%
99 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| all of the above | 1.83% | 33 |
| All | 0.50% | 9 |
| 0.50% | 9 | |
| all of above | 0.33% | 6 |
| All the above | 0.28% | 5 |
| All of them | 0.22% | 4 |
| Wifi & cell phones | 0.11% | 2 |
| Wifi and cell phone | 0.11% | 2 |
| more than one | 0.11% | 2 |
| tablet | 0.06% | 1 |
| all 3 | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes all of the above | 0.06% | 1 |
| wifi AND cell phones AND cordless phones...so all of the above | 0.06% | 1 |
| Cell phones too | 0.06% | 1 |
| ALL OF THY ABOVE | 0.06% | 1 |
| ....numbers 1 and 2 | 0.06% | 1 |
| All of the above. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Yes to more than 1 of these selections | 0.06% | 1 |
| WiFi and cell | 0.06% | 1 |
| cell phone and wireless network | 0.06% | 1 |
| WiFi and cordless phones | 0.06% | 1 |
| cell phone and wifi | 0.06% | 1 |
| cell | 0.06% | 1 |
| Okay, so what if I have all of the above? Because the question will not allow more than one answer. | 0.06% | 1 |
| wanted to pick more than one but couldn't | 0.06% | 1 |
| wifi, cordless,cellular | 0.06% | 1 |
| all three | 0.06% | 1 |
| All of these | 0.06% | 1 |
| I use all of the top 3 but this survey would only allow me to choose one answer. | 0.06% | 1 |
| more than one of these | 0.06% | 1 |
| All of the above (More than one check should have worked.) | 0.06% | 1 |
| first three | 0.06% | 1 |
| i have all three | 0.06% | 1 |
| All of the above which won't let me choose all | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes | 0.06% | 1 |
| WiFi,cell,cordless i have | 0.06% | 1 |
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4.
Many schools have started removing WiFi from schools due to health affects and have also banned cellular phones on school grounds. Do you believe that more schools should ban or limit wireless usage? Yes
58%
1042 votes
No
42%
761 votes
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5.
Are you concerned about your child's wireless exposure at school? Yes
15%
263 votes
No
26%
472 votes
Not a parent/no children in school
59%
1068 votes
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6.
Taking into account how harmful wireless is to anyone and particularly how bad it is for children, do you think children should use cell phones? Yes
31%
559 votes
No
69%
1244 votes
7.
7.
Does your child use a cell phone? Yes, and I do not regulate their usage of cellular phones
15%
270 votes
Yes, but I limit their exposure time or reserve it for emergencies and special cases
12%
215 votes
No
15%
262 votes
N/A
59%
1056 votes
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8.
Which of these moves do you think would be a good idea? Schools banning all wireless on school grounds or limiting their use
34%
614 votes
Parents encouraging or forcing children to use the landline at home instead of a cell phone
24%
429 votes
Parents not allowing their children to use cell phones at all
19%
350 votes
Schools removing wireless devices and installing desktops in learning areas
32%
570 votes
New school buildings being built as Faraday cages to block cellular signals
25%
449 votes
Other (please specify)
14%
246 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| na | 1.99% | 53 |
| 1.66% | 44 | |
| n/a | 1.13% | 30 |
| none | 1.09% | 29 |
| None of the above | 0.41% | 11 |
| nothing | 0.15% | 4 |
| not sure | 0.11% | 3 |
| no | 0.11% | 3 |
| Don't know | 0.08% | 2 |
| none of these | 0.08% | 2 |
| you're a fucking nutcase | 0.04% | 1 |
| n.a. | 0.04% | 1 |
| none of these answers | 0.04% | 1 |
| Blocking a signal puts children at risk in an emergency | 0.04% | 1 |
| People realizing that wireless is not dangerous or harmful, and focusing on things that actually are. This is ridiculous. | 0.04% | 1 |
| not banning anything | 0.04% | 1 |
| remove schooling | 0.04% | 1 |
| Pop | 0.04% | 1 |
| Black Schools With Black History Taught By Black Scholars! | 0.04% | 1 |
| Regulate usage | 0.04% | 1 |
| This is pseudoscience bullshit! | 0.04% | 1 |
| let them use | 0.04% | 1 |
| unsure | 0.04% | 1 |
| This is ridiculous | 0.04% | 1 |
| good to have for emergenct | 0.04% | 1 |
| biased survey | 0.04% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.04% | 1 |
| none of this is necessary | 0.04% | 1 |
| all above are silly | 0.04% | 1 |
| none, get a grip! | 0.04% | 1 |
| let the children pick what's more important to them and let them face the consequences | 0.04% | 1 |
| people not procreating | 0.04% | 1 |
| Allow wireless | 0.04% | 1 |
| Whatever | 0.04% | 1 |
| nil | 0.04% | 1 |
| do nothing and stop crying | 0.04% | 1 |
| dont have an answer | 0.04% | 1 |
| all of the above | 0.04% | 1 |
| nothing, there is no evidence that cellular and wireless radios emit harmful radiation | 0.04% | 1 |
| cell usage | 0.04% | 1 |
| I have no idea | 0.04% | 1 |
| Give appropriate answer choices | 0.04% | 1 |
| no, just no | 0.04% | 1 |
| not applicable | 0.04% | 1 |
| cell is fine | 0.04% | 1 |
| where's real proof of the harmful effects of wireless? | 0.04% | 1 |
| These are BS | 0.04% | 1 |
| I don't know | 0.04% | 1 |
| Shortening your surveys so we don't take all night completing them. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Don't like any of the above | 0.04% | 1 |
| I have no idea do what you want to do. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Some of these would be good ideas, but not to protect children from the "evils of wifi" It's not dangerous! | 0.04% | 1 |
| other | 0.04% | 1 |
| another alarmist thing...cell phones kill? | 0.04% | 1 |
| really | 0.04% | 1 |
| no idea | 0.04% | 1 |
| I do not believe this theory | 0.04% | 1 |
| Crazy people not mandating childrens' behaviors | 0.04% | 1 |
| IFK | 0.04% | 1 |
| no limit | 0.04% | 1 |
| let's be sensible about all this | 0.04% | 1 |
| schools should stop using technology as a replacement for actual teachers doing their jobs | 0.04% | 1 |
| I really don't know | 0.04% | 1 |
| i don't believe they are harmful | 0.04% | 1 |
| Naa | 0.04% | 1 |
| Derr | 0.04% | 1 |
| Storage of cell phones in their desk | 0.04% | 1 |
| allow all wireless/wifi | 0.04% | 1 |
| dont know | 0.04% | 1 |
| stop worrying about it. | 0.04% | 1 |
| N'A | 0.04% | 1 |
| limited useage | 0.04% | 1 |
| NA!! | 0.04% | 1 |
| Nine | 0.04% | 1 |
| all in moderation | 0.04% | 1 |
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9.
Do you believe wireless harms or helps children more, taking into account both the flexibility and the harmful consequences? Wireless is more harmful than helpful to children
47%
855 votes
Wireless is more helpful than harmful to children
53%
948 votes
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10.
With tablets and smartphones, many students no longer know how to use computers. Many do not know how to use the file manager, print documents, download files or use Microsoft Office. Considering that a majority of white collar jobs require adequate computer knowledge, does it concern you that schools are now actually reducing the amount of useful technology instruction? Yes, students need to know how to use Windows and Office (at least)
57%
1023 votes
Yes, but students can learn later
16%
286 votes
No, schools can teach what they want to
23%
417 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
77 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11% | 20 | |
| na | 0.83% | 15 |
| n/a | 0.61% | 11 |
| not sure | 0.17% | 3 |
| biased survey | 0.06% | 1 |
| that why they are all becoming drug dealers after they get out of school. | 0.06% | 1 |
| why learn something they will never use | 0.06% | 1 |
| I teach early childhood, technology, in my belief, should be saved for middle school. Wireless can sterilize children and harm their reproductive system. | 0.06% | 1 |
| They Need To Use Their OWN Brain Power! | 0.06% | 1 |
| What are the schools really teaching all day with no child left behind | 0.06% | 1 |
| This is extremely biased - also tablets & smartphones have apps for file management, printing, downloading, and microsoft office is also on android and OS. Not sure what you're trying to prove here. | 0.06% | 1 |
| teach them to read and bring back textbooks | 0.06% | 1 |
| Schools dumb kids down to pass tests, few teach cursive writing or how to work problems out without calculators. | 0.06% | 1 |
| no | 0.06% | 1 |
| do not care | 0.06% | 1 |
| nil | 0.06% | 1 |
| 1 and 2 | 0.06% | 1 |
| I don't think it's a big issue that students don't know how to use these | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can print and download on tablets... these aren't hard things to learn as necessary. Not many children need those tools. As a student, I haven't met many people for whom this is an issue. | 0.06% | 1 |
| they need to learn something from reading, writing and math. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Schools shouldn't be the ONLY educators for your children, do your part as a parent. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Don't know or care. | 0.06% | 1 |
| dont know | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on what it is becuase schools are using wireless and technology to do everything | 0.06% | 1 |
| I don't know | 0.06% | 1 |
| I've never seen children who use tablets/phones not able to use desk/laptops | 0.06% | 1 |
| with all of the other problems schools are facing this is not at the top of the list of concerns | 0.06% | 1 |
| I doubt a majority of whit collar jobs entail the use of PCs. | 0.06% | 1 |
| don't care | 0.06% | 1 |
| Not buying the bit about kids not knowing how to use computers | 0.06% | 1 |
| X | 0.06% | 1 |
| yes | 0.06% | 1 |
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