The Use of the Internet Based on the Survey at Viimsi School
- 1. Using the Internet Maarja Toomsalu Kelli Eha
- 2. General Using the Internet and communication websites Questionaire was created by Kelli and Maarja in the beginning of 2011 Pupils i n ages 14-19 243 respondents 118 boys and 125 girls
- 3. Questions Do you have Internet connection in your home? When did you start using the Internet? How much do you use the Internet for your homework? Which social networks do you use? Has your favourite website changed your life? How?
- 4. Have you ever had any complications on the Internet? Which ones? Is there anything you would like to change about social networks? How safe is the Internet in your opinion?
- 5. Internet connection at home No connection 4 pupils from 243
- 6. Beginning of the internet usage Youngest 2 years Oldest 14 years Mostly started using 6-9 years
- 7. Internet and studying Most of the respondents are using the Internet for studying Older pupils are using the Internet more for studying than younger pupils Boys and girls are using the Internet equally
- 8. Social networks Facebook MSN Orkut Twitter Skype Also eKool
- 9. Why are we using social networks? New acquaintances Communicate with friends/family Job Information Mobile bills are cheaper You can keep in touch with your friends
- 10. Unpleasant experiences 118 from 243 have had unpleasant experiences like: unpleasant people viruses gossips disturbing commercials, pictures, videos
- 11. Changes in social networks Most pupils don’t want to change anything Spams More privacy More protection
- 12. How safe is the Internet?
- 13. Conclusion Majority of pupils use the Internet constantly (also for studying) Most popular social networks are Facebook and MSN 118 of 243 believe the Internet should be safer
- 14. Thank you for listening!