This document summarizes an interview with Rachit about computer and internet use at school. Some key points: - Rachit uses computers for learning software, improving understanding of lessons, and submitting projects online. The internet is used as a reference tool. - Rachit uses computers frequently and finds they usually help answer questions. Smart boards make lessons easier to understand but can have technical issues. - Mobile phones are not allowed at school as they cause distractions. Rachit feels computers at school should only be used for educational purposes. Etiquette like proper use and care of devices is important.

4. Rachit’s Interview

5. SUB-QUESTIONS

7. - 29/10.13
- 7 pm
- Society
• For what do you use computers/internet at school?
•
Response-In schools computers I use computer for
learning to use different software’s. Computers are
also a way of improving the understanding of a chapter
or lesson. Also computers are now attached to some
peripherals or hardware like touch boards which makes
learning interactive and fun. Internet is also used as
a reference tool and is very helpful; also cloud
storage feature helps us to submit our project to the
teacher without carrying usb drives. Internet is also
essential for smart boards to update with their server.

8. • SUB QUESTIONS
• How often do you use computers and with what result?
• Response - I use computers very frequently and most of
the time it helps me and I have an answer to my question.
• Does the use of computers always improve the standard
of lesson?
• Response- Yes, I think using computers always improve
the standards of the lesson.
• Does your school use smart board? What are the pros and
cons of their use?
• Response- Yes, My school uses smart boards. It’s biggest
advantage is that it make the whole thing very easy to
understand .Disadvantage is that is takes a lot of time and
technical error are frequent ,also a big drawback.

9. • Are you allowed mobile phones at school? If yes,
then what are the rules about their use and how do
you use them?
• Response- No, we are not allowed to use phones at
schools.
• What are your views about using mobile phones at
school?
• Response- I think it should not be allowed as it
causes a lot of disturbance and distracts us from the
main reason of going to school that is to study. Also
social networking sites are the reason too.

10. Krishna M. Kukrety (Relative)
29-10-2013
7:30 pm
Delhi, East INDIA
• How should the computer or internet be utilized at
school?
• Response-Children should have anytime access
provided the computer resources are utilized for
educative purposes i.e. anytime during recess free
period etc.

11. • What etiquettes should followed while using computers at school?
-Children should properly use there given devices and they
should not damage the hardware while using or working upon it. Devices
should be used carefully and the equipment should not be man-handled.
• Does the use of computers always improve the standard of lesson?
-Obviously, when you have internet access then you can
gather a lot of information upon the topic or chapter you are reading or
studying. The internet can also provide facts and references for the topic
thus enhancing the standard of the lesson.
• Should homework, projects, compiling portfolios, research, and etc. be
done for school digitally? What do you feel about that?
Both seem equally appealing to me. Doing projects digitally
for e.g. a collage, saves a lot of time and a lot of paper but if we see on
the other, side doing or making such projects or collages manually can
enhance all round information and effort can be put in like you gather a
couple of books and you select specific information and use it in your
project; digitally only a few buttons are pressed. Manual work helps in
fine-motor development.

12. • Should mobile phones be allowed at school? If yes,
then how should they be used?
Children should be allowed phones at
school but the phones should only register incoming
calls and outgoing calls can be forbidden by giving
them an empty sim card (0 balance) and the use of
internet should be prohibited on such cell phones.
Children should have access to the lobby phones for
any urgent calls. They should be monitored while
doing so.