Computers
- In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
- What would your life be like without computers?
- When was the first time you used a computer?
- In what conditions would you use a computer?
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Note: ‘Computers’ and ‘the internet’ are not exactly the same thing. But it is possible that questions about both “computers” and the internet are asked under the same topic.
Your Computer-Using Habits
- Do you use computers very much?
- (Similar to above) Do you often use computers?
- How often do you use a computer?
- When do you use a computer?
- What do you use computers for?
- Which websites do you often visit?
- (Similar to above) What part do computers play in your life?
- What are the benefits (for you) of using a computer?
- How much have computers changed your life?
- (Possibly) How often do you use a computer for work / study?
- What computer skill(s) would you like to learn?
- Do you like using computers?
Your First Computer Usage
- When did you start using computers?
- (Similar to above) When was the first time you used a computer?
- (Similar to above) When did you learn how to use a computer?
- What was your impression (or feeling) when you used a computer the first time?
- How did you learn to use a computer?
The Value of Computers
- Would you say computers are important?
- (Similar to above) Would you say computers are important in your life?
- (Similar to above) How important are computers to you?
- Do computers have much impact on your life?
- Have computers changed (= influenced) your life in any way? (If yes, how?)
- Are computers used much in your country?
- Do you think computers are useful (or important) in everyday life? (How?)
- (Similar to above) Do you find computers very useful in your everyday life?
- (Similar to above) What role do computers play in modern life?
- (Similar to above) Do you think computers are important in everyday life?
- (Similar to above) How are computers useful to people?
- (Similar to above) What do you think are the benefits of (using) a computer?
- Do you think computers have changed our lives for the better? (How? Compare today & our lives in pre-computer times.)
- Do you think computers have helped improve people’s lives?
- (Similar to above) Do you think the invention of computers has helped improve people’s lives?
- Do you think a computer can give you (or, one) better access to knowledge?
- Do you think there there are any disadvantages (or, drawbacks) to using computers?
- (Possible) What can you learn from computers?
- How ‘computer literate’ are you?
- What computer skill(s) would you like to learn?
Children and Computers/Computers in Education
- Do you think computers are useful for the education of children?
- (Similar to above) Computers are now used a lot in education. What do you think of this?
- (Similar to above) In your country, when do children at school use a computer?
- (Similar to above) Computers are now used a lot in the education of children. What do you think are the advantages of this?
- (Similar to above) Do you think computers are good or bad for children?
- (Similar to above) What effect do computers have on children?
- (Similar to above) Do you think it’s a good or a bad thing to teach children how to use a computer?
- Do you think there should be restrictions on (or, controls on) the use of computers/the internet by children?
- How do you think parents could minimize (or avoid) the negative effects of computers on their children?
Computer Games
- Do you play computer games?
- How often do you play computer games?
Problems
- What do you do when your computer has problems?
- Do you think there are any disadvantages (or, downsides) from using (or, working on) computers?
The Future of Computers
- Do you think computers are perfect now or do they still need to be improved
Learning about Computers
- (Unconfirmed question) How ‘computer literate’ are you?
- Do you think it’s important to learn to use a computer?
- Would you like to learn more computer skills?
- (Similar to above) Is there any particular computer skill that you would like to learn? (Why?)
Computers in Society
- In what ways do people use computers in your country?
How much have computers changed people’s lives in the past few decades?
