Computers

1. In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
2. What would your life be like without computers?
3. When was the first time you used a computer?
4. In what conditions would you use a computer?
5. Do you use computers very much?
6. When do you use a computer?
7. What do you use the computer for?
8. What was your impression when you used a computer the first time?
9. How did you learn to use a computer?
10. Have computers changed your life in any way (if yes, how)?
11. Are computers used much in your country?
12. Do you think computers are useful in everyday life (how)?
13. Computers are now used a lot in education. What do you think of this?

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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?