Raising Your Child in a Digital World:
Finding a healthy balance of time online without techno tantrums and conflict
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Student Digital Wellbeing Assessment
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Welcome to the Student Digital Wellbeing Assesment! Before we start please answer some of these questions.
On an average weekday (Mon-Fri), how many hours per day are you spending on devices, outside the school day? This includes smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, TV, smartwatch? This does NOT include time spent online doing homework or assignments. (If you use iOS Screen Time or Android's Digital Wellbeing you can get some data from here. If not, just take a guess.)
(Required)
0-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-8 hours
9-11 hours
> 11 hours
On an average weekend (Sat-Sun), how many hours per day are you spending on devices, outside the school day? This includes smartphones, laptops, tablets, gaming consoles, TV, smartwatch? This does NOT include time spent online doing homework or assignments.
(Required)
0-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-8 hours
9-11 hours
> 11 hours
On an average day (Mon-Sun), how many hours per day are you spending outdoors?
(Required)
Less than 30 minutes
30-60 minutes
60-90 minutes
more than 90 minutes
On an average day (Mon-Sun), how many hours per day are you spending being physically active (walking, playing sport, running, swimming, training for sport)?
(Required)
Less than 30 minutes
30-60 minutes
60-90 minutes
more than 90 minutes
> 2 hours
Is your use of technology currently supporting your wellbeing?
(Required)
Always
Mostly
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Lastly, What grade are you in?
(Required)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
PILLAR 1: DIGITAL BORDERS & BOUNDARIES
Most of the time...
1. I turn small, hand-held digital devices (such as a phone, laptop, computer, touchscreen, tablet, gaming console) off at least 60 minutes before I need to fall asleep.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
2. My bedroom is a tech-free zone.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
3. I wait at least 10 minutes before I turn on my phone/laptop/tablet in the morning, OR I don’t use devices at all in the morning.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
4. My tech-time doesn’t interfere with my relationships with friends and family members and personal commitments
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5. I can control when and how much time I spend with devices during a ‘typical’ week.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6. I have restrictions about where I can use devices at home.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. If I see something inappropriate or scary online, if I am cyberbullied, or have a predator approach me, I would go and tell a trusted adult.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8. I don't wear headphones and/or use a smartphone when I’m a pedestrian.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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Pillar 1 Results
PILLAR 2: NEURO-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLES
1. I get at least 90 minutes of sunshine each day (where I can).
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
2. I have trouble switching off devices when my parents/carers or teachers ask me to do so, or when I choose to do so.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
3. I avoid multitasking when I’m studying or doing homework online.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
4. I resist multitasking when I’m online for leisure (gaming, watching TV, social media etc)
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5. I do my most challenging, important homework or study when my focus and energy are at their peak.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6. I pause before I post information or images or videos online (your ‘digital DNA’)
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. I’m physically active at least 60 minutes a day.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8. Most nights I get 9-11 hours of sleep (if I’m aged 5-13 years) or 8-10 hours (if I’m aged 14-17 years)
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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Pillar 2 Results
PILLAR 3: DOMINATE DIGITAL DISTRACTIONS
1. I’ve turned off any non-essential alerts and notifications on the devices I use.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
2. I’ve set up VIP notifications and know how to bundle notifications to come at a time that suits me.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
3. I know how to turn off the auto-play feature on YouTube and other video streaming services.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
4. I know how to activate Do Not Disturb mode on a tablet or smartphone or other strategies so I’m not disturbed when working on challenging and important tasks.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5. I use my phone or other digital devices during meal.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6. I use my phone or other digital devices when I’m socialising with my friends or family.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. I switch devices to airplane mode when required.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8. I can focus for roughly the same time in minutes, as my age (for example, if you’re 14 you can focus for approximately 14 minutes).
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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Pillar 3 Results
PILLAR 4: DIGITAL DISCONNECTION
1. I am bored from time to time each week.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
2. I am involved in non-tech activities (sporting, creative, community) each week.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
3. There are rules and restrictions on what and when I can access content on digital devices at home.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
4. I avoid using technology when I’m feeling big emotions like anger, anxiety, sadness, frustration, boredom.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5. I have a set spot in the house where digital devices go overnight.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
6. I would be okay if I went on a holiday with no WiFi or Internet coverage.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. I can easily turn off digital devices when I feel like I’ve had enough, without an adult nudging me to do so.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8. I eat most meals without using technology.
(Required)
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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Pillar 4 Results
Hidden
Total Result:
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