Screen time discussion

What skills do you learn from your gaming /watching online video? 

Answer explanation

Skills can include hand eye co-ordination, problem solving, visual scanning of the environment, reaction time/speed, reading skills, ability to work in a team, etc.

Do you think these skills help you in other areas of life? Give a reason for your answer.

Does your gaming/watching online video use help you be a better friend?  Explain your answer.

What things in particular do you like about your gaming / watching of online video?

Would you explain the way your favourite game works to me? 

Answer explanation

Eg - What is the aim of the game?  What kinds of strategies are used?  What are the mistakes people make in playing this game? What levels are you up to)

Can you tell me about your favourite you-tuber / online video channel? 

Answer explanation

Eg-where do they come from?  Why are they successful when others aren’t?  What is funny about it?  Where did you learn about this?

What three non-gaming/non-tech activities do you most like to do?

Are there any non gaming/video watching activities I could do with you or help you get started on or help you set up which you would enjoy?  Any others?

In your opinion, if your friends were on their devices for every moment they were awake this school holidays, what would be bad about this?

Answer explanation

eg imagination, longer term concentration skills, reading skills, how it affects people around you

If we were going to set up a schedule for the next week only about what times of the day/night you would and wouldn’t game – what do you think is reasonable?