After collecting the feedback from the survey, I made a series of charts to show the results:
Question 3:
1. | I personally believe it would be a good idea due to the fact that the technological age is advancing day by day, and it's inevitable that technological and media devices are going to be incorporated to our national curriculum, as they already are so it would be a good idea to see where and how these devices are getting used and allow those members of society who are not involved within the educational environment anymore to gain an insight on the inner-workings of the curriculum. |
2. | I think it would useful, as it is always good to be considerate on the future of education, as everyone learns differently, using media could be a good opportunity to explore the potential effects of new media in education, which to me would be quite interesting, as to see if there are also any techniques I could use to learn from. |
3. | To give parents and the general population an insight into how technology can be used to help educate their children. (and some teachers too!) |
4. | a positive documentary about the opportunities rather than the' dangers' of new media is avery good idea |
5. | It will let people know how information can be presented in many different ways. |
6. | Good educational video for parents and teachers. Shows that technology can be helpful too, not just hurtful. |
7. | think it's been done before but maybe about individual innovations . a programme giving overview of several innovations and their uses in schools could be interesting |
8. | Because the situation is changing rapidly and everyone needs to think about the implications. |
9. | Because of the general increase of use of new media in education, a documentary detailing the advances and differing usage seems like a good idea. |
10. | It enables all children access to 'new' media who otherwise might not have the means to use it/them. |
11. | Perhaps it will rectify any misconceptions? |
12. | It might be very boring and cliched. I work in IT and most documentaries by academics really have no idea about technology. Often the ideas of interactive and self paced learning are things that traditional educational providers don't really understand. |
13. | It is very current |
14. | nothing wrong with being informed and also learning about new things. When you are informed about something then you can make a point of view about it |
15. | It will help students learn. |
16. | I can see reasons why it would be a good idea i.e - to inform parents as to how new media is educating thier children But in my opinion I doubt that it would get high viewing figures even if shown during peak hours. |
17. | Help parents learn |
18. | It will help parents have a better understanding of their children's studies |
19. | always good to know more about new media |
20. | Such a program would likely be interesting to parents in general as it would make them a little more aware of the methods being used to educate their children, it might also interest some students to learn more about potential learning methods. |
21. | would be interesting to see extent and scope |
22. | It would be educational |
Question 4:
1. | To be perfectly honest, it doesn't really matter what time the documentary is aired at due to the technological advance in satellite television with the option to record specific programmes at any given time. |
2. | It is hard to say, when the best time to air such a thing would be, this depends on the audience, for me personally at 5pm/5.30pm I tend to be doing other things. |
3. | Depending on the intended audience, this may prove to be a good or bad idea. Most student shouldn't be bussy at the said time, but if the broader, working class was to be reached, the standart time of 7pm/8pm would most likely be more applicable. |
4. | Too early for people coming home from work |
5. | not necessarily a good adult slot but could catch a broad parent/offspring audience |
6. | Most of the target audience will not be home during that time. Best to have it later in the evening after dinner, as it may attract the attention of more professionals, busy parents and children. |
7. | Mothers, some fathers and students are often watching TV whilst dinner is either being prepared or eaten around that time and before people go out to evening classes or do other evening activities. |
8. | 5/5:30 pm tends to be the time when people are just getting off or on to work. |
9. | should be aimed more at parents and teachers so later better. |
10. | Not many people are home and free to watch TV then. It would be better at a later time. |
11. | Professionals do not get home until 6.00/6.30 |
12. | not TV viewing time for most except very young kids |
13. | Will capture school children. |
14. | Too early for people who work. Only good for school kids! |
15. | too early, many people still at work |
16. | It would have high viewing figures. |
17. | too early |
18. | It is a prime time for students to view it. |
19. | This is the time when most teens/children are getting home and watching TV, before thier parents get home, therefore I doubt they would be interested in watching how new media is used in education, since they are in education themselves. and could cause problems for schools as other institutions will have better education facilities |
20. | If aimed at parents, needs a later time |
21. | Coming home from work time/ preparing supper etc. |
22. | Most people returning from work |
23. | The show should be a little later as most adults are only finishing work at 5pm. |
24. | Because people aren't usually busy at that time |
25. | people would see it |
Question 5:
1. | This should be aired on terrestrial television channels such as the BBC Network, ITV Network due to reaching a wider audience. |
2. | Channel 4 or BBC 4 Channel 4 are known for doing Documentaries (usually around 9) and BBC 4 is a channel dedicated to factual programs, including documentaries. |
3. | BBC1 or 2 for max access |
4. | Channel 4 perhaps, but I would more likely expect to see the documentary on the internet. |
5. | BBC 2, public service remit, timing |
6. | BBC (Government run, educational programming), PBS (USA), Channel 4 (some documentaries?) |
7. | Channel 4 is aimed at younger people and is more cutting edge. As well as being one of the main terrestrial channels it also would be repeated on Channel 4+1, so more chance of getting a wider audience. |
8. | Honestly I have no idea, discovery channel? Local station? |
9. | BBC2 |
10. | Channel 4 - good rep for documentaries. |
11. | BBC2 or Channel 4 |
12. | Unknown |
13. | Channel 4 possibly as they always have documentaries. |
14. | Channel 4 or 5 Not a mainstream interest item. |
15. | Public tv stations, perhaps documentary cables. |
16. | bbc1 - has the most integrity of the channels. |
17. | BBC because they do a lot of doco's |
18. | Any channel targeting Students of the proposed age group. |
19. | BBC Teacher's TV |
20. | BBC? |
21. | BBC2 |
22. | bbc |
23. | 1-4 |
24. | Channel 4 usually presents these kind of documentary. |
25. | Channel 5 because they normally do documentarys on that channel |
26. | bbc 2 |
27. | BBC - educational |
Question 6:
1. | It would more than likely appeal to teachers more than children because it gives a demonstration on how other schools and educational facilities are incorporating technology into specific studies and courses. This would also allow other schools to invest and replicate methodologies of teaching and use them in their own schools and facilities. |
2. | yes it would be a opener for more discussion |
3. | My daughter who is 10, is already using new media in project research and presentation. Children and teachers would relate to it. |
4. | Children: See whether what they are getting matches up with what's available. Teachers: See what is possible - get new ideas or positive feedback on what we are already doing |
5. | I believe it would fascinating for teachers as it is their work area, and they watch it see if there is anything they can draw from it. Students may not be so keen on watching it, it depends on their own personal motives. |
7. | It would give the teachers ideas about how many different ways information can be presented to make it more interesting to students and it would help students understand that information is available to them in many different formats. |
8. | I think teacher definatly will, might give them some insight on how they can use technology. As far as students go... it could go ethier away. |
9. | tv companies frequently hype up their subjects to boost audience numbers. better would be a balanced view, giving merits and drawbacks of the new media types. |
10. | Maybe not children. |
11. | Both have a vested interest in how to improve educational |
13. | Covers a topic that is close to home. |
14. | Maybe they will get ideas of how other people are using media? |
15. | It depends on the actual relevance. It also depends on whether is has actual applications for teachers and students or if it just another "in the future robots will solve all our problems" type documentary |
18. | It depends on their personal tastes. |
19. | If hosted in the correct way, then children would be interested in seeing how some schools are more advanced than others. And teachers likewise. |
20. | Some may wish to see this documentary to expand their knowledge, which of course depends greatly on th content and the style of it, but a large percentage I would expect to not give it a chance as the documentary is practically talking about their daily lives. |
21. | I don´t think children would be interested in such studies at that age but depending on the teacher, they could find it interesting, |
22. | depends on content |
23. | Teachers more-so than children, although some older children might be interested. |
24. | Not sure one documentary would be able to 'reach' adults and children |
Question 7:
1. | Most parents could find it beneficial to see a documentary of this kind to further familiarize themselves with the daily school lives of the children. My parents aren't in this country, so no to the second one. |
2. | Their children are learning things they didn’t have the opportunity to, so parents would most likely want to see the information about it |
3. | depends on the parents interest of their children scholastic life's. |
4. | I think it all depends on the taste that people have, some people might find it interesting other people might not. |
5. | Why not if its suitable |
6. | My parents would be interested in the myriad of potential new learning resources. I would not be interested. |
Question 8:
1. | Definitely, as it would talk about the effects of new media in education which is fascinating, it could help potentially change the way education is conducted. |
2. | because technology is advancing at a tremendous pace and there are new things daily. |
3. | Will focus on what is needed in schools that isn't there currently. |
4. | Teaching was different when we were at school and it would be interesting to see what new equipment is used in schools these days. |
5. | It will present aspects of new media in use, that people wouldnt have thought of. |
6. | Any new information is educational. |
7. | Why not? In definition everything that gives information to the audience is educational, including cartoons. |
9. | Interesting but not essential knowledge. |
13. | It's supposed to be Educational. |
14. | I hate to be pedantic, but isn't that the point of a documentary? To educate. |
15. | it should be , in the broadest sense |
16. | depends on content |
Question 9:
1. | We are all still learning, so it would be informative and interesting to see how students are taught now using all the new technology and information that is now so widely available. |
2. | It would be a good eye opener on how technology affects education |
3. | I'm interested particularly in social media, so would watch it, also to see where my daughter's secondary school curriculum may involve new media. |
4. | well... I rarely watch TV and when i do its for entertainment, for me a documentary has to have a layout where they cover many topics under one roof in short scenes. Much like most science programs take 10 mins at a time to show each experiment and how it works. |
5. | Provides insight into modernisation of education |
6. | Will enable me to understand what is currently available in the curriculum and what needs to be addressed. |
7. | I would decide on whether to watch this or not on the basis on how it would be advertised. It would need to have a good title and a catchy add. |
8. | That depends on whether or not as a whole it is assembled in an interesting manner, I would love to be able to take something I didn't know away from it, experimental education sounds very interesting. |
10. | Just from a gadget lovers perspective only. Otherwise not interested in this subject. |
11. | because it is a topic that I have had past involvement in. I like the subject. |
13. | because I am rubbish at technology... |
14. | I don't study Media but I do have an interest in it. |
15. | perhaps I should, but it doesn't grab me |
17. | don't have much else to do! |
18. | Media is interesting |
