Teacher/Educator Survey Questionnaire: The Impact of Using Technology vs. Traditional Book Reading Among Nursery Children in Balmain Care for Kids AY 2025-2026

Teacher/Educator Survey Questionnaire: The Impact of Using Technology vs. Traditional Book Reading Among Nursery Children in Balmain Care for Kids AY 2025-2026 Introduction: Thank you for participating in this survey. Your responses will help us understand how the use of technology and traditional book reading methods impact the learning and engagement of nursery children at Balmain Care for Kids. Please answer the following questions based on your observations and experiences with the children in your care. Demographic Information (Optional) 1. Your role: o Teacher o Educator o Assistant o Other (Please specify): ______________ 2. Years of experience working with nursery children: o 0–2 years o 3–5 years o 6–10 years o 10+ years Section 1: Use of Technology vs. Traditional Book Reading 1. How often do you use technology (e.g., tablets, interactive whiteboards, or educational apps) in your reading sessions with nursery children? o Very often o Occasionally o Rarely o Never 2. How often do you use traditional books (e.g., physical picture books, storybooks) in your reading sessions with nursery children? o Very often o Occasionally o Rarely o Never 3. In your opinion, which method do the children engage with more? o Technology-based reading o Traditional book reading o Both methods equally o Neither 4. In your experience, do children show more excitement or enthusiasm when using technology for reading activities? o Yes, significantly o Yes, but not significantly o No, there is no noticeable difference o No, they prefer traditional books Section 2: Impact on Learning and Development 5. How do you feel technology-based reading impacts the children's literacy development (e.g., vocabulary, comprehension, attention span)? o Positive impact o Neutral impact o Negative impact o Not sure 6. How do you feel traditional book reading impacts the children's literacy development? o Positive impact o Neutral impact o Negative impact o Not sure 7. Have you observed any changes in the children’s ability to stay focused or engaged during reading sessions using technology versus traditional books? o Yes, they stay more focused with technology o Yes, they stay more focused with traditional books o No noticeable difference o I have not observed any changes 8. Which method do you think helps children develop better language skills (e.g., listening, speaking, and understanding)? o Technology-based reading o Traditional book reading o Both methods equally o Neither Section 3: Advantages and Challenges 9. What are the main advantages of using technology in reading sessions with nursery children? (Select all that apply) o Interactive and engaging o Provides a variety of multimedia content (e.g., videos, sounds) o Helps in developing digital literacy o Can cater to different learning styles o Other (please specify): ______________ 10. What are the main challenges or disadvantages of using technology in reading sessions? (Select all that apply) • Distractions from other apps or content • Dependence on devices • Lack of personal interaction or connection • Shorter attention span • Other (please specify): ______________ 11. What are the main advantages of using traditional books in reading sessions with nursery children? (Select all that apply) • Promotes imagination and creativity • Encourages a love for reading • More tactile and hands-on experience • Easier to create a calm and focused environment • Other (please specify): ______________ 12. What are the main challenges or disadvantages of using traditional books in reading sessions? (Select all that apply) • Limited interactivity or engagement • Can be repetitive • Difficult to cater to diverse learning styles • Physical damage (e.g., torn pages, books lost) • Other (please specify): ______________ Section 4: General Feedback 13. In your experience, do you think a combination of both technology and traditional books provides the most effective learning experience for nursery children? • Yes, a combination works best • No, technology is more effective • No, traditional books are more effective • Not sure 14. What additional resources or support would help you in implementing technology or traditional book reading more effectively in your classroom? ________________________________________ 15. Any other comments or suggestions regarding the use of technology versus traditional books in nursery education?