History of Screens
When was the first screen developed?
1856 1897 1903
The first electronic screen was developed in 1897 by Karl Ferdinand Braun, who invented the first cathode ray tube (CRT).
What percentage of teenagers watch TV everyday?
85% 33% 57%
Approximately 57% of teenagers watch TV every day, with the average daily viewing time being about one hour and 49 minutes.
If you spend 5 hours or more on screen time each day, is it a good habit or bad habit?
Bad habit - based on professional studies.
Does screen time negatively affect your sleep quality?
Yes, it does in many ways.
How many devices do you have in your room?
Answers may vary
When was the first LCD/Plasma screen developed?
1923 1948 1964
The first practical plasma display was developed in 1964.
What percentage of children watch tv each day?
96% 75% 83%
Almost all children (96%) watch TV and other screen content daily, with a large majority (84%) watching programs specifically made for children. The average child watches over 10.6 hours of screen content per week, with the TV set being the most common device used daily.
On average, how many hours should you spend on screen time?
2 hours a day is healthy for all students
Does screen time interfere with real life relationships or responsibilities?
Yes, it does interfere with relationships and responsibilities by causing emotional disconnection and an ability to focus on tasks and face to face communication.
When was the first Playstation invented?
1994 2001 1872
Invented -3rd December 1994
When was the first Blue Light screen developed?
1980's 1990's 2000's
The first blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were developed in the early 1990s.
How many cinema screens are there worldwide?
150k 320k 200k
There are approximately 200,000 cinema screens worldwide.
Does screen time bring your family closer together or tear you apart?
Answers may vary
What behaviours are caused from excessive screen time?
Excessive screen time can lead to various behavioral issues, including increased aggression, anxiety, depression, and hyperactivity. It is also associated with a decrease in attention span, lower psychological well-being, and reduced social skills due to less face-to-face interaction.
What was the first Nintendo DS?
1989 2005 2004
The first Nintendo DS was released in North America on November 21, 2004
When was the first TV invented?
1840 1959 1927
The first electronic television was invented by Philo Farnsworth, who demonstrated the first working all-electronic system on September 7, 1927
What percentage of time is spent using a screen during school?
72% 59% 88%
1st to 4th grade spent over 88% of their school-issued device time in school, while high school students spent about 78-79%.
What are the primary uses for screen time?
Entertainment, social, school, creativity, homework or communication
Which chemical is reduced in the body due to screen time?
Screen time can lead to reduced levels of melatonin, a hormone that helps with sleep, because the blue light from screens suppresses its production.
What is the first game boy?
1988 1969 1989 2005
The first Game Boy was an 8-bit, fourth-generation handheld video game console released by Nintendo in 1989.
Where is the biggest screen in the world?
Brazil France USA
The world's biggest screen is the Sphere in Las Vegas, USA
What percentage of primary schoolers have a smart phone by the age of 10?
30% 42% 56%
Approximately 42% of children have a smartphone by age 10, and this rises to around 71% by age 12. Studies show that by age 14, 91% of children have a phone.
How many different types of camera screens are there?
6 1 4
There are four main types of camera screens: non-articulating, tilt, selfie, and fully articulating.
What is the outer layer of the brain that can thin during adolescence due to too much screen time?
Too much screen time may cause physical changes to your brain. The cortex is the outer layer of the brain that processes information. During adolescence, the cortex undergoes critical development. Screen time may affect its growth.
When was the first gaming live stream?
1993 1999 2007
The first recognizable video game live stream occurred in 1993 with a 12-year-old named JJ Styles.