THE world our kids live in today is full of digital play. From videos, games to e-learning, it is no wonder that effects of screen time has become an ongoing worry for most parents. My stand has always been embodied by the word “phygital,” physical plus digital. I have always believed that technology is there to serve its purpose, not to be excessively consumed nor be detrimental to our kids’ lives. For our family, technology has always been utilized as a source for information. From finding images of species of plants and animals to print as flash cards when my kids were young, to Marcus googling images of his favorite superheroes he can print to trace, I have always valued this fun way to combine physical and digital play. This, for me, is the healthy way to prepare our kids to be “future-ready.”
A few weeks ago, I was privileged to be invited to the HP New Asian Learning Experience Study in Makati Shangri-La.
Some of the findings the survey shared were:
- Ensuring their children are future-proof is a top priority for Filipino parents.
- Seventy percent of Filipinos, the highest among markets surveyed, are willing to spend on extra classes or activities for their children outside of regular school work.
- Ninety-one percent say it is most important for their children to be happy when they grow up.
- Parents believe that printed materials are essential to learning.
The study also explored how the personalities of the surveyed Filipino parents impact the ways in which they define learning for their children, in order to ensure they have the right skills for their future success.
HP Philippines Managing Director Pallasena V. Viswanath reveals the Philippines-specific insights from the HP New Asian Learning Experience study, and how the company continues to support Filipino parents in future-proofing their children.
The study revealed that most Filipino parents are realists. They are aware of the potential obstacles their children may face in the future, and are willing to do whatever they can to ensure they are prepared. They want their kids to be exposed to the world and develop skills they can use beyond the classroom and in real life.
“The study gives us insights on how learning is evolving and where our innovation can ensure these young learners thrive,” said Viswanath. “At HP, we are aligned with the parental focus on reinventing learning to create a positive impact on their children.”
In all countries surveyed including China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and India, future proofing children is the greatest concern for all parents. Amid accelerating inflation in the Philippines, 75 percent of Filipino parents surveyed say they worry about the rising cost of living, while 56 percent are worried about job security for their kids in the future market. This is why a major challenge Filipinos take on for their children is finding ways for them to learn a wide range of skills. Seventy percent of these parents, the highest among all markets surveyed, are willing to use a part of their family’s income for extra classes or activities in order to give their children an advantage over their peers.
When asked about their top priority for their child’s future, the study revealed Filipino parents only want their children to be happy and feel fulfilled. Ninety-three percent even say they like teaching their children because it’s the best time to bond, instead of controlling their learning.
Filipino parents want to take advantage of technology alongside traditional learning. The HP New Asian Learning Experience study also revealed that parents believe printed materials will impact their child’s learning more positively than purely digital learning.
Ultimately, they perceive a mix of both print and digital as most beneficial. Parents feel that printed materials are better used for activities related to art (61 percent), math (60 percent), and memorization (50 percent), whereas electronic materials better facilitate learning in music or auditory skills (60 percent) and art (57 percent).
HP, through its range of innovative printers and personal computers, such as the HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3775 and the HP Pavilion x360, reinvents learning to ensure that students have the right tools to develop their skills and help in practical, creative, critical and inventive learning.
I personally am a proud owner of an HP Deskjet 3830 series, which I can practically print anywhere from with the HP Smart Application.
For more information, please visit HP Official Store in Lazada.