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What am I learning?
The appeal of digital media and how to maintain a healthy balance in my life.
Why am I learning it?
To understand the impact, both positive and negative that digital media has in my life.
How will I know I learned it?
Explore ways that different types of digital media
are, and aren't, designed to help us make good media choices.
Reflect on how digital media is designed to either help or hinder the addition of meaning and value in our lives.
Think about how to develop good, healthy habits when using digital media.
Key Vocabulary
addictive design
feedback loop
habit
humane design
Grade 8 - Digital Media and Your Brain - Lesson Slides
Humane or a Brain Drain? Student Handout
Grade 8 - Digital Media and Your Brain - Humane or a Brain Drain? Student Handout
Interactive Quiz: NS Teens Challenge
Lesson Quiz
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Social Media Test Drive
Healthy Social Media Habits
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