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Is It Bad For You?
Is It Bad For You?
Reflect On...
Reflect On...
How many hours per day of screen time do you think is unhealthy? How much is too much?
How many hours per day of screen time do you think is unhealthy? How much is too much?
Explain why and to identify the negative effects of too much screen time.
Think about all the ways that you personally have screen time each day—on your phone, using a computer, watching TV, etc. How many hours do you think it adds up to?
Think about all the ways that you personally have screen time each day—on your phone, using a computer, watching TV, etc. How many hours do you think it adds up to?
Note: Compare to your guesses about how much daily screen time is unhealthy. Are you over or under that number?
How much screen time is unhealthy is actually a complicated question. We can't just consider the total amount of time each day; we have to consider how exactly we're spending our screen time to get a better understanding of its impact.
How much screen time is unhealthy is actually a complicated question. We can't just consider the total amount of time each day; we have to consider how exactly we're spending our screen time to get a better understanding of its impact.
Activity
Activity
Responsible Use
Responsible Use
Complete part 1 of the worksheet. (Make a copy of google doc to fill in sections)
Directions:
Directions:
Watch the KQED Above the Noise video "Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?"
Capture your thoughts in the notes tracker below.
You should identify a minimum of three key takeaways and one comment in each of the other sections.
Reflect On...
Reflect On...
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Questions I Have …
Questions I Have …
I can relate because ...
I can relate because ...
I can't relate because …
I can't relate because …
Takeaway 1:
Takeaway 1:
Screen time is too general a term. It's more useful to look at how long and how often we are using the screen and whether we are using it actively or passively.
Takeaway 2:
Takeaway 2:
Research about screen time and health isn't conclusive but may suggest:
Screen time right before bed and heavy screen time throughout the day can lead to problems with sleep.
Screen time can have addictive qualities through "feedback loops."
Links between screen time and depression may exist but are likely very small.
Passive screen time is more strongly linked to negative well-being, but active screen time is linked to positive effects, like connecting with others and finding your "tribe."
Active Use
Active Use
Active use as contributing online via posts, comments, or any other form of online communication and expression.
Passive Use
Passive Use
Passive use as scrolling through online content without reacting to it.
As the video mentioned, more research needs to be done on the health effects of screen media use, but there are some trends that can help us reflect on how we each personally use screen media.
As the video mentioned, more research needs to be done on the health effects of screen media use, but there are some trends that can help us reflect on how we each personally use screen media.
How You Use It
How You Use It
Complete Part 2 of the Responsible Use worksheet.
Note: The more honest you are in your answers, the more helpful it will be.
Research shows that despite what we know about the health effects of screen time, many people still use their devices in ways that are likely unhealthy.
Research shows that despite what we know about the health effects of screen time, many people still use their devices in ways that are likely unhealthy.
Responsible Use Plan
Responsible Use Plan
Complete Part 3 of the Responsible Use worksheet and refer to the slides above and other information you learned and reflected on today.
Now that you've reflected on both your own personal screen time and the screen time of others, think about ways you can adjust your screen time to make it more healthy.
Now that you've reflected on both your own personal screen time and the screen time of others, think about ways you can adjust your screen time to make it more healthy.
Lesson Quiz
Lesson Quiz
Family Tips
Family Tips
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
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