Screen Time: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Signs of Overuse
Explore the concept of screen time, its impact on daily activities, advantages, disadvantages, signs of excessive use, and time spent on various screens. Engage in a reflective exercise to evaluate personal screen time habits with the help of informative resources and visual aids.
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Brainstorm all of the different activities during the day that involve being in front of a screen. You could watch Digital Life 101 here: https://www.commonsense.org/educatio n/digital-citizenship/lesson/finding- balance-in-a-digital-world [accessed 26.05.2020]. Image: pixabay.com
What are the advantages of being connected 24/7? What virtues could it develop? What are the disadvantages? Complete a table showing the benefits and dangers of screen time. Advantages Disadvantages
What are the signs that you are spending too long in front of a screen? These might be physical signs (e.g. head ache) or social signs (e.g. skipping family meals). Annotate a picture with the signs. What should you do when you notice any of these signs? Image: clipartlibrary.com
How long do you estimate that you spend on screens on an average day? Over a day, fill out the table below with how long you spend using different types of screens. Be as honest as possible. Computer /laptop Mobile phone/ TV Games consoles e.g. PlayStation Total tablet/ iPad Amount of time
For homework, work with a parent or carer to fill in how much time you really spend in front of screens over 24 hours. Try to be honest there are no prizes for the most/least! Computer /laptop Mobile phone/ TV Games consoles e.g. PlayStation Total tablet/ iPad Amount of time
