09 - Screen Time vs Offline Time

What does moderation mean?

• doing something within reason

• texting instead of calling

• calling instead of texting

• playing games on a phone for a long time

Is it scientifically proven that the light from screens make it difficult to fall asleep?

• Yes

• No

What's true about spending a lot of time "plugged in" (online)?

• It can hurt your friendships.

• It can hurt your grades.

• It can hurt your mental health.

• All of the above.

How can you help your offline friendships?

• Don't look at your phone when talking with your friends.

• Check for notifications from friends every day

• Tag friends in pictures online

• Never spend more time talking offline than online

Technology might be a problem for people if...

• it keeps people from having face-to-face relationships.

• it helps people with their responsibilities.

• they have a hard time cutting back on offline time.

• All of the above.

A group of people with shared goals or interests

• Emotional contagion

• Bias

• Community

• Bullying

What is a NEGATIVE part of being in an online community?

• Finding people with common interests

• Learning from people all over the world

• Having anything you post be permanent

• All of the above

A digital addiction is...

• caused by someone owning too much technology

• a dependence on the use of digital technologies

• not a real condition

• cured by never going on the internet ever again

If a friend posts something online that hurts your feelings, what should you do?

• Post something hurtful about them

• Ask why they're mad at you in the comments.

• Text them and say they hurt your feelings.

• Ask to talk to them in person.

According to research, which of the below adjustments in screen time would likely have positive health effects? (Select all that apply.)

• Keeping your notifications on throughout the school day to make sure you know everything that's going on.

• Putting your phone away, outside of arm's reach, an hour before bedtime.

• Spending a higher percentage of screen time watching videos about dieting and exercise.

• Turning on the "Do Not Disturb" function on your phone during school and family time.