Finding Balance in a Digital World Lesson Quiz

What are some benefits of being online 24/7?

There are 2 right answers

• I can keep in touch with my friends and family anytime

• Being online can distract me

  from being present with my

  family, like at dinner.

• I feel like I always have to

  respond to a message right

  away, even if I don't want to.

• I can watch funny videos

  whenever I want

What are some drawbacks of being online 24/7?

There are 2 right answers

• Being online can distract me

  from being present with my

  family, like at dinner.

• I can watch funny videos

  whenever I want

• I can keep in touch with my

  friends and family anytime

• I feel like I always have to

  respond to a message right

  away, even if I don't want to.

Which of the following best describes the concept of media balance?

• Not using any form of digital media.

• Getting distracted by digital media when doing homework.

• Choosing to play only your favorite video games.

• Using digital media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with your other life activities.

Kaira likes to create art, especially paintings. But lately Kaira has been so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do?

• Wait until your schedule slows down. You can always do your art later.

• ​​​​Use a sketching app while watching videos so you can focus on two things at the same time.

• Schedule time to paint and turn off your phone during that time. It's important to do the things you like.

• Cross this activity off your list because you can't do everything.

Kendall likes to relax before bed by watching funny videos on her phone, but she often loses track of time and doesn't go to sleep until really late. Then she has a hard time waking up for school in the morning, making her feel grumpy. Thinking about the Digital Habits Checkup, what would be an appropriate challenge for Kendall to try?

• Using her phone to chat with friends instead of watching videos.

• Setting a timer to watch videos for 15 minutes, then putting her phone on a charger in another room at night.

• Forcing herself to go to sleep early without having a moment to relax.

• Watching videos earlier when she's doing her homework.

Which one is the definition of Digital habits?

• Behaviors we do not do often or regularly with digital media and devices

• Going out with friends and family is a digital habit

• Behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices

• To engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet

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What is Red flag feeling in digital media?

• What is Red flag feeling in digital media?

• When something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious

• When everything looks ok on digital media

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What does Unplug mean in digital media?

• To engage in activities that involve devices, apps, or the internet

• Staying on online platforms

• To engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet

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How confident are you in being able to find ways to unplug and have media balance in your life?

Make sure you are writing exactly one of the choices below.

I feel very confident.

I feel somewhat confident.

I don't feel confident.