Common Sense Media Balance Terms

media

• all of the ways that large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)
• to engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet
• noticing someone or something as important
• giving your full attention to a specific activity

media balance

• using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
• noticing someone or something as important
• time spent watching, listening to, reading, or creating media
• someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate

media choices

• time spent watching, listening to, reading, or creating media
• someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate
• a duty you have to yourself or others
• something that keeps you from giving your full attention

community

• group of people who share the same interests or goals
• using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
• something that keeps you from giving your full attention
• all of the parts are in the correct -- though not necessarily equal -- proportions

digital citizen

• someone who uses technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate
• giving your full attention to a specific activity
• all of the ways that large groups of people get and share information (TV, books, internet, newspapers, phones, etc.)
• noticing someone or something as important

responsibility

• a duty you have to yourself or others
• information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
• when something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
• to engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet

humane design

• features or aspects of a device or app that prioritizes what’s good for people’s lives
• features or aspects of a device or app that are intended to hook the user into frequent use
• a complete list of items or actions
• something we do automatically without thinking

habit

• something we do automatically without thinking
• a complete list of items or actions
• features or aspects of a device or app that are intended to hook the user into frequent use
• a set of criteria or piece of advice for how to do something

inventory

• a complete list of items or actions
• a set of criteria or piece of advice for how to do something
• features or aspects of a device or app that prioritizes what’s good for people’s lives
• something we do automatically without thinking

feedback loop

• when you get a response to something you do or post online, causing your brain to experience a temporary moment of pleasure
• a set of criteria or piece of advice for how to do something
• something we do automatically without thinking
• features or aspects of a device or app that prioritizes what’s good for people’s lives