Screen Smart: Healthy Tech Habits

What is screen time?

• The amount of time spent watching a clock.

• The time spent using devices like tablets, laptops and smartphones.

• The time you spend outside playing.

• The amount of time using a VR headset.

• The time spent watching TV.

Answer explanation

Screen time is the time spent using an electronic device.

Select possible negative effects of too much screen time.

• Improved eyesight

• Feeling more tired or stress.

• Making new friends.

• Less face-to-face interactions.

• Eye strain

What happens if you look at a screen right before bedtime?

• It helps you sleep better.

• It doesn’t affect your sleep at all.

• It makes your dreams more colourful.

• It can make it harder for you to fall asleep

You can get better sleep if you:

• and your friends agree not to message after a set time.

• charge your tablet away from your bedroom.

• switch off your tablet at night.

• turn off the TV.

• All the above

Which of the following are good postures when using a tablet?

• Keeping the screen at eye level and sitting with a straight back.

• Slouching and leaning forward.

• Holding your tablet on your lap and looking down for a long time.

• Gripping the tablet tightly and using it for hours without stopping.

Choose which of these are bad sitting postures.

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Back and (a)   pain can be caused by sitting with bad posture for a long period of time.

Which of the following can cause eye strain and discomfort when using digital screens for long periods?

• Proper ambient lighting and adjustable screen brightness.

• Glare from direct light sources reflecting off the screen.

• Using blue light filters to reduce eye fatigue.

• Regular breaks and eye exercises.

Which type of headphones is best for protecting your hearing while still enjoying music at a safe volume?

• Over-ear headphones with noise cancellation.

• In-ear earbuds with high volume settings.

• Wireless earbuds with no volume control.

• Open-back headphones with no padding.

What is the best way to protect your eyes from too much screen time?

• Stare at the screen without blinking.

• Take breaks every 20 minutes and look away from the screen.

• Turn off all lights and use the screen in the dark.

• Sit very close to the screen.