7th My Media Use: A Personal Challenge QUIZ

When we think about our own media choices, we should consider:

• Who, what, when, where, and why
• Reading, writing, and arithmetic
• What, when, how much, and how we feel
• How long, how often, and what others think

Select the statement that describes healthy media balance?

• A media-balance plan may change over time as a person's interests and schedules change.
• The goal of a healthy media-balance plan is to use as little media as possible.
• If you follow a healthy media-balance plan, you use digital media for one hour a day.
• A media-balance plan should be the same for everyone.

What could Maya do to maintain a healthy media balance for herself?

• Maya could change her phone settings so she does not receive notifications that distract her.
• Maya could complain to her friends.
• Maya could respond to her friends' posts, telling them how annoying they are.
• Maya could delete her account and never use social media again.

Why might Ravi consider taking a break from the videos?

• He might feel less frustrated if he spends more time practicing.
• The videos are not helpful and might encourage him to learn a different instrument.
• He might be inspired to listen to a new artist.
• He likes watching the videos, so he should continue watching them to be less frustrated.

Which of the following is an example of media balance?

• Spending time with family and friends while also enjoying digital media
• Watching TV all day instead of doing homework
• Using digital devices every free moment
• Only using technology for entertainment

What is the purpose of a guideline?

• To provide advice or criteria for how to do something
• To force people to do things a certain way
• To create confusion about rules
• To limit creativity and personal choices

Which of these could be a guideline for using media wisely?

• Taking breaks from screens and balancing media with other activities
• Spending as much time on media as possible
• Checking notifications every few minutes to stay updated
• Never using media for educational purposes

Why is it important to follow guidelines for media use?

• To make sure media use is healthy and balanced
• To stop people from having fun online
• To make people feel guilty about using technology
• To make sure everyone uses the same amount of media