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WorksheetsFinding Balance in a Digital World
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a benefit of being online 24/7? Choose all that apply
I can keep in touch with my friends and family around the world, whenever I want.
Being online can distract me from family dinnertime.
I can watch funny videos whenever I want.
I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to.
What is a drawback of being online 24/7? (Choose all that apply)
I can keep in touch with my friends and family around the world, whenever I want
Being online can distract me from family dinnertime
I can watch funny videos whenever I want
I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to
What is the best definition for "digital media"
connecting to Wi-Fi
information that comes to us through the internet, often through a table, smartphone, or laptop
using apps
What is the best definition for "media balance"
using the internet whenever I feel like it
Using media in a way that feels healthy and is balanced with life activities such as family, friends, school, etc.
not using the internet or media at all
playing fortnite and ignoring everyone around me
Kaira likes to create art. Making things by hand feels good. But lately Kaira is so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do?
Wait to see if your schedule slows down again, such as when the school year ends.
Use a sketching app while watching videos or while someone else is talking.
Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones.
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.
Lee loves playing Minecraft online with her friends. Recently, she realized that she spends too much time playing the game and needs a break from staring at a screen all day. On Saturdays, Lee pledged to use her time to play outside instead of playing online. It's raining this Saturday. What should Lee do?
Since she can't play outside, Lee can play Minecraft online.
Lee should stick to her pledge and find another game to play indoor.
Since she can't play outside, Lee cannot play at all.
Lee should break her pledge just this once since she can't play outside.
Maya enjoys staying connected with friends on social media. Lately she's started to get a lot of notifications on her phone. Maya opens the app every time she sees a notification and is beginning to feel anxious about checking her friends' posts right away. What could Maya do to maintain a healthy media balance for herself?
Maya could complain to her friends.
Maya could change her phone settings so she does not receive notifications that distract her.
Maya could respond to her friends' posts, telling them how annoying they are.
Maya could delete her account and never use social media again.
Ravi is learning to play the guitar and hopes to be in a band someday. He watches videos of people playing song covers so he can learn from them, but he usually spends more time watching videos than practicing. Whenever he picks up his guitar, he feels a little frustrated. Why might Ravi consider taking a break from the videos?
The videos are not helpful and might encourage him to learn a different instrument.
He might feel less frustrated if he spends more time practicing.
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.
How confident do you feel that you could find ways to "unplug" to maintain media balance in your life?
I feel very confident.
I feel somewhat confident.
I don't feel confident.
