Throughout your Digital Detox, follow along with the slides and consider the reflection questions to learn more about safe device usage. If you are planning to use these resources in a classroom setting, employ the reflection questions as discussion prompts!
DAY 1:
Explore this slideshow to learn about the first pillar of smart screen usage: STOP Cyberbullying.
After reviewing the slides individually or with your group, reflect on what you learned using these questions:
If a someone you know is being bullied online, what would you do? Who would you tell?
Do you think parents should monitor their childrens' devices to check for signs of cyberbullying? Why or why not?
DAY 2:
Explore this slideshow to learn about the second pillar of smart screen usage: MODERATE screen usage.
After reviewing the slides individually or with your group, reflect on what you learned using these questions:
What do you currently do to moderate your screen-time?
After reviewing the slideshow, will you change your screen habits? How so?
Is most of your current screen-time active or passive? How can you make it more active?
DAY 3:
Explore this slideshow to learn about the third pillar of smart screen usage: ASSESS reliability.
After reviewing the slides individually or with your group, reflect on what you learned using these questions:
How can you tell if a source is reliable?
Why is it important to use reliable sources?
How can you confirm if information on social media is reliable? Explain.
DAY 4:
Explore this slideshow to learn about the fourth pillar of smart screen usage: RETAIN privacy.
After reviewing the slides individually or with your group, reflect on what you learned using these questions:
Do you currently take steps to prioritize online privacy? How so?
After reviewing the slides, do you think your passwords are secure? Make a mental note of which passwords you may need to change.
DAY 5:
Explore this slideshow to learn about the fifth pillar of smart screen usage: THINK before posting.
After reviewing the slides individually or with your group, reflect on what you learned using these questions:
Have there been instances where you or a friend has posted something on the internet without thinking it through? What were the consequences?
Why is it important to always filter what you send/post?