- 1. Helping Kids with Technology Balance Xiamen A Preventative,
Community-Based Approach
2. When was the last time you went 24 hours without your
technology? Reflect on the day and some of the feelings you
experienced. **This would include any sort of digital media (TV,
Music, the Internet, games, phone, etc.) 3. A recent study asked
students in ten universities worldwide to go 24 hours without any
media. No internet, no phone, no email, no tv. In an age of
constant connection, this study asks how our dependence on media
technologies have changed the way we think about the world, our
communities, and our relationships. -Unplugged 2011 4.
http://withoutmedia.wordpress.com/ 5. In a 2011 study by the McCann
Worldgroup, 53% of 16- 22 year olds said they would rather give up
their sense of smell than give up their technology. 6. But that was
way back in 2011... 7. The Verge: January 25, 2013 8. 9gag.com-
April 2013 courtesy of K2, 7th grade 9. Lets approach Technology
Balance the way we approach Nutrition Teaching proper diet from a
very young age. Food groups, balanced diet, personal responsibility
(and the occasional treats!) As children get older, they begin to
have more control over their own diet. 10. Just like nutrition:
this should involve the whole family (and community!) First off:
acknowledge the hypocrisy We are all in this together, and were
learning as we go Dont let email and texting take priority over
face to face interactions 11. should we be taking? Students Parents
School 12. Students My.U.P. Parents Family Agreements School A.U.P.
13. Students My.U.P. Parents Family Agreements School A.U.P. 14.
www.commonsensemedia.org Tips for parents (including comprehensive
reviews of movies, TV shows, and games Developmentally appropriate
guidelines Family Media Agreements 15. -Balance -Trust 16.
Balance:Lack of Impulse ControlThink back (not that far, of course)
to when you were 12.... TV/Music Phone/Friends Family Time Bedtime!
17. Balance: The Digital Cocoon Connection Knowledge Entertainment
Identity 18. Whats Going On Down There? www.kidshealth.org For Kids
For Teens For Parents 19. Trust: But I dont want to intrude...
Importance of establishing perceived parent trust... A study at the
Center for Health Promotion Research shows that negotiated
unsupervised time is a protective factor against many adolescent
high- risk behaviors. (2003) 20. But heres why you should... In
children of well- educated, affluent parents, two risk factors
repeatedly come up as the cause of high emotional difficulties:
achievement pressure and isolation from parents. --The Price of
Privilege Madeline Levine, Ph.D (2010) 21. Stay Involved: Tips for
Parents Set clear limits (the My.U.P. can help!) Watch their
favorite TV shows with them. Ask about their interests and give
them time to explore new passions and ideas. Know the programs
theyre using and how they work. 22. www.commonsensemedia.org 23.
www.teachparentstech.org Education 24. 1) Tech Curfew: Whether or
not I have finished my homework, I will shut down by _________ p.m.
on school nights and ______________p.m. on the weekends. My.U.P. My
Tech Use Policy Template created by 2011 8th grade health classes
25. My.U.P. My Tech Use Policy Template created by 2011 8th grade
health classes 26. 2) Time Limit: Outside of school, I agree to use
technology for no more than _______ hours a day on weekdays and
________ hours a day on the weekends. My.U.P. My Tech Use Policy
Template created by 2011 8th grade health classes 27. 3) Breaks and
Breathers: For every _________ minutes Im on the computer, I will
take a _________ minute break. ** Some possible things I could do
during these breaks are: 1. 2. 3. 4. My.U.P. My Tech Use Policy
Template created by 2011 8th grade health classes 28. 4) Family
Agreements: Our family has these agreements when it comes to the
following programs (gaming, Skype, etc) a) When it comes to
_____________, weve agreed that: b) When it comes to _____________,
weve agreed that: My.U.P. My Tech Use Policy Template created by
2011 8th grade health classes 29. 5) Time Management: My biggest
tech distraction is __________________. To help me keep it under
control, I will My.U.P. My Tech Use Policy Template created by 2011
8th grade health classes 30. QuickTime and a decompressor are
needed to see this picture. 31. www.commonsensemedia.org
www.teachparentstech.org Most importantly: Stay open, stay
involved, and stay informed! www.thehealthteacher.com
