Social Media
Do you remember every video you watched?
No
Why are some topics called junk food?
They can be bad if they are used too often.
TRUE or FALSE.
Scrolling is an example of active screen time.
FALSE, it is passive.
What is Digital Diet?
Everything we consume and interact with through technology.
How many videos do you watch in one hour of scrolling?
100 videos
What is “digital junk food”?
Low-quality or unhelpful content that is easy to consume, like clickbait or endless scrolling.
What is passive screen time?
Screen time with no purpose for learning or productivity.
GIve examples of what is part of your of your digital diet.
Social media, videos, games, news, or AI.
Why is it important to think critically about the content we see while scrolling?
Because we should consider where the information came from, whether it's reliable, and how it might affect us.
Why can digital junk food be hard to stop consuming?
It is often designed to grab our attention and keep us watching.
Give an example of active screen time.
Researching, learning, communicating with friends or family, etc.
Why does the quality of our digital diet matter?
Because what we consume online can affect our thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Is social media always bad?
No, it can be informative.
What makes digital junk food similar to actual junk food?
Both can be enjoyable in the moment, but having too much can crowd out healthier choices.
What can passive screen time cause?
Comparison, insecurities, sadness, etc.
Is all screen time the same?
No. Learning, creating, connecting, and mindless scrolling are different types of screen time.
Why can doomscrolling be considered an unbalanced digital habit?
It focuses too much of our attention on negative content instead of having a variety of content.
Why do websites use clickbait?
To keep you online for as long as possible.
Why is active screen time better than passive screen time?
You are intentionally learning or communicating something online rather than endlessly scrolling.
Describe a balanced digital diet.
It means having a healthy mix. Technology can help us learn, communicate, and have fun, but we also need time away from screens and other parts of our lives.