This learning scenario focuses on understanding the importance of time management, specifically reducing screen time and managing digital overload. Students will explore how the excessive use of screens impacts their mental and physical health and develop strategies to manage their time better.
| Title | “Time Management and Reducing Screen Overload” |
| Creator | Dimitra Dimitrakopoulou |
| Main Idea / Description | This learning scenario focuses on understanding the importance of time management, specifically reducing screen time and managing digital overload. Students will explore how the excessive use of screens impacts their mental and physical health and develop strategies to manage their time better. |
| Target Group(students’ age, learning level, background, disabilities) | Students aged 15-18 years old |
| Curriculum & Learning Subjects | Computer Science |
| Competencies | KnowledgeUnderstand the benefits of balanced screen time and effective time management.Identify the negative impacts of excessive screen use.Develop strategies to reduce screen overload and manage time effectively.Reflect on personal screen usage habits and create a time management plan.SkillsDigital literacyCritical thinkingCollaboration |
| Teachers’ Wellness Competencies | E-self managementSocial e-competencyEmotional leadership/e-mediacy |
| Learning Scenario Framework | |
| Pedagogical Method | Emphasizing strengths (T1.Lean on your strengths and have a positive mindset)Encouraging engagement (Engage students in self-directed and dedicated learning)Goal-oriented learning (T7.Be persistent and work toward your goals) |
| Software & Materials | Computers or tablets with internet accessCanvas |
| Evaluation Tools | Students will be evaluated through the discussion in class and their posters |
| Learning Scenario Implementation | |
| Learning Activities (Description, duration, worksheets….) | Description: This scenario will help students reflect on their digital habits, actively improve their time management, reduce digital overload, and prioritize activities that benefit their overall health and well-being. Introduction (20minutes): Discussion:Start with an open discussion: “How much time do you think you spend on screens daily?” Ask students to guess their daily screen time and how they feel about it.Discuss the emotional and physical symptoms of screen addiction and ask if anyone has experienced these. Emotional SymptomsPhysical SymptomsDepressionHeadaches AnxietyBackache FearCarpal Tunnel SyndromeIsolationDry Eyes and other Vision ProblemsLonelinessChanges in body weight (gain or loss)Mood SwingsSleep disturbancesNo Sense of Time (Inability to Prioritize or Keep Schedules)Avoidance of WorkBoredom with Routine Tasks What are some of the most addictive online activities? Why do you think these activities are so hard to limit?” Addictive activitiesWhat makes these activities so attractive? Social mediaFlashing lights and loud, sudden sounds in the queue Online gaming Positive feedback Binge-watchingRepetitive patterns of actionsNeed for concentration and hand-eye coordinationFlashing lights and loud, sudden sounds in queuePositive feedback Activity 1: Screen Time Audit (30 minutes):Individual Work:Distribute the Daily Progress Calendar Students will use it to track their current screen time habits.Encourage students to write: “What did I gain from reducing screen time today?”Reflection:Each student writes a reflection: “What positive impacts could I see in my life if I reduced my screen time?”Activity 2: Create a poster on Canvas (30 minutes):In groups, students will use Canvas to create posters to document strategies for managing screen time and the benefits of keeping our screen time in check. Benefits: Better sleepLess stressLess eye-strainMore time to engage in hobbies and other offline activities SocializingActivity 3: Presentation of the posters and discussion in class (30 minutes) |