My Screen Time Habits: A Group Discussion

Objective: To encourage self-reflection and peer sharing about personal experiences with digital devices and distractions.

Small Group Discussion Prompts (10 minutes)

• Prompt 1: What digital devices do you use most often in a day (e.g., phone, computer, gaming console)? For what purposes do you mostly use them (school, social, entertainment)?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Prompt 2: Describe a time when a digital device or app unexpectedly took up more of your time than you intended. What were you supposed to be doing instead?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Prompt 3: How do you feel when you spend a long time on your devices? Do you feel more focused, distracted, relaxed, or stressed? Why?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Prompt 4: What are some of the biggest benefits you get from using digital technology?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Prompt 5: What are some challenges or frustrations you experience because of digital technology?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Whole Group Share-Out (5 minutes)

• Each group will share one interesting insight or a common theme that emerged from their discussion.
• As a class, we will identify any shared experiences or surprising discoveries about digital habits.

Digital Distraction Action Plan

Name: _________________________ Date: _________

Objective: To help you identify your personal digital time traps and create a plan for more mindful technology use.

Part 1: My Current Digital Habits (Self-Reflection)

1. List the top 3 digital apps or activities that tend to distract you the most or take up more time than you intend. For each, briefly explain why it's a distraction for you.
   • App/Activity 1: _________________________________________
     • Why it's a distraction:
       
       
       
   • App/Activity 2: _________________________________________
     • Why it's a distraction:
       
       
       
   • App/Activity 3: _________________________________________
     • Why it's a distraction:
       
       
       
2. Think about your study time or homework time. How often do digital distractions interrupt you? (Circle one)
   • Never / Rarely / Sometimes / Often / Always
3. What are 1-2 positive things you gain from your digital device usage (e.g., connecting with friends, learning new things, entertainment)?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 2: My Mindful Technology Plan (Action Steps)

Consider the strategies we discussed (turning off notifications, setting limits, no-tech zones, etc.). Choose 2-3 strategies you are willing to try this week to manage your digital distractions.

1. Strategy 1: _________________________________________
   • How I will implement it: (e.g., "I will turn off social media notifications during school hours.")
     
     
     
   • When I will try it: (e.g., "Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 3 PM")
     
     
     
2. Strategy 2: _________________________________________
   • How I will implement it: (e.g., "I will keep my phone out of my bedroom after 9 PM.")
     
     
     
   • When I will try it: (e.g., "Every evening this week")
     
     
     
3. Strategy 3 (Optional): _________________________________________
   • How I will implement it:
     
     
     
   • When I will try it:
     
     
     

Part 3: My Reflection & Goals

1. What do you hope to achieve by trying these strategies?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. How might these changes impact your productivity, stress levels, or overall well-being?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

I commit to trying my Digital Distraction Action Plan this week!

Student Signature: _________________________ Date: _________