Digital Wellbeing: Navigating Stress

Marcia Cohen

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Digital Wellbeing: Navigating Stress

Manage online stress effectively

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of digital interactions on their mental wellbeing and learn strategies to manage online stress. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the skills to balance screen time and maintain a healthy mental state in an increasingly digital world.

Audience

Grades 9 and 10

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Manage online stress effectively

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Online Stress Management, and Quiz: Digital Wellbeing Check

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on how much time students spend online daily.
Ask students to share one positive and one negative experience they've had online.

Step 2

Group Activity: Identifying Stressors

7 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a scenario related to online stress (e.g., cyberbullying, information overload).
Ask groups to identify the stressors in their scenario and discuss potential impacts on wellbeing.

Step 3

Discussion: Managing Online Stress

5 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to guide a class discussion on strategies to manage online stress.
Encourage students to share personal strategies they use to cope with online stress.

Step 4

Digital Detox Challenge

5 mins

Introduce the concept of a digital detox and its benefits.
Challenge students to reduce their screen time for a day and engage in offline activities.
Ask students to reflect on their experience and be prepared to share in the next class.

Step 5

Quiz: Digital Wellbeing Check

5 mins

Administer a short quiz to assess students' understanding of digital wellbeing and stress management strategies.
Collect responses for evaluation.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize key points from the lesson.
Encourage students to apply the strategies discussed in their daily digital interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Digital Wellbeing

A set of questions to facilitate a class discussion on managing online stress and maintaining digital wellbeing.

What are some common stressors you encounter online?

Encourage students to think about social media, online gaming, and academic pressures.

How can you balance screen time with other activities?

Discuss the importance of setting boundaries and scheduling offline activities.

What strategies do you use to manage stress from digital interactions?

Share examples like taking breaks, using mindfulness apps, or talking to someone.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Online Stress Management

This worksheet helps students identify their personal online stressors and develop strategies to manage them effectively.

List three online activities that cause you stress.

Think about social media, online classes, or gaming.

Describe a strategy you use to manage online stress.

Consider techniques like deep breathing, time management, or seeking support.

How can you reduce your screen time without missing out on important activities?

Plan a daily schedule that includes offline activities.

Quiz

Quiz: Digital Wellbeing Check