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Tech and Emotions: Finding Balance

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Lesson Plan

Tech and Emotions: Finding Balance

Balance technology use and emotions

In this lesson, students will explore how their emotions are influenced by technology use. Through interactive discussions and worksheets, they will learn strategies to balance technology use and enhance emotional well-being. This lesson is important as it promotes mindful tech habits, helping students to manage their emotional health in a digital world.

Audience

Grade 9-12 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Balance technology use and emotions

Materials

Discussion Guide, Worksheet: Technology and Emotions, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the impact of technology on daily life.
  • Ask students to share one way they use technology every day.

Step 2

Discussion: Technology and Emotions

15 minutes

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about how technology affects emotions.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and feelings related to technology use.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Technology and Emotions' worksheet.
  • Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on their own technology use and emotional responses.
  • Circulate the room to provide support and answer questions.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Invite students to share one strategy they plan to use to balance their technology use.
  • Summarize key points from the lesson and encourage students to practice mindful tech habits.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide: Technology and Emotions

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on how technology influences emotions and strategies to manage it.

How does technology use affect your emotions?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative impacts, such as feeling connected or overwhelmed.







Can you share a personal experience where technology influenced your mood?

Guide students to reflect on specific instances, like social media interactions or gaming.







What strategies can help balance technology use and emotional well-being?

Discuss ideas like setting screen time limits, taking breaks, and engaging in offline activities.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Technology and Emotions

This worksheet helps students reflect on their technology use and its impact on their emotions, encouraging mindful habits.

List three ways you use technology daily and how each makes you feel.

Consider both positive and negative feelings.







Describe a time when technology positively impacted your mood.








Describe a time when technology negatively impacted your mood.








What is one strategy you can use to balance your technology use?








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