Device-Free Moments

Why is it important that we have device-free moments in our lives?

Technology use isn't always a distraction, but there are definitely times when it's best to keep devices away. Help students learn when it's appropriate to use technology and when it's not -- and practice making family rules for device-free time at home.

Objectives:

• Recognize the ways in which digital devices can be distracting.
• Identify how they feel when others are distracted by their devices.
• Identify ideal device-free moments for themselves and others.

Vocabulary 

• attention 
• distraction 
• concentration

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