Reflect on the role technology plays in your life with Google’s technology self-assessment.
Check out Google’s Digital Wellbeing tools.
Use this On-Task Self-Monitoring Sheet and a timer for one day to become more aware of whether technology is distracting you from your homework or other focused work.
Create a family media plan to reflect on your current practices and plan to incorporate healthy media habits into your home.
Common Sense Media Device Contract and Media Agreement (K-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Consider making phone-free zones in your home.
Change your phone’s notification settings to minimize distractions or try some of these suggestions.
Visit Google’s Focus Your Time page for suggestions to track usage and manage your time on Android apps as well as time management suggestions for Youtube and Gmail.
Try some family mindfulness activities with GoNoodle’s Flow channel.
Use Common Sense Media’s App Reviews to learn about your child’s favorite games and apps and what you might need to teach them in order to use it safely.
Students are also encouraged to experiment with computer coding at home. Code.org has activities that teach students to use coding to design games, apps, drawings, and websites.