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Digital Wellbeing: Technology and our daily lives

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Warm-up Questions

What does “digital wellbeing” mean to you?
How does technology affect your daily life (morning, school/work, free time)?
What is one benefit and one problem that technology can bring?

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Digital Wellbeing: Technology and our daily lives

Technology everywhere: convenience and connection (00:00 – 00:35)

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1. What does the speaker say they do first when they wake up?

They go for a run.
They eat breakfast and read a book.
They use technology / pick up their phone.
They turn on the TV.

2. Which example shows technology helping the speaker travel easily?

Calling a ride on the phone.
Taking a taxi without using an app.
Writing directions on paper.
Walking everywhere.

3. What positive experience does the speaker mention about technology?

They stopped using their phone completely.
They met their girlfriend through an online dating app.
They improved their math grade.
They learned to cook new food.

Digital Wellbeing: Technology and our daily lives

The downside: losing time and feeling controlled (00:35 – 01:10)

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1. What does the speaker say is their biggest issue with technology?

Knowing when to stop using it.
It is too expensive.
It is hard to learn.
It doesn’t work in the morning.

2. How does the speaker feel when their phone is dead for a long time?

Like they are going crazy.
Sleepy.
Happy and free.
Calm and relaxed.

3. What advice does the speaker give about managing technology use?

Only use technology at night.
Use the phone as much as possible.
Never use a phone.
Set a limit and remember you control the phone.

Digital Wellbeing: Technology and our daily lives

Balanced view: helpful but uncertain (01:10 – 01:37)

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1. What does the speaker say about people’s opinions of technology?

Most people don’t care about it.
Nobody talks about it.
Most people hate on it, but it can be helpful if used well.
Most people love it.

2. What is said about access to technology?

It should be banned in schools.
It is important for people to have access to it.
Only adults should use it.
Access is not necessary.

3. What does “the jury’s out” mean here?

A court made a decision about technology.
It’s still uncertain; it could go either way.
Technology is definitely good.
Technology is definitely bad.

Digital Wellbeing: Technology and our daily lives

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1. What is the main message of the video?

Technology should be avoided completely.
Only young people use technology too much.
Technology is always positive.
Technology affects daily life and we need to control how we use it.

2. Which idea best describes the speaker’s overall attitude toward technology?

Not interested in the topic.
Only negative.
Mixed: helpful, but it can become a problem.
Only positive.

3. According to the video, what makes technology good or bad?

How old the user is.
What we choose to do with it.
How expensive it is.
The brand of the phone.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Digital Wellbeing: Technology and our daily lives

What technology do you use most, and what do you use it for?
Have you ever felt like your phone was “in control” of you? What happened?
What limits could help you use technology in a healthier way (time limits, app limits, no-phone times)?
Do you agree that technology is a “necessary evil” or a “necessary good”? Why?