Digital Literacy Task Cards – Theme 11: Media Balance and Screen Time

Theme 11: Media Balance and Screen Time – Topics Covered

• Defining media balance
• Tracking personal screen time
• Favorite offline activities
• Recognizing screen time overload
• Understanding how screens affect mood and sleep
• Setting screen time limits
• Engaging family in screen-free activities
• Planning a balanced day
• Why screens before bed can affect sleep
• Creating a personal promise for healthy screen time

Teacher Tip: Use these task cards as discussion starters, group projects, or individual reflections. Pair with quizzes and journals to build a comprehensive digital literacy unit!

Download the Media Balance and Screen Time Task Cards today and help your students build healthy, balanced digital habits!

Explore the Complete Digital Literacy Unit:

This set is part of a 14-theme Digital Literacy Resource that covers all the essential online skills for junior high school learners:

• Searching Online – Safe, effective searches with search engines and keywords.
• Recognizing Fake News – Spotting misleading headlines and images, and practicing fact-checking.
• Evaluating Sources – Checking trustworthiness, bias, and reliability.
• Plagiarism & Copyright – Understanding plagiarism, copyright, and fair use.
• Understanding AI Tools – Introduction to AI and ethical usage.
• Online Gaming – Safe play, privacy, and screen time balance.
• My Own Device – Device safety, passwords, and privacy settings.
• Socializing Online – Kindness, respectful communication, and digital footprints.
• What Teens Would Tell Their Younger Selves – Learning from older students’ experiences.
• Internet of Opportunities – Using the internet for learning and creativity.
• Media Balance & Screen Time – Managing screen time and healthy habits.
• Sharing Selfies, Photos, and Media – Privacy, consent, and safe sharing.
• Saving and Retrieving Files – File organization, tags, and backups.
• Online Accounts, Social Media Rules, Policies, and Age Appropriateness – Age limits, privacy, and safe account use.

Teacher Tip: Use this sample to spark discussions, group projects, or individual reflections. Combine with quizzes, digital literacy journals, and extension activities to create a complete learning experience!