Digital Boundaries

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Digital boundaries

At times, we all spend too much time online which can impact us in a negative way. These resources will encourage your class to think about setting digital boundaries and why that is important.

Learning intentions

Consider the importance of healthy digital boundaries
Discuss solutions to sleep disruption.

Level

Junior cycle

Duration

40 mins

Modules

Minding myself and others

Louise's story

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Louise finds it difficult to switch off , even though she needs a break from her devices.
Watch this scenario in class and ask students to discuss Louise's story, write down reflections or answer questions from the Think tank worksheet below.

Worksheet

Use this worksheet to facilitate a class discussion about Louise’s experience of using social media and to consider where she might be able to get support.

Download

a selection of questions to ask the class

I'm just tired and can't sleep

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This animation was developed for Jigsaw by students in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
After watching this video in class discuss solutions to lack of sleep or write down a reflection using the writing prompt below.

Writing prompt

Here are some writing prompt questions for your class after watching 'I'm just tired and I can't sleep' video.
Is it hard for me to fall asleep almost every night?
Do I feel more restless during the day and wide awake at night?
How can I practice a good routine before sleep?