Topic: Digital Health and Wellness Unit: Using Digital Devices Safely ISTE Standard: http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/nets-s-standards.pdf?sfvrsn=2 5.

Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information & technology From the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship Digital Health & Wellness: physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world. Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world. Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent such as Internet addiction. Users need to be taught that there inherent dangers of technology. Digital Citizenship includes a culture where technology users are taught how to protect themselves through education and training.

Part 1: Ergonomics Resources: http://www.healthycomputing.com/mobile/ http://www.healthycomputing.com/health/discomfort/index.html http://healthycomputing.com/office/setup/index.html Part 2: Internet Addiction Are you an addict? Excessive exposure to digital tools, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets and desktop computers can cause unhealthy eye and muscle strain. How much time do you spend with these technology devices, and they causing you to miss out on daily exercise, social time with your friends, or hanging out with your family? Take this test to find out if you are an addict. http://netaddiction.com/internet-addiction-test/

Vocabulary Ergonomics Digital Citizen Carpal Tunnel Mobile Device Digital Media Eyestrain Addiction Gaming Fatigue Median Nerve

Activities Internet/Gaming Addiction Survey Technology Scenarios (Appropriate or Inappropriate) Vocabulary Matching Game Exam Exam questions How I work with technology (i.e. sitting, laying, stooping at the desk floor or sofa): a. b. c. d. Doesnt matter as long as I am comfortable Depends on where I am Isnt something that I need to be concerned about Shouldnt be ignored

Physical injuries related to technology use: a. b. c. d. Are not a major concern Will not happened for many years, so should not be a priority Can have dramatic and painful effects on your body Rarely happen at school

Furniture and chairs for technology should be: a. b. c. d. The right height and size for using that technology Any size because it doesnt matter to students Bigger than the students to allow them to stretch Soft and flexible so the students can be comfortable

Internet addiction: a. b. c. d. Is a myth and shouldnt be taken seriously Doesnt affect my overall health Is a growing concern, and should be addressed Only happens to children

My psychological and physical well-being is: a. b. c. d. Not impacted with the use of technology Important, and should be considered in all aspects of life Not a concern of for my teachers Something I dont have to think about right now.

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