Week 10 · Theme 2, Lesson 3 Using ICT Tools in a Healthy and Ethical Way · 3 lessons
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Healthy screen habits
ICT P4 Term 1, Theme 2: pp. 54–57
GoalWeigh the good and bad effects of ICT tools and make a promise for healthy habits.
New words
effect · what happens because of somethingeye strain · tired, uncomfortable eyes after looking at a screen for a long timepromise · a serious decision to do something
Explanation
ICT tools are a wonderful part of life. You can read the news, see photos of far-away family, learn from videos and talk with people who live in other countries. But there are bad effects too. You may find something that upsets you. Looking at a screen for too long can make your eyes tired or give you a headache. Some people trust a search for every answer, but it is not always right. Remember to look up, stretch and rest your eyes, and to play outside and see friends face to face. Know when to put the device down. Stay active, stay social and be responsible. A good way to remember this is to write yourself a promise.
Good effects
Bad effects
learn from videos and books
tired eyes, headaches
talk to family far away
may see upsetting things
read the news
trusting a search for everything
Worked examples
Jana has watched a video lesson for a long time and her eyes feel tired. She stops, looks out of the window at something far away, drinks some water and stretches. Her eyes rest.
Omar’s family lives in another city. A video call lets him see his grandmother’s face. That is a good effect of ICT tools. After the call, he goes to play football.
Karim writes a promise: “I will ask a grown-up before I visit a new site, I will take breaks to rest my eyes, and I will be kind in everything I write.”
Class activity
My promise. On a card, write three sentences that begin “I promise to …”. One must be about being kind online, one about taking breaks, and one about asking a grown-up. Draw a small picture on the card. Show it to your family, and put it where you will see it.
Practice
1
Name two good effects of ICT tools.
For example learning from videos, talking to family far away, reading the news.
2
Name two bad effects of using a screen for too long or without care.
For example tired eyes, headaches, seeing upsetting things.
3
Which child has a healthy habit? Say the letter.
B, the child who looks up and rests the eyes.
4
Why should a child not trust a search for every answer?
Search results are not always right, so we must check.
