Media Stamped is a docu-style series that aims to enhance media literacy for kids and parents through engaging, critical discussions about today’s complex media landscape.

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SCREENTIME IS YUMMY

Is “screen addiction” a real thing? Once you understand WHY gaming, social media, and scrolling are so hard to stop, you can finally become the boss of your phone. This episode will teach you to transform your screens: from procrastination machines into tools that help you connect with friends, improve your skills, and level-up your life!

WHAT WE LEARNED

In today’s episode, we learned that screen time can produce brain chemicals that are addictive. And, addiction to screen time makes us susceptible to advertising. 

NOTABLE VOCAB
Media
Addiction
Dopamine
Adrenaline
Theory

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Take the screentime test

Take the test to see if your behavior is influenced by technology! Discuss strategies you’ve used to control your screen time. What works? What doesn’t?

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Take the Media Smart Challenge

Ready to become media smart with the young people in your life? Join our 4-day challenge to learn how to navigate the digital world.

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Brainstorm Dopamine vs. Adrenaline

Discuss the differences and create two lists: online experiences that have produced dopamine and ones that have produced adrenaline.

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Mock Trial

Divide students into two groups: one in defense of social media and the other to the prosecution of SAMMY SCREEN, who is accused of being more trouble than he’s worth.

ARTICLES FOR RESEARCH
Analyze your favorite sites

Spend time on your favorite sites and record what ads pop up, what are they for, and if it is related to you and the website.

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Make a Poster

Use Canva or paper to create a poster with tips for minimizing the harmful effects of too much screen time.

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What is Media Stamped?

A docu-style series that aims to enhance media literacy for kids and parents through engaging, critical discussions about today’s complex media landscape.

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