Managing Screen Time - Scott Burnett, Integrity Computer Concepts
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The document discusses the addictive nature of mobile devices and provides guidelines for managing screen time in households. It highlights the impact of dopamine on behavior and suggests practical strategies for parents to monitor and limit technology use among children. Recommendations include creating screen-free environments, engaging in outdoor activities, and utilizing software or hardware tools for better management of connected devices.
Managing Screen Time - Scott Burnett, Integrity Computer Concepts
- 2. How many devices are connected to the internet in your home? iPhones, iPads, laptops, desktops, game consoles, wifi cameras, thermostats, doorbells, Sonos, Alexa, AppleTV, Apple Watch, FitBit… Question…
- 4. • Addictive nature of mobile devices Today we will cover….
- 5. • Addictive nature of mobile devices • New guidelines (rules) to consider Today we will cover….
- 6. • Addictive nature of mobile devices • New guidelines (rules) to consider • Software and Hardware to use Today we will cover….
- 7. How addictive are these devices? Question…
- 8. How addictive are these devices? Which ones are the MOST addictive? Question…
- 9. The most addictive devices, are the ones that feed us a powerful drug called…… Question…
- 10. The most addictive devices, are the ones that feed us a powerful drug called…… DOPAMINE Question…
- 12. • Motivation • Learning • Habits • Exploring • Mood • Attention • Sleeping • Seeking and reward Critical for
- 13. Heightened levels of Dopamine… Increase feelings of pleasure Increase cognitive acuity Provide high energy Enhance our level of learning Increase motivation Increased productivity……
- 15. Sounds pretty good Right? ADHD is often diagnosed when there is a BELOW normal dopamine level in the brain
- 16. Sounds pretty good Right? Often corrected with medication such as Adderall or Ritalin… aka DOPAMINE
- 17. If we increase levels of Dopamine… Increase cognitive acuity Provide energy Enhance the level of learning Increase motivation Increased productivity
- 18. So what happens when a child with a NORMAL level of dopamine is given too much… Agitation Anxiety Insomnia Hyperactivity Mania and Paranoia
- 19. • Some new rules • Some new programs (software) • Some new devices (hardware) So how do we control screen time?
- 20. Where are they using technology?
- 21. Where are they using technology? Location….Location….Location…
- 22. cell phones at night
- 23. cell phones at night
- 25. Cell phone contract • Cell phone contract • www.iccguru.com/cellphonecontract.doc
- 26. Use TV consoles with parental controls Consider the rule. “Weekends only” for games & TV Keep technology out of the bedrooms Watch what they watch ..play what they play .. use what they use. If you don’t know what they are doing, you cant help them with limits. Be engaged during tech time.
- 27. Kids who are activity involved in sports or activities outside the home will have LESS time to play games or watch TV. FIND activities they enjoy and help them get involved. Don’t be a couch potato.
- 28. Create a space in the home, or a time of day that is SCREEN free. Dinner table? The car? Could be mornings, or as you get closer to bedtime?
- 29. Breakfree
- 30. Offtime
- 31. Time manager for the Mac or PC
- 32. Time manager for the Mac or PC
- 33. Time manager for the Mac or PC
- 34. ……for the ChromeBook Filter and time management
- 35. iPhone and Android CONTROL
- 36. • $129 • No games • No social media • No distractions • Wifi & free cellular • Holds thousands of books Kindle Paper White
- 37. Circle by Disney Manage all of your home’s connected devices. With Circle, parents can filter content, limit screen time and set a bedtime for every device in the home.
- 38. Circle by Disney
- 39. Circle by Disney
- 42. Bob – Screen Time Manager
- 43. The Light Phone
- 44. The Light Phone Same number….. “Phone away from Phone” $150, plus $5/month Sold Out everywhere….taking reservations www.thelightphone.com
- 45. The Light Phone 2
- 46. The Light Phone 2 Adds simple text messaging $250 Ships April 2019 Pre-Orders @ www.indiegogo.com Search “Light 2”
- 47. The most addictive app of all SnapChat
- 48. SnapChat • Most popular chat app among teens • Instant messaging, photos and video • 100 Million daily users • Highly addictive (#FOMO) The most addictive app of all
- 50. SnapChat As of right now….SnapChat is impossible to monitor The most addictive app of all
- 51. SnapChat IF…..your going to allow SnapChat, consider putting in place some rules to keep them safe. ….this is just a SAMPLE!! The most addictive app of all
- 52. • Mom and dad have the username and password. • If it gets overused, or it seems like its becoming too much of a distraction, its gone. • If grades drop, its gone. • If “respect to parents” diminishes, its gone. • If mom or dad see or hear of anything inappropriate, its gone. • Mom and dad may install it on th phone, sign in as you and receive or look at your “snaps” anytime they want. The most addictive app of all
- 53. Give your family a “Technology Vacation” • Try unplugging for 1 week pick certain time of day for tech • Keep ‘em busy • Family game instead of video game • Disable the WiFi • Model it yourself
- 54. Scott’s Final Tips 1) Don’t be afraid to change some rules! 2)Take technology away at night 3)Get their passwords. 4)Consider using some SOFTWARE to help manage screen time. OurPact, Qustodio, BreakFree, Offtime, or Blocksi 5)Use a HARDWARE device to help manage screen time. Kindle, Circle, or Bob