Smart Choices with Technology
Students discuss how technology can be used for good and the importance of balancing screen time with other activities.
Key Questions
- Analyze how technology enhances our lives, making them easier or more enjoyable.
- Justify the importance of balancing computer time with other non-digital activities.
- Construct a list of activities that do not require any technology at all.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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