Wednesday, April 11, 2012

ASSIGN YOURSELF: ASSIGNMENT#6-9 DUE WEDNESDAY!!
DO NOW: EOC EXAM, WIN A MILLION REVIEW 1
OBJECTIVE: Today I will learn DIGITAL HEALTH
 Log into Google document Assignment 7-8


DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS--DO IN GOOGLE DOCUMENT FIRST!!
Now begin your journey down the road to "Digital Health and Wellness."
Technology can be wonderful but you also must be careful not to let technology take over your life or let it cause you physical or mental harm. Through education and training, you can learn to avoid the possible physical and mental stresses that technology could bring to you.
1.  Go to this website about Digital Citizenship and read the section on Digital Health and Wellness.                                                                  
                        http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html
3. Visit the following websites and learn about the science of ergonomics.  Keep in mind the following questions:  Continue with your current Google Doc and answer: What is the science of ergonomics?  How does the science of ergonomics help reduce the potential risks involved in using technology?
1.      Write out  some of the possible harmful effects of using technology.
2.      Do you plan to change anything about the way you use technology?
3.      What advice would you give to a group of younger students who are just beginning to explore the world of technology?
                        http://www.safety-council.org/info/child/ergo.html
                        http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/SpaceScience/Ergonomics
4. Think about all the technologies you use throughout a typical day both in school and at home (i.e. Internet, Video Games, MP3 Player, Cell Phone) and the approximate amount of time you spend using each technology. This should include technology you use both at home and at school.
5.  Go to the following website, and check out the sections on Computers, Gaming and Mobile Devices to learn some tips to consider to avoid potential harmful effects of using technology.
                                 http://www.healthycomputing.com/kids/
6.   Consider all that you have learned about Digital Health and Wellness. Consider your own personal technology usage from number 4. Do you plan to change anything about the way you use technology? What advice would you give to a group of younger students who are just beginning to explore the world of technology?

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