any time spent on a digital device with a screen, for example, a smartphone or laptop

a natural chemical in your body that helps control sleep by making you feel sleepy when it gets dark

a bright light from screens that can keep you awake by tricking your brain into thinking it's still daytime

Time online and sleep

RSHE (PSHE)

How I spend my time online

Time online and body image

Time online and self-esteem

Time online and learning

Planning time online

This unit explores the impact of online time on wellbeing, including effects on sleep, body image, self-esteem and learning. Pupils learn to recognise healthy and unhealthy online habits, understand how curated content affects them, and develop practical strategies for balanced digital lives.

Media influence: What's a healthy way to spend my time online?

any time spent on a digital device with a screen

a natural chemical in your body that helps control sleep

a bright light from screens that can keep you awake

Match the words to their correct definitions:

True or false? Dopamine helps us to sleep better at night.

Even if you get to sleep after using a digital device, the sleep will likely be ...

To get a good night's sleep, screen time should be stopped at least __________ before bed.

If you experience racing thoughts at night and constantly struggle to sleep, you should:

Which of the following can help improve your sleep?

True or false? Everyone uses the internet in the same way.

When we watch lots of short videos, which hormone is released in quick bursts?

to talk, play or spend time with friends, family or new people

something that takes a long period of time or has long-lasting effects

Which of these is an example of a productive activity you could do online?

only using social media to connect with friends

Which of these is a healthy choice in the long-term?

Although finding entertainment online can be good, it is important to have a healthy {{}} in our online and offline activities.

Starter Quiz

True or false? Everyone uses the internet in the same way.