Lesson video

Hello, my name is Ms. Wroth.

Today, we're going to be looking at the lesson Planning Time Online.

This fits into the lesson unit Media Influences: What's a Healthy Way to Spend My Time Online? Okay, let's get ready to begin.

Today's lesson outcome is I can explain how to plan my time online effectively.

Before we begin, we are going to take a look at some of the ground rules together.

Laura says, "We should listen to others.

It is okay to disagree with each other, but we should listen properly before making assumptions or deciding how to respond.

When disagreeing, challenge the statement, not the person." Jacob says, "No judgments.

We can explore beliefs and misunderstandings about a topic without fear of being judged." Izzy says, "Choose our level of participation.

Everyone has the right to choose not to answer a question or join discussion.

We never put anyone on the spot." And Andeep reminds us that we should, "Respect privacy.

We can discuss examples, but do not use names or descriptions as identify anyone, including ourselves." These ground rules will make sure that we are all safe throughout today's lesson.

Here are today's key words: organisation, prioritise, and screen time.

Organisation means the acts of planning something so that tasks can be carried out efficiently and effectively.

Prioritise, which means to decide which task is most important and requires attention first.

And screen time, which means any time spent on digital device with a screen, for example, a smartphone or a laptop.

These keywords are going to crop up throughout today's lesson.

Here is today's lessons outline, and we are going to begin with how can I effectively plan my time? Sometimes it can feel like we have so much we have to do and want to do, but there aren't enough hours in the day! Izzy says, "How am I supposed to revise, do my chores, exercise, and spend time with friends and family? I don't have enough time!" Izzy's mom says, "Don't worry, Izzy.

There is time to do all of these things.

You just need to get better at planning your time more effectively." Planning your time can help you get the most out of your day.

Effective time planning requires three things: goal setting, organisation, and prioritisation.

Firstly, it's important to think about what goals you want to achieve.

This could be big, lifetime goals, such as becoming a doctor or a teacher.

It could also be smaller, daily or monthly goals, like going for a run, doing chores, or preparing for a test.

Everyone will have different goals that they want to achieve.

Izzy says, "I want to pass my next science test and run a charity 5k in the summer." Once you have a goal in mind that you want to achieve, you are able to break it down into more manageable steps.

Izzy says, "To pass my test, I need to do 30 minutes of revision a night, and I need to do two runs a week to train for the 5k." When a goal is broken down into smaller tasks, it makes it more easier to organise our time more effectively.

An effective way to organise and plan time outside of school is to use a calendar, an app, or a planner.

This is a visual tool that can help you stick to your plans and goals.

By laying out your time visually, with deadlines and events added, it can help you organise your time in a more manageable way.

Next, it is important to prioritise our time.

Think about how you want to spend your time out of school and consider which tasks are most important.

Izzy says, "I want to play games with my friends online after school, but I know I need to revise and go for a run first.

That way I can relax and enjoy myself more when I play games later!" When planning, it is best to put activities that prioritise health and wellbeing first.

Time for a check for understanding.

We need to fill in the missing word or phrase in this sentence.

When prioritising time, it is best to put our (pauses) first.

Are the missing words, A, health and wellbeing, B, fun and social activities, or C, screen time? Hmm.

When prioritising time, it's best to put our (pauses) first.

Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said A, health and wellbeing.

When prioritising time, it is best to put our health and wellbeing first.

Izzy understands that she needs to prioritise revision after school and then training for her run.

Izzy has prioritised her time in her planner to make sure she completes her revision and training before she does anything else.

These tasks put her learning and physical health first.

It is important to stick to your prioritised tasks.

It can be tempting to put things off or do something fun instead of the things that we have to do.

Being able to say no to things that don't fit into our schedule is an important thing to learn.

For example, Andeep has asked, "If we started playing the game at 4:00 pm, we could play for longer before I have to go for dinner?" But Izzy responses, "No, sorry, Andeep.

I have to revise and go for a run first! I will play at 5:00 pm as planned." Organisation is vital for effective time planning.

Thinking about what you have to do and the things you need to do them a day or so before, can ensure you are in the best position to stick to your plans.

Creating a to-do list can be helpful for this.

Your list can also be prioritised.

For example, on Izzy's to-do list, she's put first get flashcards for revision, then wash running clothes, and then finally charge game controller.

Time for a check for understanding.

What is missing from the list of ways we can plan our time effectively? We've got set goals and organise time.

What else could be missing? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said prioritise tasks.

Effective time planning does not mean excluding screen time or the things that you enjoy.

However, it can mean that screen time is more purposeful and your other responsibilities are not ignored.

Screen time can be used as a reward for completing a task or used for learning with a trusted adult's permission.

It is always good to review and reflect on your time planning.

If something isn't working and you need to shuffle the order you do things, it is important to do so.

Remember, you are planning your time to help you achieve your goals and keep on top of responsibilities while still making time for rest and relaxation.

You have to do what feels right for you.

Izzy says, "I have more energy straight after school than I do later on, so I might go for a run first and then revise after." It's a good plan, Izzy, well done.

Time for a check for understanding.

True or false, once you have a plan for your time, you should stick to it no matter what? Hmm.

True or false, once you have a plan for your time, you should stick to it no matter what? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said false.

If your plans aren't working for you or you have found a better way to organise your time, it's important to reflect on how you can make your plan better and change it to suit your needs.

Time for a task now.

Alex wants to know how to effectively plan his time.

First, organise Alex's time after school into the day planner.

Then explain the reasoning behind your decisions.

Alex says, "One of my long-term goals is to get good GCSE results.

I have homework and chores to do every day.

I also want to play football with my friends, watch videos online, and read.

I also try to avoid screen time right before bed." Pause this video so you can have some time to do the task, and then we will go through the answers together.

Well done for having a go.

Your plan for him may have looked like this: at 4:00 pm Alex should do some homework, at 5:00 pm he could play football with his friends, at 6:00 pm Alex could do his chores, 7:00 pm he could watch videos online.

8:00 pm he could read his book and then 9:00 pm he could go to sleep.

You may have explained your plan like this.

It is important for Alex to prioritise tasks that benefit his learning goals, health and wellbeing, so he should do his homework and exercise first.

To avoid screen time before bed, Alex should read his book just before going sleep instead of watching videos.

Well done if your answer was similar to mine.

We are now going to move on to the second part of our lesson.

How can I limit my screen time? Not all screen time is bad for us.

However, excessive use of screens can have a negative effect on our health and wellbeing.

We have to strike the right balance between screen time and our other hobbies and responsibilities.

Limits for screen time are important as it can ensure we are putting our health and wellbeing first.

Striking the right balance between the time spent on and off screens can ensure that we have proper time for sleep, exercise, offline hobbies, such as reading, running, painting, and spending time with people face to face.

Time for a check for understanding.

True or false, all screen time is bad for us? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said false.

Not all screen time is bad for us, but excessive screen time is.

It is important to strike a good balance between time on and off screens.

Effective time planning can help to limit screen time.

For example, if you know that you have several chores and homework to do after school, plan your time and prioritise these responsibilities and limit the time you spend browsing online.

When trying to concentrate or focus on another activity, using functions like Do Not Disturb on digital devices can help prevent distractions.

Nurse Daniel says, "It can take around 20 minutes to regain focus of being distracted by a notification or browsing on a device." Another setting that can help us to reduce screen time is to limit notifications.

Sometimes our screens can bombard us with notifications from all the different apps and sites we use.

By turning off non-essential notifications, we can make sure that our attention is not being diverted by unimportant messages.

To remove the temptation of looking at a digital device when trying to concentrate, try creating phone-free zones.

A phone-free zone could be a whole room or just an area.

In this zone, make sure that you don't have any digital devices with you that could cause distraction.

Aisha says, "My phone-free zone is my bedroom." And Sofia says, "Mine is the desk in the home office." You can also introduce phone-free activities, such as mealtimes, socialising with friends, spending time with family, watching a film or TV show, and bedtime.

Time for a check for understanding.

What is missing from the list of ways we can limit our screen time? On our list it says, use the Do Not Disturb function, organise time effectively, and set limits on certain times of the day or activities where you will not use your digital devices.

Hmm, what is missing from the list of ways that we can limit our screen time? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said limit notifications and create phone-free zones.

Be mindful what you are using a screen for.

It can be tempting when we are bored to mindlessly scroll on our digital devices, but by only engaging in screen time purposefully, we can set effective limits and have a more healthy balance.

Jun says, "Before I scroll on my phone, I ask myself, 'Is this for a reason or an activity?' I try to avoid scrolling just out of habit." Try to think about when and why you engage in screen time.

Consider the way you are feeling when you pick up a device.

For example, do you always pick up a device if you are bored? By pinpointing the emotions you feel when you reach for a digital device, you can control your time spent on them and replace it with something more fulfilling.

Laura says, "I noticed I was picking up my phone whenever I was stressed.

I tried writing in my journal instead when I feel that way, and it has helped me so much more!" That's great to hear, Laura.

Well done.

It can be hard to limit screen time, but by setting yourself clear boundaries, you may find it easier.

You could set an alarm on a device to ensure you are only using it for a certain amount of time.

Replace mindless scrolling with activities that prioritise your health and wellbeing, and tell friends and family you want to limit screen time, that way they can provide accountability.

Time for a check for understanding.

Which of the following is a good way to limit screen time? Is it A, by setting alarms on devices to limit your time, B, by only scrolling on your phone if you are bored, or C, by only using a digital device if it's purposeful? Pause this video so you can have some thinking time.

Well done if you said A and C.

We could limit our screen time by setting alarms on our devices and by only using a digital device if it is purposeful.

Time for a task now.

With a partner, discuss how you can limit your screen time.

In your discussion, consider the following: device settings, phone-free zones, emotions, mindfulness, and balance.

Pause this video so you can have some time to do the task, and then we will go through the answers together.

Well done for having a go.

In your discussions, you may have said there are settings on devices like Do Not Disturb that can prevent you from being distracted by notifications.

Using device settings, you can prevent unimportant notifications from apps and websites coming through and demanding your attention.

Be aware of your emotions and what may trigger you to engage in screen time in the first place.

For example, if you only pick up a device when you are bored, try engaging in a different, more mindful activity.

Be mindful when engaging in screen time and only do it if there is a purpose rather than mindlessly scrolling.

Introduce phone-free zones and phone-free activities to limit screen time.

Well done if you said something similar in your discussions.

This brings us to the end of our lesson.

Thank you for being here with me today.

Here is a summary of everything that we've covered in today's lesson.

There are lots of things we can use to organise our time outside of school and work, like diaries or planners.

Prioritising activities offline is good for us mentally and physically and gives us the space it needs to sleep, socialise, and learn.

When we are prioritising activities and planning our time, the ones that benefit our long-term learning goals and health and wellbeing should always come first.

There are settings on our digital devices that we can utilise to limit screen time.

For example, Do Not Disturb, which can prevent us getting distracted by notifications, and creating phone-free zones to help us concentrate.

Here is a slide with different places that you can get support.

We have the Childline, which is a website and phone line which is able to offer confidential advice and support.

CEOP.

The CEOP helps protect children from online abuse and exploitation.

And the Internet Matters.

The Internet Matters teaches children and parents how to stay safe and happy online while using the internet.