Common Sense Media: Autoplay - Helpful or Not?

Common Sense Media: Autoplay - Helpful or Not?
Can technology features be both helpful and unhelpful to me?

Technology is designed to be fun and entertaining, but some features can be distracting and unhelpful. Learning about two common design features—autoplay and device noises—will help students make thoughtful choices about when to turn these features on or off so they can stay in control of their online experience.

Objectives

  • Identify how autoplay and device sounds can be helpful or unhelpful, depending on the situation
  • Make thoughtful choices about when to use such features

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Common Sense Media: Autoplay - Helpful or Not?
Can technology features be both helpful and unhelpful to me?

Technology is designed to be fun and entertaining, but some features can be distracting and unhelpful. Learning about two common design features—autoplay and device noises—will help students make thoughtful choices about when to turn these features on or off so they can stay in control of their online experience.

Objectives

  • Identify how autoplay and device sounds can be helpful or unhelpful, depending on the situation
  • Make thoughtful choices about when to use such features
Common Sense Media
K-6
1st Grade

What are you looking for?

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Common Sense Media

Website URL

Type of Resource

Lesson Plan

Assigned Categories