Lesson
Teen Voices: The Pressure to Stay Connected (Quick Activity)
How does digital media try to hook you, and what can you do about it?
Grade
8Vocabulary Show definitions
addictive design ·
feedback loop ·
habit ·
humane design
addictive design – features or aspects of a device or app that are intended to hook the user into frequent use
feedback loop – when you get a response to something you do or post online, causing your brain to experience a temporary moment of pleasure
habit – something we do automatically without thinking
humane design – features or aspects of a device or app that prioritizes what’s good for people’s lives
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15 mins.
The Pressure to be Connected: Activity Steps
15 mins.
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Lesson last updated: August 2023
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Lesson last updated: August 2023