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Mindful Tech Use Lesson Plan

Help 8th grade students identify tech habits and practice mindfulness techniques to manage distractions effectively.

Understanding mindfulness can empower students to self-regulate their tech use, reducing stress and enhancing focus in a digital age.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Tech Habits and Mindfulness

10 minutes

Step 2

Mindfulness Exercise

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

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Mindful Tech Use

Welcome the students and introduce the topic. Mention that today's session is about understanding our technology habits and applying mindfulness techniques to manage tech distractions.

Understanding Our Tech Habits

Discuss common tech habits. Ask students to share any personal experiences when they felt distracted or overwhelmed by their devices.

What is Mindfulness?

Define mindfulness in simple terms. Explain how mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.

Mindfulness Exercise

Guide the students through a short mindfulness exercise. Provide instructions on how to perform focused breathing or a body scan that can be done easily.

Reflection & Sharing

Encourage students to share their experiences after the exercise. Use prompts to generate discussion on how mindfulness can help them with tech distractions.

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