Q1 Managing Your Footprint: Your Data

Part Two: Collecting Your Data: Homework

Think about the Footprint image you created in Part One on the “Your Footprint page.”  You identified the top 10 online sites you visit the most in the footprint image. In this activity, you will collect data on how you use your screen time.

Step 1. Download or make a copy of this Daily Media Use Log to use. 

Step 2. Print out page two of the log to carry and complete, or download it to a device you carry, so that you can track your screen time and type of use. Write in the number of minutes you spend on each activity during a day for seven days.

Step 3. Add up your total number of minutes in each column. You will use this information for Part Three: The Report.

Part Three: Report- Special Note 

(Check with your teacher about presenting your report.) 

Step 1. Once your media use is totaled, visit this Create a Graph site to graph your data. Use this 5.Q1 Your Data Graphing Tips (PDF) as a guide for creating your first graph of the data (an example of a completed bar graph is below).

Step 2. Complete the graph, preview it, print it as a PDF or .png image, or take a screenshot. Stay on the page with your data for the next step!

Step 3. Compare two types of Graphs: Return to the Design Tab, select the Line Graph (select OK from the pop-up), and Preview and print as done previously as a PDF, image, or screenshot. Which type of graph do you feel represents your data best?

Step 4. Turn to a shoulder partner or classmate and discuss the following:

• Any surprises about your results from the data, or how you each spend screen time?
• Are there any concerns you have about the impact of screen time on your life, such as school work, sleep, health, social interactions with family, or others?
• Do your screen time activities and Digital Footprint align with the identity you want others to see and who you are? 
• Is there one insight or change you each might consider making?

Step 5. What IF class discussion or short writing assignment: What would your life be like if you lost all cellular and internet access for a day, month, or year?