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Lesson 5: How much time should we spend on technology?

Exploring how to balance the time spent engaging in online and offline activities.
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1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Gimme five! and allow time for a paired discussion.

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Assessment – Computing Y1: Online safetyLesson 1: Using the internet safelyLesson 2: Online emotionsLesson 3: Always be kind and considerateLesson 4: Posting and sharing online
Lesson 5: How much time should we spend on technology?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026

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