Scott Burnett's presentation, Spring 2018 to schools, churches and parent groups. Tips on managing screen time, setting up rules, using software and hardware to keep our kids from screen time addiction.

1. Managing Screen Time

2. How many devices are
connected to the internet
in your home?
iPhones, iPads, laptops, desktops, game
consoles, wifi cameras, thermostats, doorbells,
Sonos, Alexa, AppleTV, Apple Watch, FitBit…
Question…

4. • Addictive nature of mobile
devices
Today we will cover….

5. • Addictive nature of mobile
devices
• New guidelines (rules) to
consider
Today we will cover….

6. • Addictive nature of mobile
devices
• New guidelines (rules) to
consider
• Software and Hardware to use
Today we will cover….

7. How addictive are these
devices?
Question…

8. How addictive are these
devices?
Which ones are the MOST
addictive?
Question…

9. The most addictive devices,
are the ones that feed us a
powerful drug called……
Question…

10. The most addictive devices,
are the ones that feed us a
powerful drug called……
DOPAMINE
Question…

12. • Motivation
• Learning
• Habits
• Exploring
• Mood
• Attention
• Sleeping
• Seeking and reward
Critical for

13. Heightened levels of
Dopamine…
Increase feelings of pleasure
Increase cognitive acuity
Provide high energy
Enhance our level of learning
Increase motivation
Increased productivity……

14. Sounds pretty good
Right?

15. Sounds pretty good
Right?
ADHD is often diagnosed when
there is a BELOW normal
dopamine level in the brain

16. Sounds pretty good
Right?
Often corrected with medication
such as Adderall or Ritalin… aka
DOPAMINE

17. If we increase levels
of Dopamine…
Increase cognitive acuity
Provide energy
Enhance the level of learning
Increase motivation
Increased productivity

18. So what happens when a child
with a NORMAL level of
dopamine is given too much…
Agitation
Anxiety
Insomnia
Hyperactivity
Mania and Paranoia

19. • Some new rules
• Some new programs
(software)
• Some new devices
(hardware)
So how do we control screen time?

20. Where are they using technology?

21. Where are they using technology?
Location….Location….Location…

22. cell phones at night

23. cell phones at night

24. Get their passwords

25. Cell phone contract
• Cell phone contract
• www.iccguru.com/cellphonecontract.doc

26.  Use TV consoles with parental controls
 Consider the rule. “Weekends only” for games & TV
 Keep technology out of the bedrooms
 Watch what they watch ..play what they play ..
use what they use. If you don’t know what they are
doing, you cant help them with limits.
Be engaged during tech time.

27.  Kids who are activity involved in sports or
activities outside the home will have LESS
time to play games or watch TV.
 FIND activities they enjoy and help them get
involved.
 Don’t be a couch potato.

28.  Create a space in the home, or a time of day
that is SCREEN free.
 Dinner table?
 The car?
 Could be mornings, or as you get closer to
bedtime?

29.  Breakfree

30.  Offtime

31. Time manager for the Mac or PC

32. Time manager for the Mac or PC

33. Time manager for the Mac or PC

34. ……for the ChromeBook
Filter and time management

35. iPhone and Android CONTROL

36. • $129
• No games
• No social media
• No distractions
• Wifi & free cellular
• Holds thousands of
books
Kindle Paper White

37. Circle by Disney
Manage all of your home’s connected devices.
With Circle, parents can filter content, limit
screen time and set a bedtime for every
device in the home.

38. Circle by Disney

39. Circle by Disney

42. Bob – Screen Time Manager

43. The Light Phone

44. The Light Phone
 Same number….. “Phone away from Phone”
 $150, plus $5/month
 Sold Out everywhere….taking reservations
 www.thelightphone.com

45. The Light Phone 2

46. The Light Phone 2
 Adds simple text messaging
 $250
 Ships April 2019
 Pre-Orders @ www.indiegogo.com
 Search “Light 2”

47. The most addictive app of all
SnapChat

48. SnapChat
• Most popular chat app among teens
• Instant messaging, photos and video
• 100 Million daily users
• Highly addictive (#FOMO)
The most addictive app of all

50. SnapChat
As of right now….SnapChat is
impossible to monitor
The most addictive app of all

51. SnapChat
IF…..your going to
allow SnapChat, consider
putting in place some rules to
keep them safe.
….this is just a SAMPLE!!
The most addictive app of all

52. • Mom and dad have the username and
password.
• If it gets overused, or it seems like its becoming
too much of a distraction, its gone.
• If grades drop, its gone.
• If “respect to parents” diminishes, its gone.
• If mom or dad see or hear of anything
inappropriate, its gone.
• Mom and dad may install it on th phone, sign in
as you and receive or look at your “snaps”
anytime they want.
The most addictive app of all

53. Give your family a
“Technology Vacation”
• Try unplugging for 1 week
pick certain time of day for tech
• Keep ‘em busy
• Family game instead of video game
• Disable the WiFi
• Model it yourself

54. Scott’s Final Tips
1) Don’t be afraid to change some rules!
2)Take technology away at night
3)Get their passwords.
4)Consider using some SOFTWARE to help
manage screen time. OurPact, Qustodio,
BreakFree, Offtime, or Blocksi
5)Use a HARDWARE device to help manage
screen time. Kindle, Circle, or Bob