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LESSON

Autoplay: Helpful or Not?

Can technology features be both helpful and unhelpful to me?

Technology is designed to be fun and entertaining, but some features can be distracting and unhelpful. Learning about two common design features—autoplay and device noises—will help students make thoughtful choices about when to turn these features on or off so they can stay in control of their online experience.

Objectives

  • Identify how autoplay and device sounds can be helpful or unhelpful, depending on the situation
  • Make thoughtful choices about when to use such features

Vocabulary

Autoplay · Device Sounds
Autoplay when one video ends, the next video starts all by itself, without you choosing it
Device Sounds all the sounds that come from devices, like dings, beeps, buzzes, and music
Image
A blue background with an autoplay icon and a green, animated character (Arms) scratching chin in wonder.
Time
20 mins.

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