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National Unplugging Day

National Unplugging Day encourages people to put down their phones, tablets, and computers for 24 hours to reconnect with the physical world and the people around them. In a world where the average person checks their phone 150 times a day, this is a radical act of digital detox. This lesson explores the connected prison—are we more connected than ever, or have we lost the ability to truly be alone? We explore the joy of missing out (JOMO).

National Unplugging Day Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Could you survive 24 hours without any technology? What would you do instead?
  • Has the internet made us more lonely, even though we have more friends online?
  • Is silence something that scares you or something that relaxes you?
  • What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning (is it check your phone)?
  • Should unplugging be a mandatory school subject to teach kids how to live offline?

Activity 1: The Tech Talk

You are a "Tech Guru" who has decided to live in a forest. Convince your followers to delete their apps using the word "Radical".

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Social media is the cigarettes of the 21st century."
  • "A life without a phone is impossible in 2027."
  • "We have forgotten how to have real conversations."