Are you addicted to  your smartphone? Before you answer that question watch the following Ted-Ed documentary by Charlene deGuzman then answer two of the following questions

1. How do you communicate with friends and family? How is this different from the avenue of communication 15 years ago?
2. How much time, by percentage, do you think individuals spend on their on cellphones? How do you think this compares to populations in other countries?
3. What are some positive outcomes of smartphones?
4. Are you addicted to your cell phone?

Challenge: You can choose to complete the following challenge and write one prompt instead of two.

• Give up your phone for one day; leave it at home, turn it off, give it to your parents. Just don’t use it at all. Then record any differences you saw in your day. Were you more active? Did you talk to more people face-to-face? Did you find yourself reaching for the phone? Did you find other activities to occupy your time? How was your day phone-free?