How to Keep Your iPhone Screen On Longer

In this lesson, students learn how to adjust Auto-Lock settings to prevent their screen from sleeping too quickly. They learn to strike a balance between security and battery life. This lesson is part of Unscammable Essentials Phase 1.

Author

Linda Fawcus
February 05, 2025

What You’ll Teach

In this lesson, you’ll guide students through:

  • Adjusting Auto-Lock Settings: How to customize screen timeout settings for a better experience.

  • Balancing Convenience and Battery Life: The pros and cons of different Auto-Lock intervals.

  • Battery-Saving Tips: Additional settings that help extend battery life while keeping their screen on when needed."

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Lesson Plan

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Objective of this lesson: Teach learners how to adjust the Auto-Lock setting on their iPhone to keep the screen on longer before it locks.

  1. Begin by explaining:

    • What is Auto-Lock? Auto-Lock controls how long your iPhone stays on before the screen turns off automatically.

    • Why does it matter? If your screen locks too quickly, you’ll have to keep unlocking it. Adjusting this setting reduces interruptions while balancing battery life.

  2. Have the group follow the included step-by-step instructions for this skill.

  3. Try the included “Get Hands On” activities.

  4. Discuss the suggested Gluu Tips.

  5. Cover off glossary terms where needed.

  6. Check what your students have learned by referring to the “Check What You Know” slide. Now is a good time to pause for questions.

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