• The status bar on the iPhone will not show you notifications from installed apps. For example, if you receive a new email, you will not see a notification from the mail app in the status bar. Instead, you will typically only see status icons, like battery, wi-fi, location services etc.

• Depending on the version of iPhone you have, the status bar will tell you when you are on a call or Facetime. If you are on a call, you will see a small green symbol with a white phone. 

• If you are on a Facetime, you will see a small green symbol with a white video camera.

● Depending on the version of iPhone you have, you might see an orange dot, or a green dot.

● The orange dot appears in the status bar when you are using an app that is accessing your microphone. The green dot appears when you are using an app that is accessing your camera.

● These symbols appear to help protect your privacy.

When your screen is locked, you may notice an additional piece of information is present. You will see the name of your phone carrier. Examples of phone carriers are: Rogers, Koodo, Telus, Bell etc.

● Click here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207354

● Click here: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/iphone/iphef7bb57dc/ios

Look for a small red circle in front of the app. This is called a badge.

 In the example below, you can see the Messages app is telling you that you have 10 unread text messages.

● Status icons tell you important information about your phone, such as battery, wi-fi, signal strength, location services etc.

● Notification icons appear when apps on your phone are trying to notify you of a new message, updates from the app etc.

Click here: https://bit.ly/3L8kF14

Click here: https://www.nextpit.com/status-notification-icons-meaning

Some Android devices may give you this option. Click here to learn how to choose the status icons that will appear in the status bar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWiligG5_DM

● Yes, many devices will give you this option.

● To learn more click here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Uem4ivwOel8

● To learn more, you can also click here: https://www.lifewire.com/what-are-android-status-bar-icons-4774877

That’s ok. Feeling uncertain doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Feeling uncertain is a sign that you need more information. There are many

resources online that you can use to learn more about new symbols. You might even try asking a trusted friend!

● Don’t let the fear of making mistakes stop you from trying. Smartphones are generally designed

to withstand mistakes you might make, and will not break if you do make a mistake.

● If your screen does freeze while you’re trying to use your smartphone, you can restart your

device. To learn how to restart your iPhone, click here: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support (CA).

To learn how to restart an Android phone, click here: How to Force Restart an Android Phone

When It’s Not Responding (howtogeek.com) and scroll to the section “Perform a Hard

Reset/Reboot.”

● Remember, practicing is the best way to help your brain remember these new skills!

Frustration will make it harder to problem solve. To reduce frustration and increase problem solving,

follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Pause.

• Step 2: Name what you’re feeling without judgement. Be sure to use the phrase “I am

feeling______.”

• Step 3: Take a 5-minute break, or a little longer if needed. You have the option to do something

to help you feel calm, such as doing some gentle stretches, listening to music, or breathing

deeply until you feel calm.

• You can also check out: The Guide to Mindfulness for Better Learning and/or the guide on

Changing Unhelpful Thoughts for Success while Learning. You can access them here: MTML -

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