Do digital technologies affect our wellbeing? Explore the concepts of health, relationships and society in the digital age. Discover how digital technology affects our wellbeing. What is the impact of digital technology on our health, relationships and society? How do we ensure our own digital wellbeing? Explore the answers to these questions and more with this course.
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You will investigate new and established technologies and their impact on society, looking at the positives and negatives of engaging with technology.
You will also learn how to ensure your own digital wellbeing, exploring: how to balance online and offline activities, how to stay safe physically and virtually, strategies for dealing with information overload and creating a positive digital identity.
Syllabus
Week 1: Wellbeing in the digital world
Week 2: Identity and personal wellbeing
Week 3: Inclusion, collaboration and digital wellbeing
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Engage with some of the current areas of research on digital identity and wellbeing
- Discuss the various facets of digital wellbeing and the associated implications on both a personal and social level
- Identify some of the benefits and risks of engaging in particular online activities with regards to personal wellbeing
- Reflect on personal digital practices and the impact they have on digital identity and wellbeing
- Collaborate in a safe and responsible way in online communities, considering impact on others
