Digital Wellbeing

Online Course

University of York

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Digital Wellbeing

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What is the course about?

Digital Wellbeing

The course Digital Wellbeing is an online class provided by University of York through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Do digital technologies affect our wellbeing? Explore the concepts of health, relationships and society in the digital age.

Course description

Discover how digital technology affects our wellbeing
3 weeks

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.
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.

Introduction to the digital society and wellbeing, considering new and established digital technologies, modern culture and trends
Exploration of digital identity, and the balance of online and offline activities
Consideration of negative behaviours online, and strategies and approaches for managing them
Positive uses of technology for our health, society and education.

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

This course is for anyone interested in understanding health and wellbeing in the digital age. It will be of particular interest to people concerned with social science, healthcare or online communities.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Digital Wellbeing

Course Topic

Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Politics & Society, Psychology & Mental Health, Social Issues

University, College, Institution

University of York

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Digital Wellbeing

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of York you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Digital Wellbeing

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