E43UDN_1: About the e-course | Stručna usavršavanja

This e-course will explore well-being in the information society, with an emphasis on the benefits and challenges of using digital technology for all stakeholders in the educational process. We will analyse current trends and the future of digital technologies in education and their impact on the well-being of students, teachers, and management staff. Special attention will be paid to identifying the risks of using digital technology and its impact on well-being, as well as developing guidelines and responsibilities for the responsible use of digital materials.

This module is a translated version of the original Utjecaj digitalnih tehnologija na dobrobit module in Croatian. Consequently, certain supplementary materials and supporting documents are available only in the Croatian language.
Participants may use free AI-powered translation tools to access the provided materials.

E-course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this e-course, participants will be able to:

understand and critically analyse the benefits and challenges of applying digital technologies in education, with a special focus on their impact on the well-being of students, teachers, and management staff;
identify and assess potential risks associated with digital technologies in the educational environment and propose ways to overcome them;
design and apply strategies to promote the responsible, safe, and ethical use of digital technologies and materials within an educational institution;
develop guidelines and strategies that ensure the physical and psychological well-being of all employees and students in the digitised educational process;
create and adapt teaching content using digital technologies to encourage individual student progress and ensure their well-being.

Learning Outcomes:

analyse potential risks and challenges associated with the use of digital technologies in education;
develop strategies and guidelines for the responsible use of digital technologies in the educational environment to ensure safe, stimulating, and ethical digital experiences;
develop strategies and guidelines for ensuring the physical and psychological well-being of students, teachers, and management staff;
create teaching content using digital technologies to support student progress on an individual level and ensure their well-being.

How can we ensure the well-being of every participant in the educational process in today’s digital age? How can we leverage the benefits of digital technologies without compromising physical and mental health? In this e-course, explore the advantages and challenges of using digital technologies, and learn how to promote the safe and ethical use of digital tools within your institution. Learn to identify and assess the risks of digital technologies, from digital addiction, ethical and security issues, to privacy and data protection, and to develop the strategies to address them. Become familiar with the concept of digital well-being and its impact on mental health. Explore trends such as artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and virtual reality, and their effects on well-being. To ensure the physical and psychological well-being of all participants in the educational process, you will learn to develop guidelines and strategies for the responsible use of digital technologies at your university. This e-course also outlines how to create strategic guidelines to ensure the well-being of both staff and students at your higher education institution. Join us and become a leader in creating a healthier and safer digital environment for all!

Estimated participant workload: 75 hours

Number of ECTS credits: 3

Impact of Digital Technology on Well-being:

The expected total participant workload for the activities in this e-course is 75 hours, which, by sections, includes the following:

Introduction to the e-course: 55 min
Introduction to the impact of digital technologies on well-being: 5 h 10 min
Risk analysis of digital technologies in education and their impact on well-being: 11 h 55 min
Development of guidelines for the responsible use of digital technologies: 20 h 20 min
Development of guidelines for ensuring the well-being of employees and students of higher education institutions: 22 h
Implementation and evaluation of developed guidelines: 13 h 50 min
Course completion: 50 min.