Technology & Wellbeing in the age of AI

This hands-on workshop focused on exploring the intersection of technology use and student wellbeing. We will delve into the benefits and risks associated with technology in education, identify effective strategies for promoting healthy technology habits among both students and educators, and examine digital tools and AI-powered resources designed to support mental health and wellbeing. You’ll learn to develop a balanced approach to technology integration that prioritizes physical and emotional wellbeing, leveraging AI for enhanced monitoring and support.

The requirements for CTLEs for this session is to submit your finalized classroom technology wellbeing plans.

Instructor

Clare Berends-Eitel

Minh Le

Debbie Beaudry

Johanna Guastaferro

Objectives

Explore the relationship between technology use and student wellbeing, including the potential benefits and risks.
Identify strategies to promote healthy technology habits among students and educators, including the use of AI tools to support these habits.
Learn about digital tools and AI-powered resources that support mental health and wellbeing in the classroom.
Develop a comprehensive approach to balancing technology integration with the promotion of physical and emotional wellbeing in students, utilizing AI to enhance monitoring and support.
Create an action plan for incorporating wellbeing practices into your technology usage policies and classroom routines, with a focus on leveraging AI for ongoing assessment and improvement.

[SECTION 1 - CTLE Assignment Submission]

Please be sure to complete these activities

Quick links:

Estimated Time to complete: 30 - 40 minutes

Technology & Well-Being Plan

The intention of the technology & well-being plan is for you to think through how you would like to improve or add well-being tools into classroom and teaching practices. Use the questions below to create a plan for your classroom.

Submit your Technology & Well-Being Plan

[SECTION 2 - Meetup Materials]

Links to session guide:

A Guide to Utilizing AI in your Teaching Practice
Khanmigo
Grammerly - Free writing assistant
AI for Educators

Workshop Slides

TST Meetup #2 12/7