Dec 7th: Technology & Wellbeing in the age of AI
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
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.