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Digital Wellbeing

Susan Halfpenny, Stephanie Jesper, Siobhan Dunlop, and Alice Bennett

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more 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. You can use the hashtag #FLdigitalwellbeing to talk about this course on social media.

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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.

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Digital wellbeing: practical & foundational insights

According to learners, this course offers a highly relevant and insightful exploration of health in the digital age. Many found it to provide practical strategies and actionable advice for managing their online presence and reducing digital stress. Students frequently highlight the engaging lecturers and well-structured content, making it a solid introduction for those new to the topic. However, some learners seeking more in-depth or advanced insights might find certain sections too high-level or basic. Notably, recent reviews suggest the course has undergone beneficial updates with new resources, addressing earlier concerns about depth or dated content.

Well-suited for novices, potentially basic for advanced learners.

"Some parts felt a bit basic if you've already read much on the topic."

"I was hoping for more practical tools beyond just awareness, as it felt high-level."

"For a complete novice, it's probably better than for someone seeking advanced insights."

Offers a broad and accessible introduction to digital wellbeing.

"It's a good overview of digital wellbeing and a solid introduction."

"The course provided a comprehensive look at digital wellness and was well-paced."

"I gained foundational knowledge on digital wellbeing from this course."

Lectures are clear and content is relevant.

"The lecturers were engaging, and the content was well-structured."

"I found the information relevant and presented clearly."

"The instructors explained concepts well, which made it easy to follow."

Provides actionable advice for managing digital life.

"This course was incredibly insightful and provided practical strategies I could immediately apply."

"It challenged my perceptions of technology's impact and offered actionable advice."

"I found the practical tips invaluable and have already started implementing them."

Recent improvements address previous feedback.

"The latest update with new resources was a great addition to the course."

"The content feels current and relevant, suggesting recent updates have been beneficial."

"I found the production quality to be good, indicating potential improvements since earlier reviews."

Discussion forums sometimes lack engagement.

"The discussions were okay, but they were not super active."

"I felt the discussion forums didn't add much value."

"The forums seemed dead, and I didn't find them very engaging."

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Renowned MIT sociologist Sherry Turkle shares her research on the impact of digital technology on human connection and communication, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interactions and genuine conversations.

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