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LEARNING AND SELF-MANAGEMENT: Wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing

Managing one’s relationship with technology includes setting online boundaries and forming positive digital habits. This is an increasingly important dimension of overall wellbeing.

Useful Resources on Digital Wellbeing:

Farley, S. C. (2023, November 14). Thing 20 & 21: Digital wellbeing & professional social presence. 23 Things for Digital Knowledge. https://www.23things.ed.ac.uk/week-11

Annotation: Two-part web module from the University of Edinburgh's "23 Things for Digital Knowledge" program. Thing 20 covers digital wellbeing, including managing screen time, setting online boundaries, combating cyberbullying, and building better digital habits. Thing 21 addresses building a professional social presence online. Includes reflective activities and further resources.

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Table of contents:

4.1. Finding Help and Support
4.1.1. Seeking Support
4.1.2. Communicating with Professors

4.2. Learning and Study Skills
4.2.1. How We Learn
4.2.2. Metacognition
4.2.3. Study Strategies
4.2.4. Studying in STEM
4.2.5. Note-Taking and Lectures
4.2.6. Exam Preparation

4.3. Time Management and Focus
4.3.1. Time Management Strategies
4.3.2. The Pomodoro Technique
4.3.3. Understanding Procrastination
4.3.4. Staying Motivated
4.3.5. Digital Focus Tools

4.4. Reflective Practice
4.4.1. Growth Mindset Strategies
4.4.2. Reflective Practice Tools

4.5. Wellbeing
4.5.1. Mental Health
4.5.2. Personal Wellbeing

4.5.3. Digital Wellbeing

4.5.4. Stress Management
4.5.5. Budgeting
4.5.6. Finding Friends

4.6. Adapting Your Study Approach
4.6.1. Neurodiversity and University
4.6.2. Studying with ADHD
4.6.3. Studying with Dyslexia and Assistive Tools

4.7. Skills and Career Planning
4.7.1. Identifying Your Skills
4.7.2. Setting Goals
4.7.3. Career Planning
4.7.4. Postgraduate Study
4.7.5. Internships and E-Learning

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

Peer Reviewer(s): None