Professional Skills: Digital Wellness

Professional Skills: Digital Wellness

This course is part of Professional Skills: Digital Fluency Specialization

Instructor: Tyler Galarneau

Access provided by ExxonMobil

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate your personal and professional digital use
Implement strategies to improve your relationship with technology
Utilize digital tools to support your health and well-being

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

Shareable certificate

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Discover how to build a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. This course helps you balance personal well-being and digital life for improved mental, physical, and professional health.

From smartphones to wearable tech, digital tools shape how we live, work, and interact. But they can also contribute to stress, distraction, and burnout if used unconsciously. In this self-paced course led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, you’ll learn how to assess and improve your relationship with digital tools. Through guided reflection and hands-on strategies, you’ll explore how to use technology in ways that support, rather than undermine, your well-being.

This module focuses on understanding and improving your personal relationship with digital tools. You will explore the underlying causes of your digital habits, identify resources to foster a healthier interaction, and practice solutions to manage your technology use more effectively. By the end of this module, you will have a clearer picture of your digital well-being and actionable strategies to enhance it.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Evaluating personal digital use10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Evaluating personal digital use: Causes and resources5 minutes
Evaluating personal digital use: Improving your digital relationship4 minutes
Practice the solution: Personal relationships with technology10 minutes
Job aid: Examine your relationship with technology3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Evaluating personal digital use10 minutes
Evaluating personal digital use: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Evaluate your relationship with your phone10 minutes

In this module, you will learn to critically evaluate your professional digital habits and identify areas for improvement. We will cover the causes and resources associated with professional digital use, explore strategies to enhance your digital work patterns, and introduce techniques like the Pomodoro method to boost productivity and well-being in your professional life. This module aims to equip you with the tools to create a more efficient and balanced digital work environment.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Evaluating professional digital use10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 44 minutes

Evaluating professional digital use: Causes and resources3 minutes
Evaluating professional digital use: Improving digital work patterns5 minutes
Practice the solution: Evaluating professional digital use10 minutes
Job aid: The steps of the Pomodoro technique3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Evaluating professional digital use10 minutes
Evaluating professional digital use: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Developing a professional network10 minutes

This module explores the intersection of digital tools and your overall health. You will learn how digital tools can influence your well-being, discover ways to leverage technology to build healthy habits, and understand the importance of incorporating breaks into your digital routine. The goal is to empower you to use digital tools as allies in maintaining and improving your physical and mental health.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 12 minutes

Quiz: Looking at your health digitally12 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 44 minutes

Looking at your health digitally: Causes and resources3 minutes
Looking at your health digitally: Using tools to build a health habit5 minutes
Practice the solution: Looking at your health digitally10 minutes
Job aid: 20/20/20 Rule3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Looking at your health digitally10 minutes
Looking at your health digitally: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: The benefits of breaks10 minutes

This concluding module provides an opportunity to reflect on your learning journey throughout the course. You will be invited to provide valuable feedback through a survey, helping to shape the future of our courses. Finally, you will receive confirmation of your course completion, acknowledging your dedication to personal and professional growth in managing digital tools and well-being.