Digital tools & human wellbeing: balancing innovation and mindful interaction

[knowledge, comprehension, analysis] 

After the course the student is able to understand and describe the following concepts: digital wellbeing, attention, distractions, multitasking, and compulsive checking, persuasive technology and behavior change, self-tracking and self-quantification, mindfulness in technology, digital addiction and digital detox, digital tools supportive of mental health, user-centred and value sensitive design. 

[comprehension, analysis & application] 

After the course, the student is able to creatively explore the concepts mentioned above in the context of a specific case that is offered during the course 

[application & synthesis] 

After the course, the student is able to apply the abovementioned concepts in formulating and prototyping a justified design direction for a solution based on a specific case description  

[synthesis & evaluation] 

After the course the student is able to evaluate the impact of digital tools and media on intentional use, attention, mental health, interpersonal connection, work and collaboration. 

[synthesis & evaluation] 

After the course the student will be able to reflect on their own role and that of others in interdisciplinary collaborative design work, including to identify and constructively asses their strengths and learning opportunities, - both individually and as a group