Objectives of the course

• Understand how the attention economy shapes the design of digital technology in ways that threaten well-being.

• Develop students’ awareness of the potential harms of technology use.

• Create conditions for discussing both the positive and the negative aspects of technology use safely, openly and non-judgmentally in the classroom.

• Reduce students’ defensiveness around examining their digital habits.

• Guide students to recognize digital habits that have a negative impact on their well-being.

• Promote students’ agency to be in control of their on-screen time and to use technology responsibly.

• Lead initiatives and create support structures in their schools to foster digital wellbeing.