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Practitioner Papers 12 Location: Room E303 Session Chair: Dr Fiona Concannon, University of Galway & Conference Team | |
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3:15pm - 3:30pm
Flourishing in a Digital Environment: Enhancing MTU student Digital Wellness Munster Technological University, Ireland The MTU eLearning Development Services Unit (EDSU) has designed two workshops focused on enhancing Digital Wellness for a first-year cohort of 33 students. These sessions introduce students to the concept of digital identity—what it is, how it develops, and how it shapes digital reputation. This component draws on the work of Masiero & Bailur (2021), encouraging students to reflect critically on the ways their online presence is constructed and perceived. Building on this foundation, participants explore key elements of digital wellbeing, understood as the impact that digital devices, tools, services, and systems have on individuals. This section is informed by Feerrar (2020) and Laffier (2025), who highlight the importance of intentional, reflective engagement with technology. A central theme across both workshops is the need for self‑awareness, emotional regulation, socio‑emotional learning, and mental health literacy as essential components of a balanced digital experience for third‑level students. The conceptual framework developed by Laffier, Rehman, & Westley (2025), alongside the Digital Flourishing Model from the Digital Wellness Institute, provides a structured lens through which students can examine their own habits and behaviours. Participants also gain insight into the significant effects of excessive digital consumption, including its impact on concentration, wellbeing, and lifestyle. The workshops address both the benefits and the potential downsides of digital engagement, helping students develop strategies to manage their digital lives more effectively. Finally, the sessions introduce practical skills for healthy technology use, including the responsible use of AI‑enabled tools. Research by Blankson (2018) and Zhen, Liu, Hong et al. (2019) demonstrates how intentional digital practices can transform personal technology use. Students are also introduced to a range of digital applications that can positively support and enhance digital health and wellbeing. | |

