What you'll learn Understand How Leisure Time on Screens Steals Our Attention and Negatively Impacts Mental Wellbeing Rethink Your Relationship With Technology to Feel Happier & Flow at Work: Improve Sleep, Daily Routines, and Media Habits Protect your Reputation Online and In Person, Mitigate Risks Neuroscience Behind Why Some Types of Screen Time is So Addictive Nurture Real Connections - Unplug to Practice Emotional Intelligence For Better Office Connections & To Feel More Human Establish NEW Workplace Tech Norms & Boundaries to Minimize Distractions Use Microsoft Teams Efficiently without Constant Distractions Assess Your Risk for Gaming Addiction, Social Media Overuse, and Other Online Traps Requirements This course is designed for technology users of all experience levels and ages. Description If your work involves a computer, this course is for YOU! Since the pandemic millions of employees have experienced tech overwhelm but we are here to help bring a fresh perspective, new solutions, and timely insight into how you can manage life in the digital age better. From mental health to reputation management, we cover over a dozen areas of concern and provide solutions on how to reduce stress by making technology less of a distraction at work and home. You will also gain leadership skills on how to influence the tech culture in your workplace to set new communication norms when it comes to unplugging, response times, and appropriate channels of communication. Annoyed by texts at all hours of the night?Feel like your inbox is never under control?Frustrated by Microsoft Teams notifications and others?Wish co-workers would just call/text/message?Worried about what others think of you?Concerned your messages are not well received?Always distracted by your personal devices?Would rather be scrolling or gaming than working?Never pay attention during work meetings?Simply curious about how technology could work better?Need to make major office changes in tech policy but don't know where to start?Miss the social interaction aspect of workplace culture?We are here to help. This new course hosted by Larissa Mills and Nicole Rawson is based on the content from keynote seminars given to large corporations to improve employees in multiple areas, all relating to digital media and technology. Overview Section 1: Welcome and Intro Lecture 1 Introduction Lecture 2 Tools for Learning Lecture 3 Welcome Lecture 4 Let's get started! About this course and your instructors. Section 2: HOW Technology Interferes With Humanity & Productivity Lecture 5 The science behind "persuasive design" of digital media Lecture 6 Persuasive Design Lecture 7 A Closer Look Section 3: Reduce Stress & Improve Your Work Routine Lecture 8 Steps 1-5 to Reduce Stress & Improve Your Work Routine Lecture 9 Steps 6-10 to Reduce Stress & Improve Your Work Routine Lecture 10 Take Charge with A Plan Section 4: Emotional Intelligence & Reputation Management Lecture 11 Foster Meaningful Connections & Protect Your Reputation Section 5: Setting NEW Office Tech Norms Lecture 12 Best Practices to Establish New Tech Expectations Lecture 13 Added Value: Put New Knowledge into Action with Your Work Team Section 6: Healthy Boundaries With Microsoft Teams Lecture 14 Tips for Healthy Boundaries Using Microsoft Teams Lecture 15 Teams in Action Section 7: Next Steps To Ensure Success Lecture 16 Craft A Personal Success Plan Use technology at work or home? This course is currently featured as a keynote seminar for employees of major corporations who use technology in the workplace and have access to personal devices.,Stressed out or feeling blue at work? This course will benefit anyone looking to improve their workplace environment, increase productivity, improve mental health, and reduce tech overwhelm through mindful use of recreational screen time and technology systems at work like Microsoft Teams.
