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Ontario Tech University
   
    Nov 12, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Academic Calendar 
    
2026-2027 Graduate Academic Calendar
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EDUC 5409G - Mental Health and Well-Being in a Digital Age


This course will critically assess theories and research related to mental health in the digital age. Students will consider how technology can act as both a risk and a protective factor for well-being across the lifespan. Topics explored throughout the course include, but are not limited to: the role of technology in anxiety and depression, technology as a benefit and protective factor, best practices for learning, motivation, and performance, inclusive communities, digital wellness, digital citizenship, global challenges, global competencies, and resiliency and flourishing. The course design allows students to choose their areas of interest and encourages students to examine topics from personal, professional and evidence-based lenses.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite(s) with concurrency: (EDUC 5001G  and EDUC 5002G ) or EDUC 7001G  
Credit restriction equivalency: EDUC 5106G



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