Aims and objectives
This module will:
- explain how online technology can affect your wellbeing
- identify how to access support and services for your wellbeing at UQ
- explore ways to be safe and responsible online.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- understand the potential positive and negative effects of your digital activities
- reflect on your use of online technology and use strategies to control it
- understand the causes of inappropriate online behaviour and what actions you can take
- control the information you provide online to protect your privacy.
6. Other resources
Websites
UQ Student Support Health and wellbeing — programs and counselling services to help improve your confidence and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Digital wellbeing from Google — get tips and tools to help you achieve your personal sense of digital wellbeing.
Books
Barnes, R. (2018). Uncovering Online Commenting Culture: Trolls, Fanboys and Lurkers. Springer International Publishing.
LinkedIn Learning courses
Improving your focus (56m) explains how to develop the survival skills to both avoid daily distractions and stay focused on what's most valuable.
Time Management Fundamentals with Microsoft Office (1h10m) explains how to manage your time and boost productivity with Microsoft Office.
Duration: 
Approximately 20 minutes
Graduate attributes
Knowledge and skills you can gain to contribute to your Graduate attributes:
Effective communication
Critical judgement
Ethical and social understanding
Check your knowledge
Check what you know about this topic:
Support at UQ
Access UQ services to assist you with personal or study-related issues.
