ERASMUS+ Course
Course Overview
In an age where screens, apps, and notifications define much of our daily rhythm, balancing technology use with well-being has become essential. This course empowers educators to cultivate digital balance, emotional intelligence, and resilience in themselves and their learners. It supports schools in aligning with European priorities for inclusion, digital transformation, and mental health by offering practical, human-centered approaches to technology use.
Through hands-on workshops, reflection, and creative exploration, participants will discover strategies to promote mindfulness, empathy, and healthy digital habits. They’ll learn how to model digital wellness, design meaningful offline experiences, and support students in developing critical awareness of their digital lives.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
Learning Outcomes
After the course, participants will be able to:
- •Recognize the relationship between digital technology, mental health, and social well-being.
- •Develop practical strategies to manage screen time, stress, and digital overload in education.
- •Support students in building self-awareness, empathy, and responsible online behavior.
- •Design classroom practices that balance online and offline experiences for sustainable learning.
- •Foster social and emotional learning (SEL) to enhance communication, belonging, and collaboration.
- •Promote mindfulness, reflection, and emotional regulation in digital and non-digital environments.
- •Strengthen professional resilience and work-life balance in the digital age.
- •Collaborate with European peers to exchange tools, practices, and well-being approaches.
Teaching & Learning Methods
All our methods are designed to be highly interactive and hands-on, ensuring a practical and engaging learning experience.
- •Interactive Workshops: Engage in reflective and experiential learning activities promoting balance and mindfulness.
- •Collaborative Learning: Exchange ideas and design inclusive practices that support digital well-being for all learners.
- •Technology & Mindfulness Integration: Explore apps, tools, and non-digital approaches to manage time, focus, and emotions.
- •Reflective Journaling: Develop awareness and growth through structured self-reflection exercises.
- •Outdoor & Movement-Based Activities: Reconnect with nature and physical presence to recharge focus and energy.
EU Competence Frameworks
This course aligns with key EU competence frameworks:
- •European Key Competences for Lifelong Learning: personal, social and learning competence; digital competence; and citizenship competence.
- •DigCompEdu (Digital Competence Framework for Educators): promoting critical, balanced, and ethical digital engagement.
- •ET 2030 Strategic Framework: supporting inclusion, well-being, and lifelong learning through education.
- •European Pillar of Social Rights: ensuring equal access to education that supports emotional and mental well-being.
- •Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027): encouraging safe, responsible, and human-centered use of technology in learning.
Erasmus+ Priorities
This course equips participants with skills that respond directly to key Erasmus+ priorities:
- •Inclusion and Diversity: Promoting equitable access to well-being resources for all learners, regardless of background or ability.
- •Digital Transformation: Encouraging responsible, mindful, and purposeful use of digital technologies in education.
- •Well-being and Mental Health: Supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and positive mental health in digital contexts.
- •Sustainability: Advocating for sustainable digital habits and balanced lifestyles for both students and educators.
- •Teacher Professional Development: Empowering educators with strategies for self-care, reflection, and digital well-being leadership.
COURSE MODULES & SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Digital Overload & Attention Fragmentation
Theme: Understanding Focus, Connection, and PresenceModule 01 – The Impact of Digital Life on Human Connection
Explore how digital environments shape attention, habits, and relationships. Reflect on how our own digital routines influence focus, empathy, and classroom connection.
Module 02 – Reclaiming Attention: Foundations of Digital Well-being
Define digital well-being as the practice of balanced and meaningful technology use. Experience practical ways to model focus, presence, and mindful digital habits in educational settings.
Orientation Walk with a Local Guide (optional, complimentary)
A short post-class city walk for orientation and networking.
Voluntary, no fee, separate from the course, and not counted in Erasmus+ hours or outcomes.
Day 2 – Emotional Fatigue from Constant Connectivity
Theme: Developing Emotional Intelligence and RegulationModule 03 – Cultivating Social and Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age
Explore how social and emotional skills manifest online and offline. Learn to nurture empathy, emotional literacy, and healthy communication among learners in both spaces.
Module 04 – Mindful Presence and Emotional Regulation
Experience simple, evidence-based mindfulness techniques adapted for classrooms. Practice short grounding activities to manage stress, calm the mind, and create emotional balance.
Day 3 – Navigating Misinformation and Media Influence
Theme: Building Critical Awareness and Digital WisdomModule 05 – Understanding Misinformation and Cognitive Bias
Explore how digital platforms shape what we see and believe. Recognize how confirmation bias, algorithms, and emotional design can distort perception. Reflect on how misinformation affects classroom discussions and community trust, and discover simple ways to model curiosity and critical thinking in everyday teaching.
Module 06 – Teaching Media Literacy and Digital Empathy
Learn strategies to help learners evaluate online sources, question emotional triggers, and engage respectfully in digital spaces. Integrate media-literacy practices with social-emotional learning to nurture thoughtful, responsible, and compassionate digital citizens.
Day 4 – Information Overload & Work Pressure
Theme: Setting Boundaries, Managing Energy, and Preventing BurnoutModule 07 – Strategies for Digital Balance and Boundaries
Learn practical tools for managing screen time, notifications, and work rhythms. Discover how small shifts in habits can create calm and focus throughout the day.
Module 08 – Teacher Well-being and Work-Life Balance
Reflect on self-care, sustainable energy, and realistic digital routines. Build personal systems that prevent burnout and protect professional joy and motivation.
Day 5 – Sustaining Balance in a Connected World
Theme: Designing Sustainable Habits and School Culture for Digital Well-beingModule 09 – Creating a School Culture of Well-being
Collaboratively plan initiatives that promote kindness, balance, and emotional safety. Explore how policies, leadership, and peer support can sustain collective wellness.
Module 10 – Personal Reflection and Action Planning
Consolidate insights from the week, identify practical next steps, and design a personal and professional plan for sustaining digital and emotional well-being.
Final Reflection
Action Plan • Certificates & Farewell