Humanizing the Digital Campus: Crafting Connections in a Virtual World
Start Date
November 2025
End Date
November 2025
Keywords
Human connection, Technology, Student Engagement, Digital landscape
Abstract
In this digital-first educational landscape, the essence of human connection often feels overshadowed by screens and algorithms. This session invites participants to embark on a journey of reawakening the heart of higher education, where technology serves as a bridge to deeper engagement, ethical relationships, and holistic wellbeing. Together, we will explore imaginative strategies that weave humanity into the fabric of digital learning, ensuring that education remains a profoundly human endeavor.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify Innovative Strategies: Participants will be able to recognize and describe innovative practices that enhance human connection and engagement in digital learning environments.
2. Design Holistic Initiatives: Participants will develop actionable plans for initiatives that support mental health and wellbeing, fostering community among students and faculty in virtual settings.
3. Apply Evidence-Based Practices: Participants will understand and apply evidence-based practices that promote emotional resilience and peer support within their educational contexts.
4. Create Inclusive Learning Experiences: Participants will learn how to design inclusive, engaging, and outcome-aligned learning experiences that honor diverse perspectives and encourage collaboration.
5. Facilitate Meaningful Interactions: Participants will gain skills in utilizing digital tools and platforms to enhance community building and facilitate meaningful interactions amongst students, while engaging in reflective practices to share their experiences and challenges in promoting human connection in digital education.
Track
Health and Wellbeing
Session Type
50-Minute Session
Humanizing the Digital Campus: Crafting Connections in a Virtual World
In this digital-first educational landscape, the essence of human connection often feels overshadowed by screens and algorithms. This session invites participants to embark on a journey of reawakening the heart of higher education, where technology serves as a bridge to deeper engagement, ethical relationships, and holistic wellbeing. Together, we will explore imaginative strategies that weave humanity into the fabric of digital learning, ensuring that education remains a profoundly human endeavor.