Module 1: An Introduction to Communication Mindfulness
Course | Introductory | Module | 1
Module Overview:
In this module, we will introduce you to three of the core concepts behind the Communication Mindfulness project, namely: communication mindfulness, digital literacy and global digital citizenship. We will also develop a holistic approach to online safety which involves looking at how technology, language and psychology play into our online communication.
The following provides an outline of the topics that are covered in this module:
- What is Communication Mindfulness?
- Communicating in the 21st Century: Digital Literacy & Global Digital Citizenship
- Introducing the Communication Mindfulness Approach: Online Safety through the Lenses of Technology, Language and Psychology
Each topic is addressed in the form of an article. For each article, there is also an accompanying infographic which summarises the key points that have been covered.
Module Learning Objectives:
In this module, we will aim to:
- Define the key concepts of:
- communication mindfulness,
- digital literacy, and
- global digital citizenship;
- Develop a holistic approach to online safety through the lenses of technology, language and psychology; and
- Identify why each of these lenses (technology, language and psychology) are important for our online safety.