Technology in promoting individuals’ wellbeingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

-You know how to define the concept of individuals’ wellbeing from the perspective of your own field of expertise
- You understand the different aspects of wellbeing.
- You know the possibilities of different technological tools in promoting wellbeing.
- You understand the ethical perspectives of wellbeing technology.

Content

What is meant by individuals’ wellbeing?
How is the concept of individuals’ wellbeing understood in different fields of expertise?
How can wellbeing be promoted by technological tools?
What kind of risks for wellbeing does technology involve?
What is the role of information security in wellbeing technology?

Materials

Tools of wellbeing technology 5 ECTS credits
Services of wellbeing technology 5 ECTS credits

Further information

Verkko-opinnot

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a) use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b) evaluate information sources critically.
d) evaluate operations in customer, user and target group situations.
g) apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.