Study Guide

Objectives

In this course, we delve into the utilization of wellbeing technology as a promoter and supporter of well-being, as well as user-centered development.

Upon completing the course, the student will:
• Be familiar with the possibilities of wellbeing and health technology in maintaining well-being and promoting health
• Be able to identify the needs and user experiences of different user groups regarding various wellbeing and health technology solutions
• Apply user-centered design methods in the development of wellbeing and health technology
• Recognize the importance of ethical considerations when designing wellbeing and health technology solutions

Content

• Concepts of maintaining well-being and promoting health.
• Key terms and content related to wellbeing and health technologies.
• Opportunities for utilizing technologies in maintaining well-being and promoting health.
• Key concepts and contents of user-centered design.
• Methods for identifying user needs and co-developing need- and user-centered technologies.
• Ethical considerations and data privacy in the context of wellbeing and health technology

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Approved:

Student
• demonstrates achievement of the course objective
• applies relationships between phenomena and concepts in their work and can provide theoretical justifications
• defines problems and tasks, and justifies solutions and choices based on knowledge
• reflects on their own actions, competencies, and areas for development, including feedback received

Not Approved:

Student
• fails to demonstrate achievement of the course objectives
• does not apply relationships between phenomena and concepts in their work, nor can they provide theoretical justifications
• is unable to reflect on their own actions, competencies, or areas for development