Presentation Panel
Enhancing Student Wellbeing in the Digital Age: Strategies and Insights
Date Thursday, Nov 28 Time – RoomKoepenick II / III
This session combines expert insights on balancing mental health with technology in higher education, reviewing successful strategies employed by online schools to support and nurture students. Join us to understand the challenges and discover effective solutions for fostering holistic development in the digital learning environment.
Tina Basner
Project Manager, CHE Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung, Germany
Tina Basner works at the CHE Centre for Higher Education Development as a project manager at the "Hochschulforum Digitalisierung" in Germany. Since 2021, the sociologist has led various think tanks, focusing particularly on issues of equity & participation and more recently on well-being and mental health in digital learning environments. Additionally, she works in the area of internationalization and regularly reports on digital teaching and learning innovations at international universities. Tina Basner is a trained agile coach and team trainer. She studied adult education at the Humboldt University in Berlin and education & sociology at the University of Kiel.
Lea Hildermeier
Student, Universität Bielefeld, Germany
Lea Hildermeier studies English Studies and Educational Sciences at Bielefeld University and is a founding and board member of the student group LiLiGoesMental. She works to destigmatise mental health issues and establish support structures at university. Her work involves participating in committees, organising workshops and information events and sharing resources on the LiLiGoesMental website. Lea co-authored an article on student mental health in the "Zeitschrift für Beratung und Studium" (2023) and contributed to "Blickpunkt: Student Mental Health im digitalen Hochschulstudium" (2024). She is also a member of the Digital Change Maker Cohort 2023 at Hochschulforum Digitalisierung, focusing on student participation, AI, and well-being.
Louis Bone
Online Schools Development Manager, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, United Kingdom
Louis Bone is an education professional with 14 years of experience. He has taught across various age ranges in the UK and internationally, managing teams focused on academic and pastoral progress. Louis also excelled in teaching online before transitioning to his current role as the Online School Development Manager at Cambridge. In this capacity, he oversees the approval process for UK schools and maintains strong relationships with them.
Links
A Student’s View on Digital Wellbeing: Balancing Technology and Mental Health in Higher Education, Tina Basner, Lea Hildermeier
Recent studies have highlighted a worrying trend: while digitalisation has provided remarkable educational opportunities, it has also posed challenges to the mental health of students. Student mental health advocates Tina Basner and Lea Hildermeier will share insights into the importance of mental health and wellbeing in digital teaching and learning.
Nurturing Wellbeing: Can Online Schools Address the Needs of Students?, Louis Bone
Drawing on comprehensive Cambridge research, this session will showcase the diverse strategies used by Cambridge's online schools to support student wellbeing, such as dedicated programs, specialist support and nurturing strong teacher-student relationships. Additionally, it will examine ongoing initiatives to further strengthen these efforts, underscoring the significance of holistic development in the online education landscape.