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Course Details

Technology, Focus & Wellbeing


Venue St. Pauls Church (Hawbush)
Address Hawbush Road, Hawbush, Brierley Hill, DY5 3NL
Qualification No Qualification
Start Date 16/04/2026
End Date 16/04/2026
Day & Time Thursday 09:30
Duration (Hours) 02:00
Fee Free
Concession
Contact Name Simon Bradley
Contact Number 01384 818143
Contact Email ACL@dudley.gov.uk
Opening Times 9am to 5pm Weekdays

Detailed Summary

Course Name

Technology, Focus & Wellbeing

Who is this course for?

This course is for adults aged 19+ who are not in employment and not currently seeking work. This course is for adults who want to: • Improve their digital wellbeing • Understand how online platforms influence attention and mood • Gain confidence in managing their screen time • Feel more in control of their online experience

Entry Requirements

No previous digital skills are required. The session is designed for all levels, and all activities can be completed verbally.

What You Will Learn

The session will cover: • How social media algorithms work in simple, accessible terms • Why certain content appears on a person’s feed • How online content influences mood, thoughts and confidence • The link between attention, scrolling behaviour and wellbeing • Practical tools to help manage screen time • Strategies for creating a healthier, more intentional online experience • Reflection on individual habits.

How You Will Learn

Learning will take place through guided tutor demonstrations, hands-on exploration, mindful exercises, group discussion, and reflective activities. Learners will take photos indoors or outdoors (depending on the venue), experiment with angles and composition, and share their images with the group

What You Will Need to Bring

A smartphone, pen and paper if choosing to write reflections.

Where Next

Further Learning opportunities