Tonto M Taking advantage of tech Trends are transitory by nature, but as we continue to witness and experience the surge in digital technologies, we must understand how these trends reshape ‘many aspects of student ife, writes The Russell Partnership's Professor David Russell and Charlotte Harbour ubiquity and requirement for digital echnologies, most, notably smartphones and lapops, is about an opportunity to ‘educate students and stafFon advantageous digital applications and methodologies for ‘optimising wellbeing academic prowess and social engagement within the campus aren Te digital population is more cautious than they'l jet innovations and brands that don align with their personal values and requirements, however aa aa |iteseyl suppor syste we may be able to J diecton” to ena deliver a “push in the seudent and staff actualisation The surge continues tosh, and digital ads that support positive wellness practices may prove beneficial to students and staff alike Mindfulness smartphone apps sich 3¢ dspace, alm and Insight Timer facilitate meditation and relaxation with the intention ‘of combating anxiety, optimising focus and supporting dep slep. Indeed, research Ins shown tha frequent mindfulness and meditation can support positive mental health ‘outcomes and generally improve mental and physical wellbeing, especial iy during stressful times or through heavy workloads Grounding practices aide, Pychologiss at che Univesicy of Exeter have found that Jess han 10 mints a day of brain taining” utilising an application-baed gum they have devised ean dow impulses to reach for unhealthy snacks, and redceealorie intake A study of83 adults showed chat people who Played the game online just four times in ‘one week lost weight and ate an average of 220 eal les per day ~ roughly equivalent toa chocolate-iced doughnut, Silay, “Perhaps we can be encouraging our students and workforce to take full advantage of technologi and increase their overall wellbeing and advancement cal achievement through digital trends and innovations” Neo) utilisation of nuteiene density calculators sch as Cronometerand My Fitness Pal can sopport I eal fei racial ‘Organisation within camp for succes and productivity. Millennials in particular have been dubbed the “the most, cneration” by numerous blogs and productive news sources, This is partly driven by exposure to sound advice via web 2.0, a growing economy and, perhaps mo negatively a spose to socal media, which evokes inadequacy an fuels validation through hhigh achievement (which is then shred on social medial) ~an endless loop. Nonetheles, productivity For students and seaffis inherently importancand there are digital applications that manage tacks, projects and tne management Todoist, Things 3, Omnifacus and Asuna ar some cule favourites. So, whist there s much mor. application that mental health, physical Ith and productivity the sbove points deliver starting pont from which to build a Knowledgebase’ of digital applications that, can be provided to students with the intention of wilsing technology 3¢ a postive support system, instead of foessing on social medi, gaming and photogr ps pethape we can be encouraging ou students and workforce ‘otake falladvantage oftechnological wellbeing ad achievement through digital teends and innovations. www-sussellpartnerst (@UB.UK | wn viverstybusiness co.k | 65