Watson’s Caring in the Digital World (MOOC)
Flyer for download and distribution
IMPORTANT INFO
March & November
Course Syllabus
Assignment Summary
Watson’s Caring in the Digital World Flyer
Book: Watson’s Caring in the Digital World
Register
The next session of this course begins November 11th, 2024 and concludes December 11th, 2024. You may self-enroll in the course using the following information:
This course has enabled open enrollment. Students can self-enroll in the course once you share with them this URL: https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/T9LJDN. Alternatively, they can sign up at https://canvas.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: T9LJDN
*Please note: If you use the specified URL and it takes you to a page that says the course does not exist, then here is what you must do to fix that problem: You must perform a browse without cached data. This means that it will be necessary for you to create an “incognito”(Goggle Chrome) or “private” (Firefox) window within your selected browser and then cut and paste this URL into it: COMING SOON
After you do that, you will be taken to the correct enrollment page.
If this still does not work, please send an e-mail to help@canvas.net and describe the problem in detail. They are very good at helping and should get back to you within 24-48 hours.
Book Cover
About the course:
WATSON’S CARING IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Self-paced, Independent Study-Fully Online
Two sessions available annually in March & November
Learners will be introduced to Watson’s Caring Theory and how it can be implemented in digital communications with students, colleagues, and others. Exploration and learning related to key concepts will be supported through the introduction of mindfulness practices, reflective narrative, and contemplative art.
Digital communication is commonplace in everyday life, however few people pause to deeply consider the profound impact this continuous flow of interaction has on ourselves and everyone around us. The content in this course is based on many years of research and is meant to help you become more fully aware of how to care for yourself and others in situations where communication occurs in non-face-to-face situations.
The “Watson’s Caring in the Digital World” course is offered twice a year (in November and March). It is free and open to anyone who has access to the Internet. It goes over 4 weeks and requires roughly 8-16 contact hours to complete. Each week, for 4 weeks, there are a few brief readings and one reflective journal posting required. There is also a textbook available that is meant to accompany the course. The textbook is available as an e-book or print copy and can be obtained at all the major book sellers. The title is “Watson’s Caring in the Digital World” (2017) by Kathy Sitzman and Jean Watson—Springer Publishing Company.
There are no required “meeting” times for this course. Each participant is asked to complete the course at their own pace. It is fine to complete the course in a weekend or to complete one unit of study per week for the four weeks that the session is open. Participants may log in and review the materials each week when they can fit it into their schedule. The course instructor will read, grade your work, and provide feedback, as you turn it in.
It is easy to sign up—just follow the directions on the left hand side of this screen.
Click HERE for the Watson’s Caring in a Digital World Flyer if you want to invite friends
After you register for the course, write the start date on your calendar so you remember to join me when the session begins. I will open the course in the early morning hours the first day the class is set to begin. You can take the full month to complete the course, doing one learning module per week, or you can work ahead as your schedule allows. Either way is fine with me!
If you have any further questions, please let me know. I am happy to help: k@heritage.edu