Danubius International Conferences, 1st International Conference on Education in the Digital Era

Psycho-Pedagogical Counseling in the Age of Digitalization and the Ecosystem of Well-Being

Violeta Musunoiu-Hoton
Last modified: 2022-07-14

Abstract

General well-being and active involvement of school counsellors online can be achieved through psycho-pedagogical assistance, using modern technologies. The Collins Dictionary defines “digitalization as “a period in which large quantities of information are available on a large scale for a wide variety of people, mostly through computer technology”. Artificial Intelligence, augmented reality, Blockchain technology, drones, internet of things, robotics, virtual reality, and 3D printing are the 8 principal areas in which digitalization is applied. Psycho-pedagogical counselling can work well with artificial intelligence and virtual reality to provide the students general well-being.

Promoting a safe space is imperative through transparent working models, without specific selection while encouraging communication and teamwork.

Developing the education system to align with the European standards, such as using Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom and EdMondo studying platforms is a must in the digital era. Good leadership skills are needed to promote team effort in the education system to ensure academic success.

A well-being “ecosystem” can be promoted by using the New Education Model presented at the Global Teacher Education Forum, as it is based on personal development, creativity, and active involvement. We are made up of our physical body, our emotional body, and our mental body, and they all need to function together to provide the general well-being of our human ecosystem. Martin Speligman’s PERMA model promotes the idea that a happy life can be achieved combining using all 5 elements. The mental state of mind manifests through positive thoughts of peace and quiet, communication, harmony and love and it can be seen physically.