Wellbeing in Practice: Literature Review

Module Six Culminating Task - Infographic Literature and Resource Review

Wellbeing in Practice: Literature Review
SEL and Wellness in an eLearning Classroom:

A Literature Review Overview: Student well-being is foundational to success in eLearning.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) provides the framework to promote identity, resilience, and healthy relationships in online spaces. Research from CASEL (2025) & Ontario Ministry of Education resources highlight the importance of fostering self-awareness, relationship skills, & responsible decision-making in digital contexts.
Key Components

1. SEL Competencies in Online Learning

Self-Awareness: Reflective journaling, online self-assessments

Self-Management: Goal-setting with digital trackers, mindfulness breaks

Social Awareness: Cross-cultural projects, empathy-building discussions

Relationship Skills: Collaborative breakout rooms, peer mentoring online

Responsible Decision-Making: Problem-based learning tied to ethical digital dilemmas

2. Wellness Practices in eLearning

Balance: Structured screen breaks & outdoor activity prompts

Belonging: Icebreaker activities and consistent teacher presence

Support Systems: Access to digital guidance counsellors or wellness check-ins

3. Technology Tools

Mindfulness Apps: (e.g., Smiling Mind, Headspace)

Collaborative Platforms: (Google Workspace, Padlet, Jamboard) to foster relationships

Learning Portals: Ontario’s Digital Citizenship Hub

Equity & Inclusion-Lens Access: Design both high-tech & low-tech wellness activities to bridge the digital divide

Diversity: Embed First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives & culturally responsive practices into digital SEL

Global Context: Recognize that wellness strategies may look different across international schools (Taiwan vs Ontario) 

Pedagogical Implications:

Critical Reflection: Teachers model vulnerability by reflecting on their own well-being practices 

Narrative Inquiry: Invite student stories of resilience during online learning

Pedagogical Leadership: Share SEL routines with colleagues to build school-wide wellness culture
Next Steps for Educators:

Build a SEL & Wellness Wakelet Collection of resources, Co-create wellness routines with students e.g., virtual gratitude walls, continue to align with OCT standards of Care, Trust, & Respect while leveraging ISTE & ECOO resources for digital wellness.
All the best.
Mike

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