• Semone shares her personal story.
• We discuss student challenges in an online environment versus being in a physical classroom.
• We discuss how personal setbacks Impact learning, success, and how we might use them to build resilience.
• We define mental wellness, health vs mental illness And the factors that contribute to both in a positive and negative manner.
• We discuss what might trigger various states of mental health in a learning environment and how we might reduce them.
• How we might overcome or manage stressors in our daily lives.
• Internal and external resources for students to cope with mental health or illness.
• Resources for student community support within Humber College.

/// Resources.

Humber College resources that focus on inclusion and student engagement & support can be found under the Humber Student Life website at: http://humber.ca/student-life/

The ‘Indigenous Education and Engagement’ at: https://humber.ca/indigenous/

The ‘Black Academic Success and Engagement’ at: https://humber.ca/thebase/

The ‘LGBTQ+’ Resource at: https://humber.ca/lgbtq/resource-centre

The ‘Student and Community Engagement’ department at: https://humber.ca/sce/

• Heather discusses how she got started in design and her beginnings as an educator.
• What are play days?
• The process of participating in play days.
• What influenced the initiative and concept.
• Having a support system that encourages 'Play' in higher education.
• The benefits of Play Days for students and teachers.
• Feedback and how prior Play Days have impacted learning.
• How other departments or schools can launch their own Play Day activities.
• The challenges and logistics involved.
• Future iterations of Play Days and how we might integrate activities of 'play' in our core curriculum.
• Heather shares her thoughts on the key outcomes of Play Days for students, teachers, staff, and industry involved.

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• Kevin discusses how he got started in graphic design.
• How we might prioritize tasks and manage our time between work and life.
• The impact external pressures have on procrastination and productivity.
• How we might be more efficient with the time we are given while dedicating time to ourselves and family.
• Maintaining positive habits and routines for better mental health.
• We have a conversation about being driven by mood and emotion for creativity versus being motivated by productivity and deadlines.
• Creating a to-do list by assessing your day and breaking down how much time you have for productivity.
• How we might create an online environment where students can have a balance between personal life, work and their education without creating academic burnout.
• Establishing a workflow for being productive and efficient with our time.
• Kevin gives his recommendations on how to prioritize yoru time and manage tasks while learning during the pandemic.

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