Intentional Technology

Most of us now live in deep inter-dependence with digital technology. How do we develop an eco-system of digital helpers that works in relationship with our physical minds and bodies, and allow us to get things done while being deeply connected to the world around us?

We are developing a course that guides individuals through these questions and helps find the best answers for them, drawing on long-standing experience of digital technology with also drawing on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience and meditation.

What is the course about and how will it work?

APPROACH	This is a course about using technology generally, rather than an introduction to using specific tools. We'll look at practical examples of how particular tools can help, but you'll be encouraged to actively choose the tools that suit your particular context.
INDEPENDENCE	This means you will need to do some independent thinking and research: exploring what tools and processes might benefit you and working out how to use them in practice. We'll be encouraging you to take the simplest possible steps forward at each stage.
SHARING	You will also be encouraged to share your explorations with your fellow course participants. The course is intended very much as a collective experience.
CONNECTION	The intention of the course is to make you more effective and productive, but hopefully it will also make you feel calmer, clearer, more alive, more vividly aware and more connected to what is happening around you.

Who is the audience for the course?

The course is intended for individuals:

freelancers
small business owners
people doing interesting things outside formal work
people wanting professional development outside their organisations.

What will the course cover?

We are still planning the exact details but broadly the structure will be as follows:

Week 1: BUILDING A SIMPLE ECO-SYSTEM OF TOOLS

Practical focus	What you will learn
Refining how you check your emails	How to build a simple eco-system of tools: a Task List, Calendar and Note Book

Week 2: USING YOUR ECO-SYSTEM EFFECTIVELY

Practical focus	What you will learn
Refining the way you use your time each day	Looking at some fundamental skills that help build focus Creating some helpful rituals arounds the tools you use Noticing where your eco-system of tools needs refininement

Week 3: CREATIVITY

Practical focus	What you will learn
Refining how you do research and bring your ideas to life	How to use a Note Book to capture ideas How to bring those ideas back into your day-to-day life How to creatively develop your own eco-system of tools

Find out more

The course is currently under development. The first version of the course will be available without charge for anyone who is willing to provide feedback. If you are interested in finding out more, please subscribe to the Intentional Technology newsletter.

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