Dr Nicola Byrom

@nicolabyrom.bsky.social

Mum to 2 tiny super stars | Reader King’s College London (IoPPN) | Founder Student Minds| Leader SMaRTeN, UNISMaRT & UBelong | students and public mental health

Katie Rakow explores how students feel about their digital footprints in virtual learning environments (VLEs). It highlights themes of privacy concerns, autonomy preferences, and links between data use and mental well-being. URL:

Frontiers | Student perspectives on their digital footprint in virtual learning environments

The prevalence of mental distress among young adults, including those at university, has increased. In this context, learning analytics, students’ digital tr...

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VLEs generate digital footprints—logs of students’ online activities. While these data offer insights for learning analytics, students often feel uninformed about their use, raising concerns about consent, privacy, and potential misuse. URL:

Frontiers | Student perspectives on their digital footprint in virtual learning environments

The prevalence of mental distress among young adults, including those at university, has increased. In this context, learning analytics, students’ digital tr...

frontiersin.org

Financial stress is a major contributor to student mental health issues. Many students struggle with food and housing insecurity, leading to anxiety and depression. Universities need to recognize financial well-being as a mental health factor. 🔗

An Argument for More High‐Quality Research Focused on Mental Health in the Post‐Secondary Context

We argue that while a substantial proportion of emerging adults are in post-secondary education, there is relatively little consideration of this context within research and policy around youth menta...

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Katie Rakow revealed two key preferences for VLE data use: (1) non-judgmental, personalized support and (2) aggregated insights for improving course design. Students valued transparency and control over their data. URL:

Frontiers | Student perspectives on their digital footprint in virtual learning environments

The prevalence of mental distress among young adults, including those at university, has increased. In this context, learning analytics, students’ digital tr...

frontiersin.org