Category: Coronavirus
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See our 5G leadership creating new ways of learning
Qualcomm YouTube Channel – 6.17.20 (6.15.20) Staying connected is now more important than ever and 5G strengthens those connections. At Qualcomm, we remain focused on supporting virtual ways of learning, even in remote areas. The Invention Age is here. Source: See our 5G leadership creating new ways of learning
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How to Better Manage Stress in Your Relationships While WFH
Fitbit Blog – 6.17.20 (6.15.20) COVID-19 is causing a lot of change, stress, and anxiety. And for many, the pandemic plus other events, and all of the challenging emotions and experience, can lead to an increase in conflict with partners, children, and loved ones. If you’ve been finding yourself more prone to arguing with your…
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Three months later: What educators have learned from remote learning for the next school year
Microsoft Blogs – 6.16.20 (6.15.20) As I write this, class may be in session—most likely online—for many schools and universities around the world. Over the past several months, how we teach and how we learn has been flipped upside down. Many teachers and faculty have been incorporating new tools into their lessons, often for the…
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Online Shopping During COVID-19 Exceeds 2019 Holiday Season Levels
Adobe Blog – 6.16.20 (6.12.20) Consumers in the United States have shifted a significant part of their shopping online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to our May 2020 Digital Economy Index (DEI), which tracks the state of e-commerce. Source: Online Shopping During COVID-19 Exceeds 2019 Holiday Season Levels
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Online resources for kids and families during COVID-19
Google Blog – 6.1.20 (5.29.20) As families continue to face the new realities of juggling work, school, and play at home, online tools can make the adjustment a bit smoother. We’re all spending more of our time on our devices, and Google has many products and programs to help families create healthy digital habits and…
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No Gym, No Problem: Easy Household Substitutes for Dumbbells, Sliders, and More
Fitbit Blog – 5.28.20 (5.26.20) If you’re a gym-goer, it may feel like you’ve run out of options lately. Most gyms are closed, some with no signs of reopening anytime soon; many sporting goods stores are also, although some may be reopening for curbside pickup. If you’ve tried to find a set of dumbbells or…
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Creative Ways to Stay Connected When Staying Apart
Poly Blog – 5.28.20 (5.26.20) Our need for human connection is integral to our well-being and livelihood — a fact that is central our mission here at Poly. More than ever before, staying connected is incredibly important. From work and personal relationships to doctor’s appointments, some of our most important connections have gone digital to keep people…
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How to Virtually Onboard New Hires
Backblaze Blog – 5.28.20 (5.26.20) Over the past few months, the world has been grappling with a pandemic which has unfortunately led to layoffs by some organizations and has resulted in others finding alternate ways to augment their team distribution, hiring, and onboarding. Both situations are challenging, logistically and emotionally. Source: How to Virtually Onboard New Hires
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Dr. Patricia Lester & David Feinberg, MD – How COVID-19 is impacting the Mental Health of Families
Google YouTube Channel – 5.28.20 (5.26.20) Dr. Patricia Lester and David Feinberg, MD discuss how families are affected by COVID-19. Patricia shares what she’s learned from her research on resilience as well as practical tips for how parents and families cope with stress and anxiety. Source: Dr. Patricia Lester & David Feinberg, MD – How…
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Acing election security in 2020: A conversation with Defending Digital Campaigns
Yubico Blog – 5.28.20 (5.26.20) 2020 is a big year for the US electoral system, and with society moving to a remote structure amidst the current climate, elections may very well be the next big sector to feel an impact. US citizens could find themselves voting entirely remote — possibly through mobile phones or otherwise…