My oldest daughter is a school counselor in Seattle. Her school, like all others in our region, has been shut down through at least April 24th. She's put together a resource list for parents.
For what it's worth, I'm trying to help people learn how to create a warmer virtual environment -- the importance of light placement, background staging, etc. I don't really think of myself as an expert in this but I've seen so many people just plug in and go from wherever they normally place their computers. They are bathed in shadow or look a bit scary. A few alterations can go a long way to helping people, especially children, feel connected.
I'm working with a well-being expert in the UK to reach out to people who might otherwise have been resistant to connect virtually, including and especially people restricted to their homes.
I'm also trying to brainstorm ways that small businesses can benefit from creative connection ideas. The best I've had so far is to see if some kind of food delivery can happen to people who are participating remotely in a virtual activity. For instance, my youngest daughter is a baker for a local company that makes French macaroon cookies. They are being hit hard, business is basically drying up. How could a local company like them benefit, thus benefiting all their employees?
And how can we help people in retirement communities feel connected? I just got word from my 86 year-old mom that their community is restricting/encouraging residents to stay in their apartments. They've closed their dining room, the one chance many residents have each day to socialize.
I want to help people not get lost in fear and worry.
On Mar 13, 2020 Andy Smallman wrote:
For what it's worth, I'm trying to help people learn how to create a warmer virtual environment -- the importance of light placement, background staging, etc. I don't really think of myself as an expert in this but I've seen so many people just plug in and go from wherever they normally place their computers. They are bathed in shadow or look a bit scary. A few alterations can go a long way to helping people, especially children, feel connected.
I'm working with a well-being expert in the UK to reach out to people who might otherwise have been resistant to connect virtually, including and especially people restricted to their homes.
I'm also trying to brainstorm ways that small businesses can benefit from creative connection ideas. The best I've had so far is to see if some kind of food delivery can happen to people who are participating remotely in a virtual activity. For instance, my youngest daughter is a baker for a local company that makes French macaroon cookies. They are being hit hard, business is basically drying up. How could a local company like them benefit, thus benefiting all their employees?
And how can we help people in retirement communities feel connected? I just got word from my 86 year-old mom that their community is restricting/encouraging residents to stay in their apartments. They've closed their dining room, the one chance many residents have each day to socialize.
I want to help people not get lost in fear and worry.