How do you set up your child for academic success in the age of distance learning? It is a question many parents are asking themselves these days, and one that sociologist Christine Carter recently received from one of her anonymous readers. To help kids work faster, concentrate … [Read more...] about Parental advice: How to help your kids succeed at distance learning
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Thought Leader Series: A workforce reimagined with Lynne Oldham
We’ve recently shared stories about old jeans becoming new pairs of pants and bricks made from old construction waste. We are so eager to give old materials a second chance in the circular economy, but count out our citizens after one criminal conviction. In this week’s Thought … [Read more...] about Thought Leader Series: A workforce reimagined with Lynne Oldham
Tired of virtual meetings? Here’s how to overcome ‘Zoom fatigue’
If you’re anything like us at the Optimist Daily, you’re probably feeling exhausted by virtual meetings. We spoke about it amongst ourselves while on Zoom and decided to look around to see if others were feeling the same. Apparently, we’re not alone. In an article for National … [Read more...] about Tired of virtual meetings? Here’s how to overcome ‘Zoom fatigue’
Tired of Zoom meetings? Consider adding a llama
Silicon Valley is famous for its tech scene, but it is also home to the animal sanctuary Sweet Farm. Now, the farm is getting cozier with its tech neighbors and renting out farm animals to add some flair to Zoom meetings. For $100, companies can hire a llama or goat to make a … [Read more...] about Tired of Zoom meetings? Consider adding a llama
Zoom offers free virtual meeting services to K-12 schools
While COVID-19 slows down business around the globe, one company is seeing an increase in demand. Zoom, the online video conferencing platform, is becoming more integral than ever as companies facilitate connecting remote workers. CEO Eric Yuan is taking this surge as an … [Read more...] about Zoom offers free virtual meeting services to K-12 schools
