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June 22, 2020

COVID-19 Leads to Uptick in Online Services and Opportunities



Although a pandemic lockdown can cause disappointments, limitations, and frustrations, there may be a silver lining to that particular cloud. More people are now able to work from home via the Internet, which is providing enhanced ways of enhancing or increasing various services offered to consumers who are in quarantine. Here are some of the most common and valuable online opportunities that have resulted from COVID-19.



Healthcare

More patients are now able to self-monitor their health conditions at home through a variety of testing kits and personal-use equipment. Tests for blood glucose levels, urinary tract infections, and thyroid disruptions are available for home use by following the manufacturer's guidelines or consulting a physician. The results can then be discussed with your doctor by using telemedicine technology, often a video conferencing tool that lets the doctor and patient meet online to discuss medical symptoms and conditions. The doctor can get a visual look at the patient to look for signs of illness or to get a general idea of his or her condition.

Education

Students from preschool through college age can enroll in online classes instead of participating in live school campus classrooms. Synchronous live class sessions are widely available along with pre recorded video lectures and activities. In addition, assignments for reading, writing, math, and art as well as other subjects can be posted online, completed by students, and returned to the email using Dropbox (News - Alert) or drop-off at the school. College degrees can be earned online; for example, more people are earning an online teaching credential from home than ever before. Whether you are interested in teaching or learning, both are more widely available on the Internet than ever before.

Sales

During the pandemic, even more products are being bought and sold online through visual websites, chat lines, and electronic orders. Anything from clothing to cars can be bought or sold using digital technology, which protects customers from driving to a physical shop to browse products and place orders, thus reducing their risk of exposure to the coronavirus. You can tour online showrooms of cars, home office supplies, furnishings, dishware, and anything else you are thinking about buying.

Training

Many kinds of job training can be completed online, from safety protocols to sexual harassment, which can be useful at just about any jobsite. Group sessions or individual mentoring can be arranged at a convenient time for everyone's schedule. Online resources like handbooks are readily available, while online assessments like quizzes or tests can be administered electronically. Employees can earn certifications or various kinds of licensing by being trained on the Web.

Meetings and Conferences

Whether you want to join an exercise class or plan a Zoom meeting with your office colleagues, you can schedule various online meetings or consultations for any type of business purpose. You can also virtually attend or present papers at international conferences while seated at your computer. Individual or family therapy and club meetings are more examples of activities that can be conducted via the Internet.

Take advantage of the growing numbers of services now accessible online to make your life easier and to accomplish important tasks.



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