by Lynette Owens | Aug 7, 2020 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens Long before COVID-19, TikTok’s rise to stardom was a familiar story to many in the tech landscape. The user-generated short-form video app popularized by teens, unique dances and celebrities was created for fun, then stumbled over growing pains, went...
by Lynette Owens | May 26, 2020 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
by Lynette Owens As the world moved indoors due to COVID-19, the time we spent online rose dramatically. We filled up our days with video chatting, movie streaming, remote working, and distance learning. Many of us also turned to gaming applications as a form of...
by Lynette Owens | May 19, 2020 | For Parents, For Teachers, Webinars
By Lynette Owens This may not surprise you, but since the beginning of the COVID-19 stay-in periods, screen time in homes around the globe is at an all-time high. Internet use in the U.S. is now up 70% in recent studies. That includes more hours on the internet for...
by Lynette Owens | May 12, 2020 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens While we all strive to stay healthy and positive during this pandemic, let’s not kid ourselves: COVID-19 has us all on edge. We’re worried about our physical health and that of our loved ones and we’re struggling to grasp what life will be like when...
by Lynette Owens | May 5, 2020 | For Parents, For Teachers
By Lynette Owens As many of us continue to stay at home due to the current pandemic, one thing is abundantly clear: Video communication is our present and our future. Humans are social creatures by nature. We thrive on conversations, shared experiences, and social...
