From standup to the Sistine chapel: the best online culture for self-isolation
The coronavirus crisis has closed galleries and concert halls – but inspired an explosion of creativity to enjoy at home. Here’s some of the best.
Read the full article on The Guardian, 22 March 2020
Every day the Motivational Doc shares something of interest to do with your body, your immune systems, exercises and ideas for mental health and wellbeing. These videos are all less than 5 minutes in length and are quite educational that would have you sharing these ideas with your friends and family. He has tons of videos on his website so feel free to explore and curate your own playlist!
Knitting is a great hobby and a craft that anyone can do – young and old. You’d be amazed at the possibilities of what you can create – and then you get to wear your original creation! There are so many videos on YouTube about all aspects of knitting but why not start here with a simple tutorial.
You must always make time for knitting every day (or that’s what I say anyway).
GoodReads is an excellent book community site. Open up an account and set up a profile. You’ll be able to search for books, add them to collections and reading lists, create or participate in book reading communities nationally and internationally. You can also set up your own reading challenges for the year and aim to read the number of books you set out to read!
Are you aware that Microsoft has amazing resources that are all free to help support your learning on how to get the best out of Office365. Resources, Learning Pathways, Quick Reference Guides, Cheat Sheets, Online Training and even online communities that you can access.
People Who Share Fabulous Resources on Microsoft
Yishan Chan is a lovely fellow Melbournian who runs an excellent podcast channel called Build Your Own Talent Stack. There are three specific podcasts that would be of value to those who are looking at starting their own.
Episode 1: The Essential Ingredients
Episode 2: Planning Episodes
Episode 3: Recording, Editing and Distributing
If you learned how to do your own podcast through Yishan, make sure you share it with the hashtag #discover2learn as well as tag @YishanChan
As a futurist I spend most of my time looking ahead to understand what might happen next. Sometimes this means drawing on my background as a literature and book person, hunting literary sources that help illuminate the future.
So once the coronavirus outbreak began, I started thinking about readings. My list grew into a kind of sprawling syllabus, which I’d like to share.
Read the full article by Bryan Alexander
Stuck At Home? Connect With Nature Through These Invigorating Live Feeds
Winding mountain roads, wildflower-laden vistas and refreshing sea breezes may be calling your name as spring comes to life across the Northern Hemisphere. But if you are staying home to curb the spread of COVID-19 and can’t get outdoors anytime soon, nature can still provide you with some much needed respite from the doldrums of social distancing and the stresses of working from home and having kids out of school.
Read full article on Forbes, 16 March 2020
Thanks to Carolyn for sharing
Drawing challenges for all. Draw still life in your home and share with group.
Carolyn runs the canopy creative network, funded by the Arts Council.
The aim is to distract the mind.
