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Education in isolation
Weâve all stayed home sick before. But what happens when a day becomes a week, and a week becomes a month? A staycation can start to look more like solitary confinement in a hurry.
Fortunately, keeping safe, sane, and happy at home is a problem technology can help with. Apps can bring food to your door without exposing yourself to the hordes at the grocery store. YouTube channels can keep the kids occupied while you get your job done. And when youâre not sure what to do next, thereâs an online resource for that. We have all the tools you need to keep your homestead humming.
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