YoManila.com | Tech Trends that Help Keep One’s Sanity during the Pandemic | All around the world, people are still trying to cope with the current lockdown and quarantine measures. Thanks to the shelter in place rules, many people can’t help but find other ways to maintain their sanity despite the threat of the pandemic. Thankfully, the technology we have nowadays eased some of our burdens and made it easier to deal with pandemic-related stress. It is due to this very reason why the following tech trends are currently dominating the world.
Online Shopping and Selling
The availability of shopping apps, online shops, and social media marketplace made it easier for everyone to buy the things they need and want. While these were already available before the pandemic, the demand surged after community quarantines were imposed. Since people can’t do anything but obey shelter in place rules, many turned to online shopping.
People who lost their jobs found a way to make money by selling online. Some are into selling food items. Others found are taking advantage of other in-demand products like house plants and materials and equipment for online learning remote work.
Buying online usually mean consumers want their orders delivered right to their doorsteps. They either pay for their goods via online transfer, via remittance or opting for Cash-On-Delivery. People used online selling and shopping to make money, but what they need and as a way to entertain themselves while staying at home during the quarantine.
Virtual Meetings and Events
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, rarely do people hold virtual events. Companies are usually the ones who do online meetings to collaborate with team members who are far away and to save money in the process. But rarely were events held online for educational and miscellaneous purposes.
Due to strict quarantine rules, birthday parties held in different venues before are now celebrated just with their loved ones living in the same roof. Those who planned to get married but could no longer have a mass wedding opted for a civil wedding instead with a handful of guests or witnesses. Even religious gatherings were prohibited and are now held online.
Social Media Utilization
The government utilized social media to keep people updated with the latest news and happenings related to the pandemic. They are sharing valuable tips on how one can boost their immune system and what to do in case they need to run essential errands outside. They also use social media to communicate with the people about the government’s plans and actions about the crisis.
The number of people who are using social media increased dramatically after implementing lockdowns and quarantine rules. Since more people now have more time to spare, they found social media a great way to stay updated and communicate with their loved ones. Many also use different platforms to keep themselves entertained.
Businesses, on the other hand, found the need to boost their social media presence to attract more clients. Many are now using social media to engage with their clients continuously. Others even started putting their brand online by offering their services and products on social media.
Work-from-home or remote work
When the economy closed down, businesses had to shut their operations indefinitely or opted to transfer their operations remotely. This accelerated the work-from-home trend in certain countries like the Philippines. Now, working parents can earn money while working from home while limiting their contact with other people.
For those who lost their jobs, many switched to remote work. They don’t have an office they go to every day and communicates online with their team and leaders using different tools. They found a way to create their own work environment despite the chaos of child care, household chores, and their remote job.
Online learning
The pandemic affected the globe at different timelines. In the Philippines, the lockdown was placed on March 08, 2020. Students from all over the country were pulled out from their respective schools.
Little did Filipinos know that the lockdown will drag on for months. According to news, the Philippines is among the countries that have the longest-running lockdowns in the world. The Department of Education found a way to be still able to provide continuous quality education to students using modular and online learning.
Students who have access to the internet enrolled in online classes. Some parents chose not to enroll their kids this year. For those whose children are now studying online, they are still trying to adjust to the new normal.
One can say we are still lucky since the kind of technology we have these days make it easier to cope with the lockdown rules. One can still reach out to others, attend important life events, and stay updated on the latest news despite social distancing rules. Companies can hire remote workers, and businesses can mobilize their teams by letting them work from home.
Some online businesses are booming while catering to the growing needs of quarantined consumers, and students get to attend school online. Thanks to all these tech trends, the society, in one way or another, managed to cope better despite the hardships we have to face due to the pandemic.
