Keeping Physical Distance, Staying in Touch - Part 1

MEETINGS GO VIRTUAL

Activities globally have been strongly affected by the disruptive effects of COVID-19. Yet there is a need to keep in touch for business or pleasure. Meetings? Yes, several meetings have been put on hold, but some still have to hold.

In this unusual scenario, one option to consider is going virtual/online. Our discussion here will focus on the use of Collaborative Platforms for online meetings.

Online meetings are held using a web browser or apps downloaded on a computer or mobile device. The advent of COVID-19 pandemic necessitated its urgent adoption by many organizations to get going in the face of the global lockdown, though, it was actually increasing in popularity before now.

You will find in the table below, brief introduction to selected tools (There are many more) that you may find useful as a University Community. The links in the details column take you to the relevant website for additional information, download or usage.

Be on the lookout for our next write-up

Enjoy your virtual meetings

Training Research and Development

April 2020