Hi Linus and Team,
Here in Australia we are about to go through the switch from school based learning to online learning. My kids (aged 10 & 11) have made the switch and, since I am a techie, its been pretty easy. I bought them a PC each, 3 years ago, and they are very comfortable with working online. I also gave them web cams, and OBS so that they can make their own videos, which usually means mimicking their favourite YouTubers. As part of the online learning, their teachers have set some tasks that require the students to work in pairs, so the webcams, and the kids comfort with using them have come in very handy.
Sadly, many kids do not have a techie parent to help them at this time. I thought of possibly doing a video on advice on getting started with online learning, but really, I do not have the resources, nor the fame to spread this message as wide as it needs. What this idea needs is someone like you.
Helpful advice to parents could be:
- Choices on a budget PC for kids to use, vs perhaps, a iPad/tablet
- Setting up a non admin user account on Windows for a child to use
- How to set up a webcam for collaboration to keep in touch with teachers and friends (socialising is an important part of school)
- Online safety tips (sitting near kids and watching them like a hawk, not sharing passwords, stranger danger etc)
- a health check for your home network - isyour wifi password secure?
Maybe some of the advice is not your specialty, but the PC and networking part certainly is. As for any details you lack, I am sure that schools near you would be happy to share information with you on the latest cybersafe practices for school aged children. They might also share the link to any video you make to a new group of potential subscribers.
Anyway, I hope that I have sown the seed of an Idea for you, and wish you and the team at LTT a safe isolation period
Regards
Craig