How creativity can help combat anxiety in times of corona

By: Cesilia Faustina

I’m sure right about now people are sick of being under quarantine, stress is mounting, anxieties are rising, people feel like they are basically losing their minds. It is a normal feeling to have and one that is highly expected during these times. So, the question is, what are we supposed to do?

There surely have been plenty of talk about the importance of mental health during quarantine and rightfully so, I’m sure I am speaking for everyone when I say, our mental health is deteriorating. Being social creatures, it is not easy to continue a life of virtual interaction, which is why doing something just for yourself may be the key.

The power of creativity

Creative activities are known to be a buffer for anxiety, and it seems like a great solution to battle the rising amount of stress of being alone, uncertainty of income, fear of being sick and more.

Digital education: a solution for education in times of crisis

By: Cesilia Faustina

In the midst of a pandemic, more institutions are turning to online education to ensure that students can still continue their education like normal. This has been a major concern ever since quarantine all over the world started taking place. Most schools are now shut down and parents are concern about their children’s future.

The situation doesn’t stop educational institutions though. Many institutions are already starting to utilize technology to support their teaching programs even before the coronavirus wave started, and now that we’re here, people are looking at digital technology as the main tool for education distribution.

How education management information systems (EMIS) can enhance the educational process

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

It goes without saying that education is the cornerstone of any nation’s growth, welfare and prosperity. And as the world shifts towards a more and more digitalized and technology-driven way of life, the need for newer, more innovative methods of education management rises. And this is where information and communications technology comes to the rescue.

Information technology has been playing a critical role in streamlining routine tasks and procedures that used to be highly demanding and time-consuming.

Learning Management Systems, a must-have for the future of youth education

By: Cesilia Faustina

This article builds upon our latest article about the benefits of the blended learning method and how Learning Management Systems (LMS) can help facilitate it.

The education realm has always been a topic of debate. Conflicts of what is considered good education on top of the nightmare of student loans and price hikes will always be a recurring issue in society. So yes, the education sector does have some issues, that said though, there has been a major shift in the way people are viewing the education process and methods. I am referring to the rise of the digital sector.

The benefits of the blended learning method and how a Learning Management System (LMS) can improve it

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

The concept of blended learning has become a widely acclaimed trend in the global education sector over the past few years. The idea of ‘blending’ together a formula of traditional learning with a touch of modern technology has been appreciated among education professionals the world over. And one of the best things about blended learning is that it applies not only for elementary school education, but can work just as well in the higher education sector.

But in order to put together a successful Blended Learning environment, there needs to be a suitable digital platform that works as a link between the traditional classroom and the digitalized learning experience. And this is where Learning Management Systems (LMS) can be of great help.

How technology is becoming more important than ever in times of a pandemic

By: Cesilia Faustina

In times of the coronavirus pandemic, could technology be the answer? As more and more countries are going on lockdown and we are all forced to stay in self-quarantine, we may be facing a new era of world order.

Since the self-quarantine started, hands down, it was no easy task. I constantly have an overwhelming desire to constantly sleep, eat and binge-watch, however, that wasn’t the only case. I also managed to build a closer relationship with my sister, become more productive with my writing and was actively trying to have a social life.

The three main aspects of working from home and what to do about them

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

In a time of social distancing amid the current spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), there are three major aspects to think about as far as working from home is concerned: Staying healthy, staying productive, and maintaining your cybersecurity.

Let's take a look at each one of them in some detail.

Staying healthy

In working from home, as in virtually every other endeavour you take on in your life, you have to take care of number one first, yourself. Unless you keep your body healthy, illness-free, and comfortable, any further discussion of how to be productive at work is futile. For that reason, staying healthy is undisputedly your top priority regardless of anything else.

Why we should be talking about business continuity planning more than ever now

By: Cesilia Faustina

In times of the Coronavirus, many businesses are forced to work remotely, if not shut down completely. This situation is taking a toll on many industries and the economy. It is important in times like these that companies prepare themselves for what’s to come, not only during such outbreaks but also afterwards.

This is where business continuity planning (BCP) comes in. BCP is very crucial in these times, and whether you are a small business or big corporate company, you need to be prepared and aware.

Enterprise Systems: Transforming the way of business

By: Lotfi Al-Sarori

Businesses today are more advanced than ever. Successful organizations run on complex interrelated operations and perform a multitude of daily transactions generating tons of data. Diverse business processes work coherently and efficiently to generate desired results. Teams from various branches, business units, and departments coordinate together to operate an effective organization and achieve mutual goals and objectives. Business operations span several organizations relating businesses to their suppliers, customers and more.  One distinctive aspect of such productive organizations is the use of comprehensive and integrated enterprise systems.

Digital trends are affecting the way manufacturers conduct business

By: Cesilia Faustina

The rise of digital transformation is affecting the way manufacturers are running businesses. What used to be a clear-cut method of conducting business is now filled with uncertainty, especially when it comes to industrial manufacturers. We are witnessing more complex projects, multiple product lines and large industrial facilities that are already hard to navigate by itself, however, imagine having to manage it through increasing demands and competition.

The manufacturing industry can no longer depend on avoiding multiple obstacles through traditional means, too much is at stake for their business. This is why most manufacturing companies are now moving towards digital solutions to help them achieve greater efficiency. Production transparency is now being achieved through digitalization and innovative technologies. A survey conducted by PwC showed that 72 percent of manufacturing companies are drastically increasing their level of digitization and expected to be ranked as digitally advanced by 2020.