How to Acquire New Knowledge amidst Pandemic

And just like that, a year has already passed and we are still dealing with the pandemic. But unlike the first few months, fear and chaos has been tamed down. Every part of the community did and are still doing their best to fight the COVID-19 virus — such as the government imposing safety protocols and the medical professionals developing vaccines. The public are also doing their part by following health policies and staying at home.

One of the greatest struggles in this day and age is perhaps the means of learning and education. Following the same academic curriculum might be a difficult to achieve since it can risk the health of every student, especially those that are vulnerable to the virus. Many schools from all around the world opted and conducted distance and online learning, which means students are given the opportunity to learn within the four corners of their homes.

Apart from the basic education that we are being granted to engage in, how could we acquire more knowledge in this type of setting where going outside and attending gatherings are limited? Well, here are some of the best activities that will surely help you improve or gain better information, substance, and learning that you can apply in real life and not just in school.

Read books

Books are definitely the best possible teachers that you can seek help from. There are different kinds of books that you can enjoy and spend your time reading. Some of them bring you to worlds that are extraordinarily beautiful while others take you into an informative journey within the bounds of reality. A great example of the former is J.R.R. Tolkien well-written book The Hobbit while the best example for the latter is Neil Griffen meticulous researched book From Science to Spirituality. Since COVID-19 has no plans to go away yet and we are still on the stage of vaccination, it is better to stack up your shelf and read great books for better learning.

Watch TV shows

You may think that the shows played on TV have no gist and value. I hate to break it to you, but there are really segments and shows that make you learn, inspired, and motivated without you knowing it. Just observed how cartoons help the kids get better at talking in your dialect and learn other languages. Channels like National Geographic, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Animal Planet, Baby TV, and more are among the channels that you should check out. Their content has the ability to instill a handful of knowledge that you can bring as you grow older.

Check the latest news updates

Keeping up-to-date with the situations that are taking place in the society right now is vital. This will not just make you a better and more responsible resident but will also help you to be wiser and knowledgeable. Hence, it is essential to check the latest news updates in your area. You’ll never know how much wisdom and knowledge you can get and apply in real life. Another perk of this activity is that it can mold you to be a critical thinker and fact checker. There might be stories that will inspire you or news that urges you to create a difference.

Participate in online courses

Many academic institutions are offering online courses as of the moment. These topics vary from the sciences to the businesses to the liberal arts. If you think it through, it is best to invest in these types of investments. The money and time that you devoted will be returned with benefits and perks that you can use on your future career and journey in life. Some of these courses take at least 2-3 weeks while there are some that takes more time depending on what you have chosen. What are you waiting for? Enroll yourself now.

Try new things

You will never know unless you try. Therefore, you should try new things to gain new knowledge and skills that you can use in your life. There are many activities out there that promote learning and development, many of them can be done in the comforts of your home. Cooking, baking, singing, playing instruments, attending seminars, hosting online book clubs, playing puzzles, gardening, and painting are among the must-try activities that can help you become a better and more skilled individual.