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So the next time one of your relatives asks you what you’ve learned over the summer, you can pull out a tablet and write some python code as a neat party trick. This will also immediately label you as a tech-person of the family, so take that advice with a grain of salt.
Refer to a material published on 03 December 2020 on https://www.nature.com/ Link to original article : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-020-00758-7 Following is a brief summary:
Social quarantine has severely impacted the training of new scientists, but the use of virtual platforms can supplement mentorship, making career development seamless.
Virtual mentoring enables the exchange of information through the use of one or more digital platforms.
| Zoom | – | Audio and video call application |
| Skype | – | Audio and video call application |
| Trello | – | Project management tool |
| Slack | – | Collaboration software |
| BlueJeans | – | Video conferencing application |
| – | Social media platform | |
| – | Social media platform | |
| – | Messaging app | |
| – | Messaging app | |
| – | Messaging app | |
| LINE | – | Messaging app |
| KAIKO talk | – | Messaging app |
Holding frequent meetings allows mentors to reassure their trainees and demonstrate that mentors care about the well-being and success of their trainees.
For details please visit : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-020-00758-7
The article focuses on virtual mentoring, but this helps in making one further think and apply modern technology in their business, organizations, and even educational institutions like schools and tuition centers.
