Goodnight Zoom is a new platform designed for seniors feeling isolated in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform connects seniors with children (or anyone in need of contact) for a remote storytelling session. The platform will also provide a story if participants are in need of one. Goodnight Zoom was launched in an effort to "make people valued and connected" and provide the benefits of literacy development that telling stories gives children.
Goodnight Zoom is easy to use. Simply sign up as a reader or parent of children and choose a time. Next, the platform will send a profile of a well-suited reader and a link to the video meeting for both parties to join at the arranged time.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Remote Storytelling
- The trend of developing remote storytelling platforms catering to the isolated individuals.
- Virtual Social Connection
- The trend of virtual social connection platforms that enable users to interact from remote locations.
- Online Reading Programs
- The trend of launching online interactive reading programs promoting reading and literacy in children.
Sectors Adopting This
- Telehealth
- Telehealth can utilize remote storytelling platforms to provide virtual emotional support to patients and seniors.
- Education
- The education industry can use remote storytelling platforms for virtual learning environments.
- Elder Care
- The elder care industry can implement remote storytelling platforms to provide social and emotional support to seniors living alone or away from their families.
