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Virtual Activity Ideas
Virtual activities can meet the needs of
- Students involved in online/distance learning and living out of the area, or who have limited transportation or scheduling flexibility
- Organizations with minimal space and needs that require online work
- Circumstances that necessitate virtual work (pandemic, shutdowns, etc.)
Virtual activities suggestions
- Conduct project-based or indirect activities to meet community priorities and course requirements
- Conduct virtual or phone-based educational supports for youth and adults
- Translate materials into Spanish
- Design a mock continuity plan for an impacted program
- Conduct a needs assessment or SWOT analysis
- Conduct informational interviews with a small number of professionals in your field of interest and write a summary paper
- Build training manuals for future students in positions with your programs; create videos giving advice to future interns, majors, or Service Learning students
- Record and stream performances or workshops to benefit your organization and clients
- Conduct research for the organization on community issues and create a report or video presentation. Students can create informative videos about organizational resources and post them to a YouTube channel. The Humboldt Library offers Skillshops, including basic and advanced research skills, evaluating information resources, video storytelling, finding grant and funding opportunities, etc.
- Research other national/international versions of your programs for best practices
- Research and provide examples of working models that address equity, social, and environmental justice issues in your field
- Review and compile lists of recent professional research, articles, and networks
- Assist with website and social media outlets, including creating digital and other social media content, print program materials, or other methods for information-sharing
- Conduct assessment, evaluation, or feedback via phone or web-based services
- Create GIS maps for partner info-sharing purposes, websites, presentations, etc.
Virtual Activities Ideas (PDF)