On-Demand Learning & Enrichment Opportunities to Explore this Summer

A recent CNBC article highlights how research has shown that virtual reality experiences can help people feel more mindful, calm and connected. Thanks to virtual reality technology, museums and other institutions are able to offer virtual tours and visits to people across the country and the world – no immersive headsets required.

Some institutions offer full virtual reality tours so that you can feel like you're standing in a famous gallery half a world away. Today, it’s likely that even your local museums – from science and industry to history and art – are offering something digitally. Be sure to check out their websites to see what options might be available.

Other museums have created podcasts and video chats with famous artists and museum curators to engage the public in new and different ways.  A few of the more well-known institutions offering digital opportunities include:
 

Physical exercise is an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellness – including your mental health. According to the CDC, some of the best ways to cope with stress include:

Attending live music events is one of the most wonderful ways to spend time with friends and family. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to hear great artists even if you can’t attend in-person.

Billboard, for example, keeps a running list of all the virtual concerts and events that are being live-streamed in the coming weeks. The page is updated regularly to incorporate new events.
 

If you're more interested in classical or opera music, Classic FM has released a comprehensive list of live-stream and digital events that include performances from the London Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera and many more . With digital access, you have the opportunity to experience music from all over the world and are not limited by your physical location. You can experience talent everywhere from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Festival Orchestra in Budapest.
 

If you'd like to learn an instrument or improve your musical skills, now is an excellent time to take advantage of the variety of online tutors and venues offering learning opportunities. In fact, Save the Music has a full resource page for those interested in:

The benefits of online learning have been particularly evident in recent months. Many traditional classes – from kindergarten to graduate level – have turned to online learning environments out of necessity. Companies have implemented work-from-home initiatives in order to continue operating within the parameters of social distancing measures.

If you have been considering going back to school, now may be the right time to learn more about online education and how online classes work.

To explore online undergraduate and graduate programs offered by DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management, contact us.