3. Learn something new
Quarantine can be an opportunity for us to discover a new hobby, continue an unfinished project, or even dive on widening one’s knowledge to have a better grasp of the current situation. In fact, learning can be as fun and educational online, too.
For those who are interested in history, economics, or political theory; Lakan (@immanuellakant) uses Twitter to discuss complex concepts such as public issues, labor, and other topics that people may find relevant today. Lakan keeps his “online lessons” snackable through short videos and threads to make it more interactive yet comprehensive and easier to digest for his online audiences.
Trying to compress everything in 140 seconds is hard but here’s today’s vlog! The difference between labor and labor power. pic.twitter.com/UsqOhwaLg0
— Lakan (@immanuellakant) March 25, 2020
Users can also conveniently follow other topics they are interested in using the Topic Follow prompt. This list of suggested topics appears on the timeline and changes based on what the user follows and mostly searches for on Twitter. To use this feature, tap Topics in your profile icon menu and tap the Follow button next on the Topics you’d like to follow. As Twitter may also suggest topics as you scroll through your timeline, users can simply tap the Follow button next to the suggested Topic.
4. Keeping a safe space online
Aside from physical health, it is also important to keep a healthy mind. With lots of information at one’s disposal, it is easy to get caught up and feel anxious with what’s happening around the world. Filipinos can find tips on how to fight cabin fever through Mental Health’s (@mentalhealthph) #RecoverTogether daily reminder. They have daily Tweets on how to promote and protect mental health through simple ways.
Day 21 | Make use of this free time at home to feed your brain. Watch Ted videos or documentaries about one thing that you are curious about.
Tell us what you have watched. Share the links for others to see as well. #RecoverTogether #MentalHealthPH #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/QL5SYpLxOE
— MentalHealthPH (@mentalhealthph) April 9, 2020
@justinbieber ‘s Intentions ( acoustic version ) Super helpful ng song na to saken#RecoverTogether https://t.co/VhPQU4XFuO
— Sheila Plata y Comia (@akosiSHERLOCKH) April 8, 2020
Filipinos can rely on finding real-time credible and official information about COVID-19 from reliable sources on Twitter’s COVID-19 Events page. This feature brings credible information from official authorities and accounts at the top of one’s search tab, while the proactive #COVID19 search prompt will direct users to the Department of Health’s (@DOHgovph) dedicated website on COVID-19 and WHO Philippines’ (@WHOPhilippines) official Twitter page. To use the COVID-19 Events page feature, go to the Explore tab if using a desktop or see the top of the home timeline for mobile users. To see all of the latest steps Twitter is taking in response to Covid-19, visit covid19.twitter.com.
Even at the height of social distancing, people can still connect together by going online. Filipinos can use Twitter to catch up with friends, find advice, share progress on an art project, and get real-time updates on current issues, and more. Stay safe, everyone!
