Webinars the new 'in thing' during lockdown.

Byline: Shazia Hasan

KARACHI -- It is the age of sitting at home and working from home, which has opened the doors to new areas of discovery such as video conferences, web conferences and webinars.

In the early days of the lockdown, many events such as conferences and seminars were postponed by their organisers in the hope of coming back to them later. But when 'later' kept moving ahead to even later and things didn't seem to be returning to normal, there was no other way but to opt for advanced telecommunications and embrace streaming media technology. Alas, as they say necessity is the mother of invention.

Of course, virtual events had been taking place even before social distancing and lockdowns, but not as many as they are today. First started the Learning Management System (LMS) tools for students to be able to attend online classes. But much has been written about that already.

Suddenly, you are receiving invitations to join video conferences. No one needs to go to the venue, no one drives, no fuel is wasted. No expensive hall bookings are required as well. And everyone can join in, in their pyjamas while wearing something more respectable on top because usually when you are sitting in front of your webcam or laptop only the upper part of your body is visible.

Another thing that's changing is not to expect anyone who may be home to be able to meet you when you visit them. Because they may be video conferencing with someone, that's why.

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