Supporting our community
in the time of COVID-19 The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for all parts of society and at every level of the global economy. Through it all, Edson E+I remains committed to supporting entrepreneurs and innovators as they work to develop products and services that create social impact and value. Edson E+I has always been about helping entrepreneurs to succeed and adapt to change, and we recognize that now is no time to slow down. In core initiatives like the youth entrepreneurship program, we continue to engage students and teachers at middle schools across the country to inspire an entrepreneurial mindset even under the most trying circumstances. The Edson E+I and Verizon Innovative Learning program’s Immersive Media Curriculum, which previously required in-class participation and high-end equipment like 360 cameras and virtual reality headsets, has moved to fully remote settings through the use of software innovations like ThingLink, Metaverse and CoSpaces Edu. The Digital Products Innovation (DPI) curriculum will soon follow as we replace 3D printing with TinkerCad and Inkscape, using filesharing and streaming video for class demonstrations that require the 3D printer. Finally, we’ve increased virtual and peer-to-peer support throughout the program to facilitate better learning and stay focused on high-quality interactions and individual progress.
