Technology is ever-changing. As the tech world continues to upgrade and develop new products, Edge is the school photography industry leader for innovative products and services. Edge created a first of its kind product – the eID, a digital student card.
Edge’s eID cards are a digital alternative to the traditional, plastic student ID cards we’re all familiar with. They’re yet another way that Edge upholds our eco-promise to reduce our carbon footprint and respect our environment. It’s safe to say eIDs are right up our alley. Besides, plastic is SO last year.
Using an eID card is simple, a third-party app is not required! The eID is added directly to your smartphone wallet, so it’s right at your fingertips any time you need it.
Your personal information is secure, too!
Edge is committed to securing personal data and protecting the privacy of all our customers by ensuring all data is fully encrypted and stored on Edge-managed systems, minimizing the risk of vulnerability or cyber-attacks.
Furthermore, our data security protocols meet PIPEDA, FIPPA, and CASL requirements. You may learn more about Edge Imaging’s privacy policy here.
How does it work?
It’s quick and easy as 1-2-3!
Using your smartphone, simply click the link emailed to you, or visit your school’s download website and sign in with your student email address.
Add your eID card to your smartphone wallet by selecting either the Apple or Android wallet.
Begin using your eID card!
What’s not to like about the digital eID card that lives on your smartphone, and won’t get stuck to a piece of gum at the bottom of your backpack?
Your annual family trip has been cancelled, and you’re wondering if the neighbourhood barbecue will happen. It’s normal to feel disappointed that the plans you were so excited about won’t be happening this summer, but it’s important to try and make the most of a less-than-ideal situation.
Even though we aren’t able to hop on a plane, drive across any borders, or take any other kind of vacation that requires travel or being in typically crowded areas this summer, it’s still hugely beneficial to take time off work and hang out with the family. Even if you’re already working from home, taking a few days away from your laptop will help clear your head and allow you some quality time to bond with your family, among other benefits.
Here are some of our favourite ideas for having a rocking family staycation:
Plan Fun Family Activities at Home
It’s likely you’ve already been planning at-home activities for your kids on a regular basis, but how often have you had the time to participate?
Buy some bubbles from the dollar store, break out the sprinkler, plan a scavenger hunt, or start the competition with cardboard box race cars. With a little bit of creativity, the options are endless, and, by the end of the day, you’ll likely be feeling like a kid again yourself.
Okay, it’s not exactly the same as the overseas trip you initially had planned, but there are a ton of ways you can get your travel fix without ever leaving your couch.
One option is to schedule regular family movie or TV nights with the family. There are plenty of awe-inspiring, travel-themed movies and TV series available on every streaming platform – check out this travel blogger’s huge list of suggestions!
Google Arts & Culture is another platform that can help to ease your family’s wanderlust. Tour world monuments like the Taj Mahal, Macchu Pichu, the Colosseum, and more together from your computer. You can also check out world-class virtual museums like the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, the Van Gough Museum in Amsterdam, and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Other websites – tourism boards, zoos, and aquariums – are also offering virtual tours. Find more details and ideas here.
Explore Your Local Area
If you and your family are low-risk, you’re following your local government’s safety guidelines, and you feel comfortable, why not venture out a bit further from home for a day? Visit a nearby conservation area for a hike, head to the beach, or spend the weekend camping.
While it may feel a bit strange heading out to do something in public for the first time in a few months, experts say that these activities pose a relatively low risk.
Keep in mind, spending a significant amount of time outside your home does come with risk – so take extra care to make sure you’re able to stay six feet or more from those outside your immediate household. Check your province’s ministry of health guidelines before heading out to make sure you’re informed on PPE requirements.
