If you’ve ever watched your kid’s face freeze mid-Google Meet, you know that helpless feeling.
Now, mix that with the current Alberta teachers’ strike, and parents are being asked to step up again as part-time teachers, IT managers, and motivational speakers — all before noon.
And now with Bill 2 coming into effect, the situation’s even messier. Schools might reopen — or not.
But one thing’s guaranteed: your home tech will carry more weight than ever.
What this means for your household
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More devices online at once: kids, parents working from home, even smart TVs running lessons.
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Old laptops under pressure: slow performance, lagging Wi-Fi, missing updates.
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Confused parents: “Why is this not connecting?” becomes the new family anthem.
Here’s how to make tech stress-proof:
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Check your device health — is your laptop battery draining fast or overheating? That’s a warning sign.
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Secure your connections — weak Wi-Fi or unsecured networks cause endless frustration (and risk).
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Do a “strike-ready” tech tune-up — bring devices into STEM Support for a full diagnostic and quick performance boost.
Remember this from 2020?
Back during lockdown, we all had to “figure it out.”
Some of us thrived. Most of us barely survived.
But one thing we learned — reliable tech isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline.
So whether schools open Monday or next month, make sure your setup can handle whatever comes.
Because nothing kills learning faster than a frozen screen and a crying kid.
Book your “Strike Survival Tech Check” today with STEM Support — Calgary’s go-to tech repair shop for families that actually use their tech daily.