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p>All Zoomed Out? How do you deal with Zoom fatigue over the holidays Back to video
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p>Author: Jaigris HODSON, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University
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p>Article content It's official. All across North America and most of Western Europe, the Christmas holidays are going to look completely different this year. We've been instructed to use online tools to share holiday cheer with loved ones following the second wave of pandemics. In fact, we may be tempted to attend celebrations to try to stop the spread of COVID-19 before the introduction of a vaccine.
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p>Article content Unfortunately, however, we've already been doing almost everything digitally from our homes for months, and most of us are getting really bored of the whole process and with good reason.
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p>Do we simply forget about holidays? Or do we try to find new ways to make them memorable? My research into digital literacy has revealed ways we can connect this season of giving even when we are physically apart.
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p>Video is the answer to everything
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p>The first few months of the pandemic was filled with Zoom fever. People were working at a high speed at happy hour or board game nights, and other events as well. Then many people felt like they hit a wall. Zoom fatigue is real. Recent research suggests that people may be getting tired of trying to connect to video chat platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Teams, and others.
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p>Article content As you contemplate ways to spread holiday cheer, you want to figure out ways to move away from doing everything via video chat. Instead learn from digital natives and celebrate the holiday season on many platforms.
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p>Different platforms for different social groups
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p>My research has shown that teenagers are less likely to utilize social media platforms in a way that is based on their relationships with those platforms. Teenagers use Snapchat to keep contact with their family and teachers, while using Facebook for school. They socialize in massive multiplayer games.
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p>This kind of interaction with digital technology makes sense for anyone. Zoom is an excellent tool to work with. However, Zoom users may also prefer other technologies to connect with their family and friends. You can make use of apps such as Rave, Airtime, or Teleparty to share videos in synchronization with your friends. Or you could visit your family and friends online in games like Animal Crossing, World of Warcraft, or Minecraft.
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p>Article content Be digitally creative
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p>There are many other ways you can connect with loved ones to spread holiday joy. The sky, and your creativity are your only limit however here are some of my top suggestions:
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p>Create and share a music playlist. Research has shown that music sharing is closely connected to friendship. You can create your own holiday music playlist using streaming platforms like Spotify, and share it with your friends this festive season. This could make you more connected to your family and friends as you shop for food online, play games, and send holiday memes to your WhatsApp? Group.
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p>Text messages The 2016 University of Minnesota study found that text messages are perceived as more intimate and warm than emails. You can keep in touch with your loved ones during the holidays by sending them regular text messages. You can also send emojis and animated gifs to your loved ones via text messages to increase your emotional connection.
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p>Article content Host a virtual New Year's celebration on YouTube: A Christmas ceilidh is a Scottish holiday tradition where family and friends gather to sing, share stories and dance. You can make an online ceilidh with the people you love by using a site like YouTube. Each participant can upload a video of themselves singing a song, telling a story, singing a poem, or playing an instrument. You can then curate the videos into playlists that the entire group can enjoy while eating their Christmas cookies. In the end, research has shown that YouTube is a place where communities are created, as well as a platform where videos are shared.
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p>Turn on, tune in the radio, and then scream
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p>The holidays can be stressful. You may feel you are tempted to accept every invitation. But, you have to take a moment to disconnect from your digital devices. If you suffer from Zoom fatigue certain universities recommend that doctoral students include the time to detox from digital devices into their schedules.
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p>Article content Sometimes, you'll need to utilize videoconferencing to recreate a holiday dinner or cocktail party, so be sure you combat Zoom fatigue by balancing your video chat with the other ways to connect that we've mentioned above.
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p>And while you step away from your computer, don't forget old-fashioned ways to keep in contact. You can send cards, call or mail your loved ones. These are the moments that are usually the most meaningful, as they are uncommon in today's world of constant connectivity. https://minecraft-servers.info/ </p>
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p>Jaigris Hodson's research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), Canada Research Chairs Program.
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p>https://theconversation.com/all-zoomed-out-how-to-deal-with-zoom-fat https://theconversation.com/all-zoo
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