Online fatigue in teaching and learning

In both my native Australia and here in Vietnam, remote/online/flexible learning is/was the norm for teachers and their students. When it all started it was a bit of a 'trial and error' time but as closures stretched from weeks to months, online learning became an essential and integral part to teaching and learning. Now that it's been happening for a while, we've been able to take a look at the impact this has had mentally on everyone. Although there are no validated empirical studies out just yet, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence around to suggest not only the need for balance in terms of screen time, but the critical importance of face to face human contact. This TED Tech article sums it all up. Even though it's aimed at  adult workplaces, it easily correlates to students, teachers and educational environments. 

Zoom Fatigue Is Real - here's why video calls are so draining by Libby Sander & Oliver Baumen.
​May 19, 2020 in IDEAS.TED.COM - Tech.