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Are you all zoomed out? Zoom fatigue during the holiday season: How to deal



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Author: Jaigris Hodson, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University



Article content It's official. The Christmas celebrations in North America and Western Europe will be different this year. Since the second wave of the pandemic hit and we've been instructed to use online tools to connect with our family and friends to share some holiday joy. GAMING We're all likely to be reluctant to go to holiday gatherings in person in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, even before there is a vaccine available.



Content for articles Unfortunately,, we've already been doing almost everything digitally from our couches for months, and the majority of us are getting exhausted of it all and for good reason.



So, do we just forget about the holidays completely? Or do we seek out new ways to make the holidays memorable? My research on digital literacy shows ways to be connected this holiday season, even when we are physically separated.



Video for everything



The first few months of the pandemic were filled with Zoom fever. People were also rushing to work, enjoying happy hour and board game nights, as well as other events. Many felt like they had hit a brick wall. Zoom fatigue is real. Recent research suggests that people may be getting tired of trying to connect with video chat platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Teams and others.



Article content While you contemplate ways to spread holiday cheer, you want to figure out ways to step away from everything that is done through video chat. Instead, learn from the ways that digital natives utilize digital communication tools, and enjoy the holiday season on a variety of platforms, as I'll describe below.



Different platforms for different social groups



My research has revealed that young people tend to divide their use of social media platforms according to their relationships on those platforms. For example, teenagers use Facebook to keep in touch with family and teachers, but they also use Snapchat with their friends. They play massive multiplayer games.



This type of interaction with digital technology makes sense for all. Zoom is a great tool for working. However, Zoom users may also be interested in exploring other methods to stay connected with their families and friends. You could use apps like Rave, Airtime, or Teleparty to share videos and videos synchronously with your buddies. You could also visit friends and family virtually in games like Animal Crossing, World of Warcraft, or Minecraft.



Article content Get digitally creative



There are numerous ways to connect with loved ones and spread joy during the holidays. There are many ways to bring holiday cheer These are just a few of my favorite ways.



Create and share music playlists. Research has revealed that sharing music is related to friendship. You can create your own holiday music playlist using an online streaming platform such as Spotify, and share it with your friends this season of giving. This can bring you closer while you play online games, purchase food, or send holiday memes to your WhatsApp group.



Text messages The 2016 University of Minnesota study found that text messages are viewed as more personal and warm than email. You can stay in touch with your beloved ones during the holidays by sending frequent text messages. You can also send emojis or GIFs to your loved ones via text messages to strengthen your emotional connection.



Article content Host an online New Year's Eve party on YouTube. A Christmas-themed ceilidh in Scotland is a Christmas tradition where family and friends get together to share stories, dance and sing songs. You can host an online celebration with the people you love by using a website like YouTube. Each participant can upload a video in which they sing, play a musical instrument or tell a story. Then you can curate the videos into a playlist that the group can enjoy while eating Christmas cookies. Research has proven that YouTube is place where communities are built as well as a place where videos are shared.



Turn on your radio, tune in, then get out



The holidays can be stressful. You may feel tempted to accept every invitation. But, you have to take some time to unplug from your electronic devices. Some universities suggest that their doctoral students put in digital detox time to fight Zoom fatigue.



Article content Sometimes, you will definitely want to utilize a Videoconferencing Platform to recreate a holiday dinner or cocktail celebration. To avoid this fatigue, make sure to balance your video chat with the other ways to connect that we have discussed previously.



When you get away from your computer, don't forget old-fashioned ways to stay in contact. You can make calls, send cards or mail your loved ones. Sometimes these are most impactful because we experience them so often in our uber-connected world. Minecraft



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Jaigris Hodson is awarded funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canada Research Chairs Program.



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