By now probably everyone understands what is meant by “zoom fatigue” (and how to combat it), yet taking a course has made me find some re-appreciation for synchronous, even virtual, meetings. It makes such a difference to be able to talk to one’s group and not just work on the same project! Peer pressure, group belonging, whatever you want to call it, it works.

Great to experience it from the student perspective, all the struggles are a blessing in disguise as they increase one’s understanding for what our own students go through.

P.S. Where else than in actual meetings would one get to hear about South Korea’s total silence when students take exams?