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p>The article was first published by The Conversation, an independent, non-profit source of news analysis, commentary, and analysis from academics. Information on disclosures is available on the original website.

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p>Are you all Zoomed out? https://site-9190661-4514-5111.mystrikingly.com/blog/minecraft-players-on-windows-q0-and-mobile-can-now-build-together Zoom fatigue during the holiday season: How do you manage it?

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

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p>Article content Well it's official. Across North America and most of Western Europe, the Christmas holidays are going to look completely different this year. Since the second wave of the pandemic hit the world, we've been advised to use online tools to connect with our loved ones for some festive cheer. We might all be hesitant to attend holiday gatherings in person to stop the spread of COVID-19 before a vaccine is available.

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p>Do we forget about holidays? Or do we seek new ways to make them memorable? My research on digital literacy has revealed ways we can stay connected during the season of giving even when we are physically apart.

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p>Video is for everything

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p>Zoom fever took over the nation during the first few months of this pandemic. People were also zooming to work, happy hour and board game nights, along with other activities. Many felt like they had hit the wall. Zoom fatigue is real. And recent research suggests that all the efforts to connect via video chat platforms (Zoom, Skype, Teams and similar) could be dragging us down.

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p>Article content While you think about ways to spread holiday cheer and you want to know how to accomplish this without using video chat, you have to find ways to avoid doing it all using video chat. Instead, learn from digital natives and enjoy the holiday season across a variety of platforms.

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p>Different platforms for different social groups

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p>My research has revealed that young people tend to separate their use of social media platforms by their relationships with those platforms. Teenagers use Snapchat to keep in touch with their family and teachers while they use Facebook for school. They play massive multiplayer games.

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p>This type of interaction with technology that is digital makes sense for all. If you're using Zoom for work, you might want to experiment with other methods of connecting with your family and friends. For example you could use an app like Rave, Airtime or Teleparty to stream films synchronously with your friends. Or you could visit family and friends virtually through a game like Animal Crossing, World of Warcraft or Minecraft.

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p>Article content Get digitally imaginative

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p>There are many other ways you can connect with loved ones to spread holiday cheer. The sky, and your creativity are your only limit however here are a few of my favorites:

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p>Create and share a musical playlist A study on sharing music online has shown that sharing music is deeply connected to friendship. You could create a Christmas music playlist and share it with others on streaming platforms like Spotify. This could bring you closer while you play online games, order food or send holiday memes to your WhatsApp? group.

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p>Text messages: A 2016 University of Minnesota study found that text messages are perceived as more personal and warm than emails. Stay in contact with your loved ones throughout the holiday season by sending regular text messages. Sending gifs or emojis as your text messages will further increase your emotional connection with your loved ones.

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p>Article content Host a virtual new Year's Eve celebration on YouTube? A Christmas party is an important Scottish holiday tradition where family and friends gather to sing, share stories and dancing. You can host a virtual ceilidh with those you love using a site such as YouTube?. Every participant can upload a video which they sing, play an instrument or tell a story. Then you can curate the videos into a playlist that the entire group can enjoy while eating their Christmas cookies. Research has proven that YouTube? is where communities are formed and is also an area 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, and you will feel inclined to accept every invitation, but you have to take some time disconnecting from digital devices. For those who suffer from Zoom fatigue Some universities suggest that doctoral students include the time to detox from digital devices into their schedules.

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p>Article content Sometimes, you will really want to use Videoconferencing platforms to recreate a festive meal or cocktail party. To combat this fatigue, ensure that you keep in mind other methods of connecting that we have discussed previously.

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p>When you get away from your computer, remember old-fashioned ways to stay in touch. Send cards, pick up the phone, or mail gifts to your loved ones. Sometimes, these are the most meaningful because they occur so seldom in our increasingly connected world.

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p>Jaigris Hodson receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canada Research Chairs Program. https://healthroll93.bloggersdelight.dk/2022/10/12/minecraft-to-be-released-on-ps4-vita-in-q2-q3-and-can-transfer-ps3-worlds/ </p>

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