zoom fatigue

Using hand signals can help overcome the psychological issues linked to online meetings

Hand signals help overcome Zoom fatigue in online meetings

A research team at the University of Exeter and University College London (UCL) conducted a randomised control trial with more than 100 students, and trained one group to use hand signals including gestures such as waving to take a turn to speak, and raising a hand to show empathy.

Lockdowns triggered a transition to online meetings for many. While the change has benefits, it can...