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Republic of uzbekistan information technologies andBog'liq Self study sirtqi 22.
VIDEOCONFERENCE
a)
read and translate the given text orally:
A new study from Stanford University has investigated the effects on our
health of extended spells of video-conferencing. Researcher and communications
expert Jeremy Bailenson dubbed the phenomenon "Zoom fatigue," but acknowledged
the condition is not restricted to just that platform. In the past year, most of us have
spent extended periods of time online using an array of video-conferencing platforms.
The coronavirus pandemic has meant tools like Zoom, FaceTime, Skype and Google
Hangouts have been the only way we have been able to see and chat to loved ones.
Many companies have relied heavily on video-conferencing for meetings, and
educators have used them to teach their lessons online.
Mr Bailenson outlined several factors that make video-conferencing so fatigue-
inducing. He said it is not just tiredness and eye-strain from staring at a computer
screen for hours and hours. It is also brought about by "cognitive overload" and
feeling pressure to be perpetually switched on. We constantly feel we need to be in
touch with friends or available for bosses, customers or students. Bailenson cautioned
this leads to burnout and stress and can heighten your chance of developing moderate
to severe depression. He said this anxiety can adversely affect your self-confidence.
This is because of the large number of faces staring at you in meetings. Bailenson
likens this to the stresses of public speaking.
b) Do post-reading activities.
Read the text and do TRUE/FALSE activity below it.
1.
Oxford University conducted a study on video-conferencing.
F
2.
A researcher called tiredness while online "Zoom fatigue".
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