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...
When the coronavirus pandemic began and we were largely confined to our homes, digital interactions became essential for both work and socialising.
At first it was fun. Logging onto Zoom or Skype we got a glimpse into our coworkers’ homes, caught up with people we hadn’t spoken to in ages, and became obsessed with winning the weekly quiz.
