The sudden transformation to online learning during the pandemic has been challenging for learners and tutors alike. One of the biggest adjustments for them has been the requirement to have their cameras on during online lessons. A new study has found that this requirement can have adverse impacts on student learning. According to it, having a webcam enabled during online courses can increase social appearance stress, which can in turn reduce student understanding. The investigators conducted three experiments. In the first two experiments, 295 pupils attended online talks and completed examinations of stress, knowledge retention, and online understanding experiences. Results indicated that their recording enabled/disabled did not have a significant impact on mental stress or pressure.
