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The Problem With Zoom Meetings
Like many of you, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in Zoom meetings ever since COVID-19 took over the world. Whether that was me chatting with friends and family or attending work and school functions, Zoom has been an unbelievable juggernaut when it comes to taking over my life! That’s not entirely a bad thing though since it allowed me to safely communicate with quite literally hundreds of different people during the pandemic. That being said, I do have a few gripes with Zoom, (And every other video chat application available) so let’s find out what they are!
That Awkward Silence
I just wrapped up a two-hour class session prior to writing this article and there was a moment where one of my peers was left hanging after making a few comments for what felt like a lifetime. While this was funny for me since I was on the other side of the screen, I know that she personally was petrified by the sheer level of awkwardness this created. Of course, the instructors and other peers attempt to provide a safe space for everyone involved in the Zoom meeting but there is no denying that there is a lot of anxiety when it comes to presenting and talking within a video chat session. This is likely the biggest problem with Zoom and any other service like it. A lot of it comes down to the lag and the hesitation from the users but there need to be better…
