Why should teachers let students have there cameras off on zoom?

I'm kinda ugly ngl

Explanation:

I don't want people to know that I'm a dirty soup eater

also I look ROUGH and nobody needs to see that

Online, students are often expected by their teachers to look at the screen for the entire class and stay focused on the video feeds of their classmates. This can result in feelings of prolonged eye contact, which can feel threatening and uncomfortable. Feeling as though everyone is watching can be distracting as students focus on how they may appear to others.

This discomfort is enhanced by the fact that the faces on the screen are often large and appear very close. This can trigger the body's "flight or fight" response, leaving students feeling on edge and impairing their concentration.

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