Several parents of older kids have shared their frustrations with me about their unmotivated teens and zoom fatigue. Professor Jeremy Bailenson of Stanford University published an article in the journal Technology, Mind and Behavior this week about the effects of prolonged video interaction (read a review of the article here in the Stanford News). Zoom fatigue is a modern reality and consequence that are kids are dealing with. Many don't want to join an RE activity on the weekend when they have spent 30+ hours all week on zoom for school.
So how can we encourage our middle or high school kids to get involved in faith formation opportunities if they don't want to take a class?
Enter, Project Octave.
Project Octave offers a fun opportunity for teens to engage in a virtual escape room that advocates for the 8th principle. It was created by Jenn Blosser, a professional Unitarian Universalist religious educator currently serving at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Harford County in Maryland. Although it does use zoom, it is interesting and encourages meaningful discussion.
The game requires a host and cohost. If you are interested in finding out more or hosting a game, let me know and I will connect you with others who want to do the same.
Find information about Project Octave here.
February 26, 2021
by Amy Huntereece, PhD ABD, M.Ed.
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