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Zoom backgrounds are more than light joke. They’re a shield for low-income students to keep their living situations confidential. Financial inequities in the classroom are on full display when we virtually invite people into our homes.
It might not be something you’ve thought much about, but a lighthearted classroom contest for “best zoom background” is a great way to boost morale while also creating a new norm.
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im about to go viral again aren’t i
based on the replies, i feel like i must also put out a disclaimer that this virtual world and the idea of WFH is a big capitalist dumpster fire.
thanks to folks who pointed out that backgrounds don't work with all computers - I've been using my phone so far and hadn't realized
thanks to folks who pointed out that backgrounds don't work with all computers - I've been using my phone so far and hadn't realized
i definitely don't have the answers (and did not expect this to blow up), but i hate this virtual hellscape of pandemic productivity and would like a nap.
