Zzzz: Student sleep schedules change noticeably due to social distancing, remote learning
October 25, 2020
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Zzzz: Student sleep schedules change noticeably due to social distancing, remote learning
U-High has implemented a new remote learning schedule this year that consists of two hour long periods of each class per week. Although this may be the most consistent possible, many students and teachers are still unable to maintain a consistent sleep schedule and feel increased fatigue due to longer Zoom classes. With emails and Zoom meetings, every task feels as though it takes an extra step to complete. During the increased stress of a pandemic, it is vitally important to focus on what you can control: your sleep habits, University of Chicago Behavioral Sleep Dr. Lisa Medalie says. Increased stress and confusion is causing students to have irregular sleep habits, says neuroscience and behavior teacher Sharon Housinger. Junior Grace Cruise fears that “Zoom fatigue” will cause her to lose steam in the upcoming weeks and she will be unable to stay motivated and concentrated. Seniors Iris Xie and Ben Meyer have felt their engagement wander in hour-long Zoom classes, and continue to wake up at different times each day.