Social norms

It is a pleasant experience to be surrounded by friendly people. But what is the probability that we will run into some nice people? A study carried out in a sample of 31 countries, including India, by Dutch academic Niels Van Doesum and his associates yielded interesting results. Top Japanese by showing small acts of kindness, described as mindfulness. The Indians came in third from the bottom, followed by Turkey and Indonesia. Mindfulness is a manifestation of a broader awareness of those around him. This seemingly insignificant thing feeds into the larger foundation of how societies are structured.

A large body of social science research has shown that culture and norms greatly influence not only the political structure of nations, but also economic performance. In politics, the most striking example is the United Kingdom. More than eight centuries after the creation of the Magna Carta, it still does not have a codified constitution. Norms are the invisible bonds that hold the political structure in place. Social norms, the implicit rules of a society regarding traits such as honesty and work ethics, have a huge influence on economic development. This is one of the reasons why blindly copying “best practices” produces mixed results.

Standards are not permanent. Over time, they change. Many economic successes after World War II were shaped by changing standards as much as by good economic policies. The norms that engender trust among the constituents of a society significantly influence both economic policies and general laws. A society with a higher level of trust operates with a light economic regulatory structure and largely avoids repressive laws. In this context, it is relevant that before Adam Smith proposed The wealth of nations who provided insight into the role of self-interest in a market economy, he wrote The theory of moral feelings, which relied on human sympathy.

The study of mindfulness is insightful because it studies behavior when it is not influenced by incentives or disincentives. It’s the friendliness quotient in people. Who doesn’t want to live in a society with a high kindness quotient? It also comes with the added benefit of better economic performance.

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Watch: Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel on Modernization Cinderella

Camila Cabello says her new approach Cinderella “Challenges social programming” caused by other fairy tales.

The 24-year-old singer makes her acting debut in the film directed by Perfect writer Kay Cannon, and describes the story as a “trauma-informed fairy tale.”

Her version of Cinderella is less interested in wooing the prince than she is in pursuing a dream of selling her dresses in the town square, despite rules preventing women from owning their own businesses.

Read more: Keira Knightley banned her daughter from two Disney movies

“I think this movie really challenges social programming, what I feel as I get older I’m starting to understand too,” Cabello told Yahoo Entertainment UK.

She adds, “So many of those stereotypes that you see in older fairy tales and also cultural norms and social programming in general. Back then, it was normal for women not to have a job. and not having their own dreams.

“People looked at this character like she had three heads when she said ‘I want to sell dresses and I have ambition’.

“They were just like, ‘What are you talking about? You’re acting like a fool.’ She disputes that.”

Cabello says she was also intrigued by the adjustments to the character of Cinderella’s stepmother, who she said was “played beautifully” by Frozen and Broadway star Idina Menzel.

Read more: Idina Menzel discusses the possibility of Frozen 3

“It’s hard to wonder if she’s mean or is she struggling and really in pain? Let’s get her into therapy,” Cabello told her co-star.

“I love this description of a trauma-informed society. It’s like a trauma-informed fairy tale.

The story continues

“And I feel like that also reflects on the set of women who support each other and women who encourage each other and are really aware. Kay was like that, you’re like that and it’s kind of like that. dream experience for a woman and for everyone. “

Menzel says it was interesting to add “nuances” to the portrayal of a character who almost always has “Evil” or “Wicked” added to the beginning of their name.

The veteran artist says there was a “real camaraderie” between everyone on set.

Read more: Idina Menzel jokes that Travolta owes her a favor after a false name

“Even though our film is older, it plays for today,” adds Menzel.

“Maybe we are not necessarily forced to get married, but there are still so many people who want to be understood and seen for who they are and are still being oppressed that way.”

Cinderella features a combination of original music and covers of pop classics, including Queen’s Someone to love, Ed Sheeran Perfect and that of Madonna Materialistic girl.

The all-star cast includes Pierce Brosnan, Minnie Driver, James Corden, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, with Nicholas Galitzine as prince.

Read more: Disney princesses reimagined as black femme fatales

Billy Porter, meanwhile, delivers a stunning performance as a genderless version of the Fairy Godmother character.

Cinderella is available to stream through Amazon Prime Video starting September 3.

Watch: Amazon Adaptation Trailer Cinderella

Watch: Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel on Modernization Cinderella

Camila Cabello says her new approach Cinderella “Challenges social programming” caused by other fairy tales.

The 24-year-old singer makes her acting debut in the film directed by Perfect writer Kay Cannon, and describes the story as a “trauma-informed fairy tale.”

Her version of Cinderella is less interested in wooing the prince than she is in pursuing a dream of selling her dresses in the town square, despite rules preventing women from owning their own businesses.

Read more: Keira Knightley banned her daughter from two Disney films

“I think this movie really challenges social programming, what I feel as I get older I’m starting to understand too,” Cabello told Yahoo Entertainment UK.

She adds, “So many of those stereotypes that you see in older fairy tales and also cultural norms and social programming in general. Back then, it was normal for women not to have a job. and not having their own dreams.

“People looked at this character like she had three heads when she said ‘I want to sell dresses and I have ambition’.

“They were just like, ‘What are you talking about? You’re acting like a fool.’ She disputes that.”

Cabello says she was also intrigued by the adjustments to the character of Cinderella’s stepmother, who she said was “played beautifully” by Frozen and Broadway star Idina Menzel.

Read more: Idina Menzel discusses the possibility of Frozen 3

“It’s hard to wonder if she’s mean or is she struggling and really in pain? Let’s get her into therapy,” Cabello told her co-star.

“I love this description of a trauma-informed society. It’s like a trauma-informed fairy tale.

“And I feel like that also reflects on the set of women who support each other and women who encourage each other and are really aware. Kay was like that, you’re like that and it’s kind of like that. dream experience for a woman and for everyone. “

The story continues

Menzel says it was interesting to add “nuances” to the portrayal of a character who almost always has “Evil” or “Wicked” added to the beginning of their name.

The veteran artist says there was a “real camaraderie” between everyone on set.

Read more: Idina Menzel jokes that Travolta owes her a favor after a false name

“Even though our film is older, it plays for today,” adds Menzel.

“Maybe we are not necessarily forced to get married, but there are still so many people who want to be understood and seen for who they are and are still being oppressed that way.”

Cinderella features a combination of original music and covers of pop classics, including Queen’s Someone to love, Ed Sheeran Perfect and that of Madonna Materialistic girl.

The all-star cast includes Pierce Brosnan, Minnie Driver, James Corden, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, with Nicholas Galitzine as prince.

Read more: Disney princesses reimagined as black femme fatales

Billy Porter, meanwhile, delivers a stunning performance as a genderless version of the Fairy Godmother character.

Cinderella is available to stream through Amazon Prime Video starting September 3.

Watch: Amazon Adaptation Trailer Cinderella

A meta-analysis of existing research on social norms, aimed at establishing several new empirical generalizations, was recently carried out by researchers at the University Carlos III of Madrid, HEC Montreal, and the University of New South Wales. , UNSW Sydney.

The study, published in the Journal of Marketing, titled “The Influence of Social Norms on Consumer Behavior: A Meta-Analysis” was written by Vladimir Melnyk, François A. Carrillat and Valentyna Melnyk.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in several new behaviors that health experts want to discourage, such as reusing the same mask, as it is harmful to society.

The good news is that social norms, which consist in communicating what others are doing (ex: “2/3 of people avoid reusing the same mask”) or what to do (ex, “do not reusing the same mask is essential “), are the most useful in preventing people from adopting these behaviors. Defined by researchers as “rules and norms which are understood by members of a group and which guide and / or constrain social behavior without the force of laws”, social norms influence various forms of daily consumption, including food choices, responses to new products, and loyalty.

For example, signs in a hotel stating that other hotel guests are reusing their towels increases towel reuse. Social norms are often exploited by traders and policy makers to encourage a variety of socially approved behaviors, such as conserving energy, complying with product recalls, and paying taxes. They are also used to discourage socially frowned upon behaviors, such as environmental pollution, smoking, and excessive alcohol or drug use. In this study, researchers clarify the effects of social norms for a wide range of consumption behaviors and detail how practitioners and government officials can use actionable moderators, such as the use of appropriate communication elements for certain behaviors, countries and consumers.

This should improve the success of these policies and recommendations, which has been mixed to date. They also discover how cultural differences can determine the effects of social norms on socially approved and disapproved behaviors.

Communication strategies for marketers:

The content of communications should present descriptive rather than invasive forms of social norms (i.e. describing what (most) people actually do rather than what they should be doing). Vladimir Melnyk adds that “We also recommend that marketers avoid specifying explicit sanctions and rewards associated with social norms. Instead, strategies that highlight the benefits to others or the consumer’s freedom, such as communicating with a postscript that says “it’s your decision”, can lessen resistance and thus be more effective. to induce the target behavior. ”Practitioners may worry about highlighting a specific organization when communicating about social norms, but findings suggest that referring to a specific company, government agency, or NGO may make more influential social norms communications.

Social norms are also more powerful when they cite people perceived to be close to target consumers. In contrast, the results indicate that references to authority figures do not reinforce the influence of social norms on consumer behavior. When communicating standards, marketers can recognize the monetary costs associated with targeted behaviors. François Carrillat explains that “although this is a financial barrier, monetary costs also appear to increase the desirability of behavior, so social norms can be particularly effective in promoting costly behaviors like giving or giving away. purchase of organic food (more expensive). Moreover, social standards are also effective regardless of the effort required and the time invested to comply.

Cultural differences between countries:

The impact of social norms on socially disapproved behaviors varies considerably by country of implementation, but it is stable across countries for socially approved behaviors.

Social norms have a weaker influence on socially disapproved behaviors in countries where religion is less important, which value variety and self-expression, and where people are more free to make choices for themselves ( i.e. most western countries).

These findings have important implications for public health when group behavior is essential. To encourage mask-wearing in most Western countries, for example, public officials need to communicate that mask-wearing is socially approved behavior that other relatives adopt.

In most developing countries, communications should stress that not wearing a mask is socially frowned upon. “These findings provide information to marketers and policy makers by identifying effective strategies, and some commonly used but ineffective, to improve the impact of social norms on consumer behavior,” says Valentyna Melnyk.

The results also suggest that the influence of social norms may prompt private acceptance. Thus, this research can help marketers and policy makers leverage social norms to encourage private and public behavior.

This story was posted from an agency feed with no text editing. Only the title has been changed.

Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): A meta-analysis of existing research on social norms, aimed at establishing several new empirical generalizations, was recently carried out by researchers at the University Carlos III de Madrid, HEC Montréal and the University from New South Wales, UNSW Sydney.

The study, published in the Journal of Marketing, titled “The Influence of Social Norms on Consumer Behavior: A Meta-Analysis” was written by Vladimir Melnyk, François A. Carrillat and Valentyna Melnyk.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in several new behaviors that health experts want to discourage, such as reusing the same mask, as it is harmful to society.

The good news is that social norms, which consist in communicating what others are doing (ex: “2/3 of people avoid reusing the same mask”) or what to do (ex, “do not reusing the same mask is essential “), are the most useful in preventing people from adopting these behaviors. Defined by researchers as “rules and norms which are understood by members of a group and which guide and / or constrain social behavior without the force of laws”, social norms influence various forms of daily consumption, including food choices, responses to new products, and loyalty.

For example, signs in a hotel stating that other hotel guests are reusing their towels increases towel reuse. Social norms are often exploited by traders and policy makers to encourage a variety of socially approved behaviors, such as conserving energy, complying with product recalls, and paying taxes. They are also used to discourage socially frowned upon behaviors, such as environmental pollution, smoking, and excessive alcohol or drug use. In this study, researchers clarify the effects of social norms for a wide range of consumption behaviors and detail how practitioners and government officials can use actionable moderators, such as the use of appropriate communication elements for certain behaviors, countries and consumers.

This should improve the success of these policies and recommendations, which has been mixed to date. They also discover how cultural differences can determine the effects of social norms on socially approved and disapproved behaviors.

The content of communications should present descriptive rather than invasive forms of social norms (i.e. describing what (most) people actually do rather than what they should be doing). Vladimir Melnyk adds that “We also recommend that marketers avoid specifying explicit sanctions and rewards associated with social norms. Instead, strategies that highlight the benefits to others or the consumer’s freedom, such as communicating with a postscript that says “it’s your decision”, can lessen resistance and thus be more effective. to induce the target behavior. ”Practitioners may worry about highlighting a specific organization when communicating about social norms, but findings suggest that referring to a specific company, government agency, or NGO may make more influential social norms communications.

Social norms are also more powerful when they cite people perceived to be close to target consumers. In contrast, the results indicate that references to authority figures do not reinforce the influence of social norms on consumer behavior. When communicating standards, marketers can recognize the monetary costs associated with targeted behaviors. François Carrillat explains that “although this is a financial barrier, monetary costs also appear to increase the desirability of behavior, so social norms can be particularly effective in promoting expensive behaviors like giving or giving away. purchase of organic food (more expensive). Moreover, social standards are also effective regardless of the effort required and the time invested to comply.

Social norms have a weaker influence on socially disapproved behaviors in countries where religion is less important, which value variety and self-expression, and where people are more free to make choices for themselves ( i.e. most western countries).

These findings have important implications for public health when group behavior is essential. To encourage mask-wearing in most Western countries, for example, public officials should communicate that mask-wearing is socially approved behavior that other relatives adopt.

In most developing countries, communications should stress that not wearing a mask is socially frowned upon. “These findings provide information to marketers and policy makers by identifying effective strategies, and some commonly used but ineffective, to improve the impact of social norms on consumer behavior,” says Valentyna Melnyk.

The results also suggest that the influence of social norms may prompt private acceptance. Thus, this research can help marketers and policy makers leverage social norms to encourage private and public behavior. (ANI)

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Update: 09 Aug 2021 17:59 STI

Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): A meta-analysis of existing research on social norms, aimed at establishing several new empirical generalizations, was recently carried out by researchers at the University Carlos III de Madrid, HEC Montréal and the University from New South Wales, UNSW Sydney.
The study, published in the Journal of Marketing, titled “The Influence of Social Norms on Consumer Behavior: A Meta-Analysis” was written by Vladimir Melnyk, François A. Carrillat and Valentyna Melnyk.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in several new behaviors that health experts want to discourage, such as reusing the same mask, as it is harmful to society.
The good news is that social norms, which consist in communicating what others are doing (ex: “2/3 of people avoid reusing the same mask”) or what to do (ex, “do not reusing the same mask is essential “), are the most useful in preventing people from adopting these behaviors.

Defined by researchers as “rules and norms which are understood by members of a group and which guide and / or constrain social behavior without the force of laws”, social norms influence various forms of daily consumption, including food choices, responses to new products, and loyalty.
For example, signs in a hotel stating that other hotel guests are reusing their towels increases towel reuse. Social norms are often exploited by traders and policy makers to encourage a variety of socially approved behaviors, such as conserving energy, complying with product recalls, and paying taxes. They are also used to discourage socially frowned upon behaviors, such as environmental pollution, smoking, and excessive alcohol or drug use.

In this study, researchers clarify the effects of social norms for a wide range of consumption behaviors and detail how practitioners and government officials can use actionable moderators, such as the use of appropriate communication elements for certain behaviors, countries and consumers.
This should improve the success of these policies and recommendations, which has been mixed to date. They also discover how cultural differences can determine the effects of social norms on socially approved and disapproved behaviors.
Communication strategies for marketers:
The content of communications should present descriptive rather than invasive forms of social norms (i.e. describing what (most) people actually do rather than what they should be doing). Vladimir Melnyk adds that “We also recommend that marketers avoid specifying explicit sanctions and rewards associated with social norms. Instead, strategies that highlight the benefits to others or the consumer’s freedom, such as communicating with a postscript that says “it’s your decision”, can lessen resistance and thus be more effective. to induce the target behavior. “

Practitioners may worry about highlighting a specific organization when communicating about social norms, but findings suggest that referring to a specific company, government agency, or NGO may make communications about social norms more influential. .
Social norms are also more powerful when they cite people perceived to be close to target consumers. In contrast, the results indicate that references to authority figures do not reinforce the influence of social norms on consumer behavior.

When communicating standards, marketers can recognize the monetary costs associated with targeted behaviors. François Carrillat explains that “although this is a financial barrier, monetary costs also appear to increase the desirability of behavior, so social norms can be particularly effective in promoting expensive behaviors like giving or giving away. purchase of organic food (more expensive). Moreover, social standards are also effective regardless of the effort required and the time invested to comply.
Cultural differences between countries:
The impact of social norms on socially disapproved behaviors varies considerably by country of implementation, but it is stable across countries for socially approved behaviors.
Social norms have a weaker influence on socially disapproved behaviors in countries where religion is less important, which value variety and self-expression, and where people are more free to make choices for themselves ( i.e. most western countries).
These findings have important implications for public health when group behavior is essential. To encourage mask-wearing in most Western countries, for example, public officials should communicate that mask-wearing is socially approved behavior that other relatives adopt.
In most developing countries, communications should stress that not wearing a mask is socially frowned upon.

“These findings provide information to marketers and policy makers by identifying effective strategies, and some commonly used but ineffective, to improve the impact of social norms on consumer behavior,” says Valentyna Melnyk.
The results also suggest that the influence of social norms may prompt private acceptance. Thus, this research can help marketers and policy makers leverage social norms to encourage private and public behavior. (ANI)

To be successful in life, you have to step out of your box, out of your comfort zone. If you stay a recluse, then you will never accomplish what you want (unless you want to be a recluse, of course).

You might be worried that you might stand out in public, that you might not really be seen as “normal,” but that’s what is supposed to happen.

You are meant to stand out and societal norms are meant to be shattered to make room for progress.

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Progress requires change, and change means disrupting the norm.

You should never blindly follow social norms just because you think you should. You should question them.

Ask yourself Why your home should be immaculate when entertaining guests.

Wonder Why you celebrate holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween. Find out the real reasons you do the things you do, and you might be surprised at how many things you do just out of habit or out of social expectation.

For example, you might find that you only go to church on holidays because you always did when growing up.

Or maybe you find out that the real reason we celebrate Halloween isn’t for you.

You don’t have to do much on holidays just because your neighbors are doing it. You can celebrate however you like and stay true to what the holidays mean to you and your family.

If you are doing things because you want to do them, whether they build your beliefs, or serve some other great purpose in your life, then keep doing them.

Otherwise, consider eliminating them from your life and daily routines or future plans.

Why do you need to waste your time pleasing society when society is doomed to change anyway?

And society is changing. A lot. Still, that should change faster.

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Maybe you don’t want a baby even though your parents, friends, and literally everyone are expecting you to have one.

Or maybe you prefer to rent an apartment rather than own a house to fit your nomadic lifestyle despite societal pressures to buy a house.

And maybe you don’t think you want to be in a romantic relationship right now because you’re asexual, feel better alone, or have no interest in finding a partner.

Don’t let the world convince you that the way you want to live your life is wrong.

Sometimes it’s okay to just want to rebel against social norms even if they don’t affect you. Your rebellion can be something as small as wearing mismatched clothes or something as large as promoting your uniqueness on a blog or podcast.

Social change happens when we challenge norms, not when we accept them for what they are.

I’ll be honest with you. It is not easy to break such habits, to break social norms.

You have to be true to yourself and try to ignore what other people do, think, and say. Because people will notice that you are different.

They may point fingers, laugh, or question you. They can judge you for going against the grain.

However, it has to happen to make a change sometimes.

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Meaghan Summers is a freelance writer for Sourcebooks, freelance consultant for Fiverr and associate editor for Defense Security Cooperation University. His writings focus on mental health, pop culture, and relationship topics.

24-year-old Mandeep Kaur took on many challenges from a young age and persevered to become a skilled mason.

One of them convinced not only others but also herself that she could shatter the gender stereotype that women were unsuitable for the male-dominated construction industry.

Strong points:

• Mandeep Kaur is a Melbourne based bricklayer, wanted to be an IT professional
• She immigrated to Australia from India as an international student in 2018
• Mrs. Kaur wants to see more women i

“I often heard it said that this was not a ‘female-type career’. Or that it is physically very demanding and that I am not strong enough to be in the trades. Such comments made me doubt my abilities, ”Ms. Kaur told SBS Punjabi.

“It has never been easy for a woman to pursue a career in a profession dominated by men. But I’m here to prove the odds because it gives me immense satisfaction to do what people say I can’t, ”she added.

From bit and byte construction to building construction

Ms Kaur arrived in Australia as an international student from Punjab in 2018.

She holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from India and had opted for an advanced course in the same field in Melbourne.

“I never thought my career would take such a big turn. After the COVID-19 hit, there weren’t a lot of opportunities to find jobs in companies, ”she said.

Given her predicament and financial insecurity, Ms. Kaur decided to pursue a new career path, totally unrelated to her initial goals – a great transition from IT to masonry.

Mr Kaur said his friend’s husband, also a mason, had encouraged her to take a masonry course.

“I’ve learned that tradespeople are rarely unemployed. So, with the contribution of my friend, I decided to seize this stimulating opportunity, ”she adds.

Ms Kaur eventually enrolled in Melbourne Polytechnic Certificate III in Masonry and Masonry in mid-2020.

To her amazement, she was the only student in the course.

Ms. Kaur says that encouragement from her teachers, instructors and classmates has helped her realize that “it’s just another job” that women can do as well.

“It was the support from my TAFE teachers and family that pushed me to keep trying and strengthened my belief that as a woman I can do it,” she said. .

Leading forward

Michael Morrissey, CEO of the Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation Ltd (ABBTF) said that for women in the trades it can be incredibly difficult to overcome prejudices in the industry.

“It is part of our mission to help women entering the profession find employment and be offered the same opportunities as their male counterparts,” said Mr. Morrissey.

“Mandeep is helping to prepare for a future of more female representation in masonry. She is an exceptional example for other women who wish to pursue a career in the trades, ”he added.

Mandeep Kaur has had to change his career path from IT to Trades due to COVID-19.

Provided by Melbourne Polytechnic

Lucky to be in Australia

Ms Kaur said she couldn’t pursue her goal of becoming an IT professional, but felt lucky to have enough opportunities in Australia.

“It was definitely a different experience, but there was nothing awkward about it. It is the beauty of this country that people appreciate for you and your work.

“I also saw that it doesn’t matter whether you are in a white collar position or doing physical labor, you are given the same respect,” she added.

More power for women in commerce

After cementing her future as a certified bricklayer, Ms. Kaur now wants to encourage more women to take up a trade.

“There has been a shift in mindset when it comes to gender roles that anything a man can do, a woman can do too,” she said.

“This is only possible if you overcome your own mental barriers, go beyond social norms and commit to doing the physical work related to the trade,” Ms. Kaur added.

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In the days of the COVID-19 pineapple, all we have left is chaos. Instead of trying to capture the passage of time or make sense of the utter madness, it’s better to just give in to the fact that this is a lawless land. It’s still or be yeeted.

That being said, there are a few social norms on campus that are overdue for people to break. Let’s throw caution to the wind.

Drive to the “do not enter” location

Next to the Colorado State University Transit Center at the Lory Student Center is an area closed to traffic in both directions. Even though you’re not supposed to walk past the ‘do not enter’ signs, I do it all the time and haven’t been caught yet. If we all do, can they really stop us?

Stay at the behavioral sciences pavilion

In the good old days, the BSB didn’t really close. You could stay in the building until 4 a.m. and no one would stop you. It’s time to bring this tradition back. Better yet, let’s camp outside! What better way to create those sweet college memories than to pitch a tent with the brothers. If they want to complain, just explain to them that this is a social experiment – it is the Behavioral sciences Building, after all.

Call your teacher “mom” or “dad”

It’s an old man but a goodie. Nothing makes a teacher more uncomfortable than questioning power dynamics. Maybe they’ll even feel bad enough for you that you don’t have a strong parenting figure and give you an extension.

Tell her you love her after you have sex. Show emotion. What is there to lose? “

Carry merchandise from the University of Northern Colorado

Representing the Buff country is one thing, but UNC is like the weird middle child, and if you represent them it will leave people confused rather than bitter. Puzzlement is a much bigger moment than resentment.

Vote in the Presidential and Vice Presidential Student Associates at Colorado State University

What are you, some kind of nerd? Last time I checked, no one cares where their tuition fees go, so taking the time to vote will make you stand out from the crowd.

Spend the night in a fraternity house

Generally, I like to use the classic “smash and dash” tactic, but if you’re looking for an original standard to shatter, go beyond your welcome! Make yourself at home; leave your spare toothbrush there to mark your territory. Start asking him when he wants to meet your parents. Tell her you love her after you have sex. Show emotion. What is there to lose?

Drive a Bird scooter inside the LSC

Will you be arrested? No, you’ll be too quick for any cop. Are you going to create a very special lifetime memory? Certainly.

Participate in a sect

Did I say worship? I meant any ceremony in Greek life. Lend allegiance to your siblings by standing in a dark room while being told how to act and what to say.

Hack Canvas’s mainframe and edit your notes

Hey, it’s your tuition you’re spending, so you might as well get your money’s worth. Remember, this is a lawless country and everyone is cheating anyway.

Steal a stress reliever puppy

If they don’t provide legitimately effective mental health resources, the least you can do is bring home a fat little golden retriever to fill the ubiquitous hole in your cold, dead heart.

Become a major in business

Nothing says “I’m a clown” like selling yourself to society. Do your knees hurt from all the time you spend trying to please your daddy Jeff Bezos?

Whichever standard you choose to break, remember that being a rule-breaking thug is a phase we all have to go through, COVID-19 peninsula or not.

The Unprecedented Times reporter Dog Blouch can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @BlouchCat.

When the semester changed online amid the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, instructor Mark Sarvary, Ph.D. ’06, and his teaching team decided to encourage – but not force – them. students turning on their cameras.

It did not turn out as they had hoped.

“Most of our students had their cameras turned off,” said Sarvary, director of the investigative biology teaching labs at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS).

“Students like to see each other when working in groups. And instructors like to see students because it’s a way to gauge whether or not they understand the material, ”Sarvary said. “When we switched to e-learning, that component got lost. We wanted to investigate the reasons for this.

Sarvary and co-instructor Frank Castelli ’05, MA ’14, Ph.D. ’17, a postdoctoral researcher in education from the CALS Active Learning Initiative, interviewed the 312 students in the class at the end of the semester to understand why they weren’t using their cameras – and trying to find ways to reverse that trend.

They found that while some students were concerned about lack of privacy or their home environment, 41% of 276 respondents cited their appearance, and more than half of those who chose “other” as the reason for turning off their device. photo explained that it was the norm. This suggests that explicitly encouraging camera use could boost participation without unwanted effects, the researchers said.

“We felt that it would create an undue burden and add stress in an already stressful time of requiring the cameras to be on, and we found that this could disproportionately affect certain groups of students, such as minorities under -represented, “said Castelli, lead author of” Why Students Don’t Turn On Their Video Cameras During Online Classes And A Fair And Inclusive Plan To Encourage Them To Do So, “ which published Jan. 10 in Ecology and Evolution.

In the survey, Castelli and Sarvary found that among underrepresented minorities, 38% said they were concerned about other people being seen behind them, and 26% were concerned that their physical location is visible; while among unrepresented minorities, 24% worried about the people behind them and 13% about their physical location.

“It’s a more inclusive and fair strategy not to require cameras but rather to encourage them, such as through active learning exercises,” Castelli said. “It needs to be done carefully so that you don’t create an environment in which you make those who don’t have a camera feel left out. But at the same time, if you don’t explicitly ask for the cameras and explain why, it can lead to a social norm where the camera is always off. And it becomes a spiral where everyone keeps it, even though many students want it. “

Establishing the use of the camera as the standard, explaining why cameras improve the classroom, and using active learning and icebreaker techniques, such as starting each class with a show and tell, are techniques that could stimulate participation, the authors suggested in the study.

“Active learning plays an important role in online learning environments,” said Sarvary. “Students may feel more comfortable turning on their cameras in breakout rooms. Survey software or Zoom chats are alternatives that can help the instructor assess student learning, even without seeing nods, smiles, or confused expressions.

The authors also suggested that instructors deal with potential distractions, give breaks to help maintain attention, and quiz their students to learn about other potential barriers to camera use or participation.

Although they have not yet formally studied the effect, instructors from all 24 sections of the lab class all observed improved camera engagement when they used some of these strategies last fall.

“We wanted to develop an engaging and inclusive virtual learning environment, using the best teaching methods,” said Sarvary. “That’s why we wanted to know why students don’t turn on their cameras, rather than just assume or, as some instructors do, force them to turn on their cameras. We wanted to take an educational research approach and determine best practices.

The research was funded by the CALS Active Learning Initiative grant program.