Most discussions about the drawbacks of online education focus on the negative effects it has on learning. Less obvious—but also quite important—is how remote instruction can affect the teacher's use of humor.
Education
Feb 5, 2021
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In the early decades of televised news, Americans turned to the stern faces of newsmen like Walter Cronkite, Tom Brokaw, and Dan Rather as trusted sources for news of the important events in America and around the world, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 7, 2021
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Political candidates' use of humor on social media could sometimes backfire on them with potential supporters, new research suggests.
Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2020
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Ask any smart virtual assistant to tell you a joke and the response is, well, lackluster. A flat, robotic voice drones out some simplistic humor. No laughter, no tone and no concern if you are even listening.
Computer Sciences
Feb 26, 2019
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You might expect that a boss who cracks jokes is healthy for the workplace, while a boss who blows his or her stack isn't. As it turns out, the opposite might be true—depending on the circumstances.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2018
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Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 789. Whether this pun makes you giggle or groan in pain, your reaction is a consequence of the ambiguity of the joke. Thus far, models have not been able to fully account for the complexity ...
Quantum Physics
Mar 17, 2017
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Advertisers often use humor to grab customers' attention, but they should do so with caution, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Marketing Behavior.
Economics & Business
Dec 1, 2016
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After "attractive," few compliments are more universally welcomed than "funny." But being deemed hilarious or witty is more than just a personality trait that can win you more friends. If used successfully, humor also can ...
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2016
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Past research as well as conventional wisdom about the use of humor by leaders suggests that positive humor should result in happier subordinates who are satisfied with their jobs. Conventional wisdom also suggests that leaders ...
Social Sciences
Oct 5, 2015
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Current Biology celebrates its 25th birthday with a special issue on January 5, 2015 on the biology of fun (and the fun of biology). In a collection of essays and review articles, the journal presents what we know about playfulness ...
Other
Jan 5, 2015
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