Let’s talk about webcams, and a pedagogy of kindness

With the move to online and blended learning, there has been much focus amongst educators on webcam use in classes. Mandatory policies privileging of webcams as preferred form engagement disregard COVID-19 context – which students have had limited choice about learning or modes significantly undermine trust. This piece argues for adoption a pedagogy kindness, through teaching practices that are sensitive material experience diverse groups students, considers some complex reasons why insisting may exacerbate inequalities.