The appeal of "study with me"

On YouTube, it's not hard to find millions of videos ranging from 1 to 12 hours long, showing people studying. While they may seem boring at first, many of these videos have millions of views.

"Study with me" is increasingly popular as the new school year or exam season approaches. This trend is said to have originated in South Korea under the name "gongbang" (a combination of "gongbu" - to study and "bangsong" - to broadcast). The videos provide the same sense of companionship and motivation as studying with friends or at the library, but in the comfort of your own home.

“Study with me” urges young people to voluntarily sit at their desks at a certain time every day and focus on studying until the end of the video.

There are 2 types of videos: livestream the entire learning process with natural sounds or pre-record and insert ambient lofi music, white noise... YouTubers invest in images, classroom decoration, LED lights... to attract viewers, helping to spread a tidy lifestyle.

Most "study with me" videos divide study and rest time using the Pomodoro method (usually 5/25 or 10/50) with an on-screen timer to keep track. Every 25 or 50 minutes of study will be followed by a 5 or 10 minute break, which helps learners concentrate while ensuring their brains get a rest. Young people should choose videos with a duration appropriate to their physical condition to avoid exhaustion and fatigue.

“Study with me” is becoming more and more popular. Learners can not only follow along but also create their own videos.

Article and photos: Kang Hoon

Source: https://nld.com.vn/giao-duc-khoa-hoc/suc-hut-cua-study-with-me-20230819194359158.htm