In today’s digital reality, where virtual classrooms are increasingly commonplace, it’s essential to know how to make online education as impactful as traditional face-to-face learning. A recent study conducted at Cluster of Excellence Science of Intelligence in Berlin and published in Scientific Reports by Jonas Frenkel, Anke Cajar, Ralf Engbert and Rebecca Lazarides, reveals how the subtle art of nonverbal communication can significantly enhance the online learning experience and potentially improve human-robot interactions.