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In a study conducted with 5,000 people in the US, staggering 26% of the people reported symptoms of trauma or stress-related disorders, and 30% reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 11% reported that they even considered even suicide during the prior days of the pandemic.
Over the last 2 years, it seems that digital tools have grown more important than real-life social interactions. Social distancing has also led to increased social anxiety: more and more people have difficulties being exposed to others for a longer time, while others find it difficult to be alone with themselves.
In this environment, how can we find ‘ourselves’ again, as teachers and students? How can teachers continue to support students in their journey to become independent and confident learners – whilst ensuring their own sanity?
Introduction [0:00-02:42]
The impact of the ad hoc digitization of learning environment on mental health
Section 1 [02:42-11:30]
The impact of the ad hoc digitization of learning environment on mental health
Section 2 [11:3-15:57]
Ways to cope with the increased mental challenges and the increase of cheating attempts
Section 3 [15:58-24:47]
New challenges to mental health even after returning to the traditional classroom
Section 4 [24:48-36:11]
The psychology of cheating from both students’ and educators’ perspective
Section 5 [36:12-42:16]
Recipes to establish a culture for more self-confidence and trust in our own abilities
Q&A [42:17-53:33]
How to keep up with the changing times and digital tools, positive effects of the changes, and advice for parents
Dr Zeenath Reza Khan is the Founding President and Board Member of the Centre for Academic Integrity in the UAE, and the Assistant Professor of Cyber Ethics at Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
Joslin Gracias works as a student counsellor at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. Post her master’s in clinical psychology, she has been working in the field of mental health for the last 10 years.
Tisha is a Computer Science student at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. She is currently in her sophomore year and is a member of the Student Board at the Centre for Academic Integrity in UAE.
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