Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Май 30, 2022
While
the
negative
impact
of
pandemic
on
students'
mental
health
has
been
studied
around
world,
very
little
is
known
about
faculty
and
staff.
This
research
aims
to
examine
among
Japanese
members
who
taught
online
courses
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
We
recruited
537
university
assessed
their
using
World
Health
Organization-Five
Well-Being
Index
(WHO-5),
both
retrospectively
(during
academic
year
before
onset
pandemic)
also
evaluated
workload
(number
lectures
preparation
time
per
class),
difficulty
in
information
technology
(IT)
for
classes,
satisfaction
with
support
service
education.
As
a
result,
WHO-5
score
was
significantly
lower
than
before,
33.5%
were
recognized
as
being
at
risk
illness
A
binomial
logistic
regression
analysis
revealed
two
significant
factors
illness-faculty
more
when
they
experienced
IT
unsatisfied
administrative
The
deterioration
not
predicted
by
workload,
such
number
time.
These
results
suggest
importance
improving
workplace
services,
especially
support,
prevent
teaching
online.
As
digital
services
increasingly
replace
traditional
analogue
systems,
ensuring
that
older
adults
are
not
left
behind
is
critical
to
fostering
inclusive
access.
This
study
explores
how
educators
support
in
developing
essential
skills,
drawing
insights
from
interviews
with
$34$
Ireland.
These
educators,
both
professional
and
volunteer,
offer
instruction
through
a
range
of
formats,
including
workshops,
remote
calls,
in-person
sessions.
Our
findings
highlight
the
importance
personalized,
step-by-step
guidance
tailored
adults'
learning
needs,
as
well
confidence
hands-on
engagement
technology.
Key
challenges
identified
include
limited
transportation
options,
poor
internet
connectivity,
outdated
devices,
lack
familial
for
learning.
To
address
these
barriers,
we
propose
enhanced
public
funding,
expanded
access
resources,
sustainable
strategies
such
providing
relevant
practical
course
materials.
Additionally,
innovative
tools
like
simulated
online
platforms
practicing
transactions
can
help
reduce
anxiety
enhance
literacy
among
adults.
underscores
vital
role
play
bridging
divide,
creating
more
inclusive,
human-centered
approach
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Май 30, 2022
While
the
negative
impact
of
pandemic
on
students'
mental
health
has
been
studied
around
world,
very
little
is
known
about
faculty
and
staff.
This
research
aims
to
examine
among
Japanese
members
who
taught
online
courses
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
We
recruited
537
university
assessed
their
using
World
Health
Organization-Five
Well-Being
Index
(WHO-5),
both
retrospectively
(during
academic
year
before
onset
pandemic)
also
evaluated
workload
(number
lectures
preparation
time
per
class),
difficulty
in
information
technology
(IT)
for
classes,
satisfaction
with
support
service
education.
As
a
result,
WHO-5
score
was
significantly
lower
than
before,
33.5%
were
recognized
as
being
at
risk
illness
A
binomial
logistic
regression
analysis
revealed
two
significant
factors
illness-faculty
more
when
they
experienced
IT
unsatisfied
administrative
The
deterioration
not
predicted
by
workload,
such
number
time.
These
results
suggest
importance
improving
workplace
services,
especially
support,
prevent
teaching
online.
