In difficult situations, I tend to get stressed and am unable to complete work

The data revealed that postsecondary students who feel like they belong, and have a sense of mattering, are better able to adapt to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adaptability as defined by the study is the capability of being able to adjust effectively to novel, uncertain and potentially threatening circumstances.

Flett says some of the things educators can do are:

• express a belief in students and encourage them with “you know you can do this” statements;
• acknowledge students are going through a challenging time
• find ways to help students feel connected; and
• listen to students and provide opportunities for them to have a say in what’s going on in the class with the learning experience.