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Some of the skills that got affected by the pandemic include time management (which is one of the major issues among students during COVID-19), problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Before COVID-19, communication could be made easier through direct contact; Online learning changes this situation. Thus, teachers should prepare accordingly and understand that it is difficult for the students, and they need support in this. Virtually all students are currently deprived of face-to-face instruction due to COVID-19. Thus many teachers share a common concern: When the pandemic subsides, students will return to low-achieving universities. The current campus closures have added to the time most students already spend at home during the summer months without explicit instruction from teachers. Students are facing self-isolation, worry about the deadly virus, and uncertainty about the future. In many ways, the current situation is unprecedented for most people alive today.

New Skills for Youth to Succeed in Post - COVID

Governments and businesses are now increasing their investment in digital skills development to ensure students can take advantage of online education and employment opportunities. To address the disproportionately negative effects of the global health crisis on students, governments, and the international community, there is an urgent need to organize a large-scale response with a special focus on vulnerable youth groups in developing countries.It is important to highlight the role of digital technologies in mitigating the effects of the crisis on youth. Digital platforms are enabling students to learn online and these remote opportunities are especially beneficial for vulnerable youth who have been hit hard by the crisis.