The new normal? Reflex of the pandemic in the academic life

Abstract

In the Brazilian academic environment, different actions are taken to face the pandemic moment. The present study had as general objective to know reflexes of the pandemic on the emotions and study routine of the academics from the Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso -UNEMAT. To this end, the following specific objectives were established: a) to raise the main emotions triggered in this pandemic period; b) to describe the challenges and potentials found by the students concerning teaching and learning; c) to present the actions taken by the university in teaching and supporting students. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to generate data, through bibliographic research; documental research and field research with online form answered by 492 UNEMAT academics, campus Nova Xavantina-MT. The results show feelings of anxiety and demotivation, they also expose an opening for the insertion of new forms of teaching and learning, such as the insertion of information and communication technologies, for example. It is also noted that the university's effort in search of ways to minimize academic losses, however, it is not possible to measure the real results of these efforts yet, even so, discussions are woven in this sense.