The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sudden and universal shift towards online learning. This has led to a 'forced readiness' for online education. Although some countries have eased restrictions, online education is becoming the new normal. However, learning or teaching from a distance can negatively affect the social well-being of both teachers…

This is a qualitative study that employed exploratory design to inquire from 15 participants of Central University (Ghana) about their experience with the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. An in-depth interview was conducted, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that participants experienced fear expressed in four key…