COVID-19’s Impact on Higher Education: A Rapid Review of Early Reactive Literature

This rapid systematic review aims to examine emerging evidence on the effects of COVID-19 educational institutions and assess prevalence e-learning changes in sector. paper reviews literature learning, teaching, assessment approaches adopted since outbreak, assesses impact sector, staff, students, summarizing findings from peer-reviewed articles. It categorizes these into five key themes: (1) digital (2) challenges, (3) transition emergency virtual (EVA), (4) psychological COVID-19, (5) creating collaborative cultures. represents first COVID-19’s education, clarifying current themes being investigated. The author suggests that term ‘emergency assessment’ (EVA) is now added for future research discussion. Finally, identifies gaps, including researching lesser developed countries, transition, important role leadership styles during handling pandemic.