Tips to Help Your Child With Online Learning
The outbreak of Coronavirus in 2020 came about unexpectedly, greatly affecting the day-to-day activities of many people worldwide. Industries were affected, and a lot of jobs have been done remotely ever since. One of the sectors that were affected by the pandemic was the academic sector. Online learning has become the primary method of learning, with most students taking classes from home. This form of learning requires a lot of work on the part of the parents. Below are tips to help your child with online learning.
- Make A Schedule: The trick is to maintain regularity, to ensure that your child is prompt and dedicated; this is why you need to make a schedule and follow it religiously. This schedule replaces school bells and helps to keep your child focused during “school hours” at home. Here are things to consider when making a schedule, the level of your child, adequate breaks as well as adult supervision. Attaching rewards such as television time to schedules, make them more effective.
- Set Up A Learning Space: It is important to set up a learning space for your child, as this helps them follow a routine. This learning space should be utilized for classes as well as homework. A quiet and clutter-free area makes the best learning space for any child. This is because noise can be distracting, while clutter makes it harder for them to focus. A home office is a good choice of space for online learning. In the absence of a home office, the kitchen table can be of great use.
- Reduce Distraction: Distraction is one of the biggest hurdles that come with online learning, and you must help your child overcome it. Distractions in the home include computer games, toys, television, social media, and even pets. Find a way to limit your child’s access to these distractions during school hours. Please turn off the television and video games when they are doing schoolwork. Put the pets in another room until your child is done with work. Also, block social media on their devices while they take online classes.
- Exercise: Exercise is essential to cognitive processes, which is why you must ensure that your child engages in physical activities while learning from home. This replaces the physical education activities that they engage in, in a conventional school setting. Getting the heart rate up helps them think better and tackle problems. Find family-friendly workouts that your kids can engage in during the day.
- Accessibility Features: Technology exists to make our lives easier, so it is best to utilize accessibility features in your child’s online learning. Help them set up assistive technology such as text-to-speech and speech-to-text features. Playback speed on videos will also help them when watching tutorial videos. You should also be on hand to assist them with their devices.
You should also reach to your child’s teacher to know how your child is faring. You can also contact an early learning centre to give you all the help you need.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
