Tips for Helping Your Kids with Online Learning

Many schools are shifting more to online learning. Some schools are requiring their students to learn from home due to the pandemic, while others are simply utilizing more online learning tools to help their students learn in new ways. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to help your children learn online, especially when you probably didn’t do much schoolwork online as a child. We’ve gathered some tips to help you navigate your child’s online learning.

Communicate with your child’s teacher

It’s important to understand the expectations your child’s teacher has for the coursework. Perhaps they don’t intend for their students to spend the entire school day on the computer. Younger children, especially, may need more breaks from technology. Staying in communication with your child’s teacher will help your child stay on schedule with the rest of the class, which is crucial. If your child learns better in a face-to-face setting, your child’s teacher can offer tips and additional material that will allow you to compensate for your child’s teacher not being able to work with them in person.

Help them stay focused

Recess is a crucial part of learning in traditional schools. Make sure your child can be active throughout the day. They’ll be able to focus better on difficult concepts if they aren’t full of energy. It also helps to reduce distractions. Give them a designated place to do their schoolwork that’s free of excessive noise or clutter. Utilize a checklist for all the tasks they need to complete. Make this as detailed as possible. Checking off tasks can be empowering as it helps your child feel like they’re accomplishing something and helps them connect to their own progress. 

Adjust the schedule

Children, just like adults, may be better at focusing during a certain time. This varies from child to child and you may need to adjust your child’s online learning schedule to take advantage of this. Maybe your child is great at grasping new concepts right after breakfast. Alternatively, maybe they need easier tasks earlier in the day and build up to more complex concepts. If your child begins to struggle with a particular concept, it’s ok to take a break from that concept and revisit it when your child is feeling less frustrated. 

Switching from a traditional classroom setting to online learning can be challenging for the student, parent, and teacher. However, working together to ensure that your child gets the best possible education is vitally important to their future success. It may require more planning, communication, and patience than traditional learning, but your child will also gain great experience with adapting and technology. If you need the perfect vehicle to start out the school year, the Heritage Honda Bel Air, Parkville & Westminster sales team is here with all the information you need. Contact us online today or visit our showroom at Heritage Honda Bel Air, Parkville & Westminster.