Though the unlock has started. There is still uncertainty about school openings. Though schooling from home, you through online learning classes in the running without pause.
As the teacher is under immense pressure to complete the whole year syllabus in a short duration, so does students and parents.
No-one has a choice here, at least you have access to online classes. Some don’t even have that privilege.
Since schools are closed, online learning classes are happening via the digital medium. Children will get used to change in education patterns gradually.
However, teachers are creating online classrooms and activities. But parental guidance is needed in completing these tasks.
Parents are mentoring children in online learning with the best available resources.
But sometimes they reach a block to maintain high levels of engagement and need a breakthrough.
Here engagement is referred to as quality learning time spend. Both parents and children can quickly become anxious, stressed, and frustrated.
15 Tips for parents to help children in online learning
According to experts though it’s a stressful time, it’s essential to help children with a structure and routine. Create a sound plan, and do not panic.
Here are a few tips for parents to help children in online learning.
1. Patience is the key
The time to understand anything varies from person to person. Hence understanding the concept differs from children to children.
Likewise, parents play a crucial role in mentoring if kids got stuck in concept clarity.
Furthermore, It will come with patience and motivation. Especially by encouraging them to focus on the fundamental concepts.
2. Limit Screen Time
Children use the phone to play games or watching their cartoons. It will take away their playing time, and they gradually lose interest in online classes.
Here you should limit the screen time until their schoolwork is finish. You can encourage playful activities during this period.
3. Choose a Separate learning space:
A specific learning space without any distractions will help children to concentrate where there are no distractions of TV, Games, family members. They perform their best in a quiet and comfortable space.
4. Make the Experience engaging:
Maintaining the same level of engagement is the most challenging task. Continuous classes can lead to monotony and boredom.
Hence, parents should introduce videos, illustrations related to different topics. It will make the concept more engaging and easy to understand.
5. Plan small breaks:
Plan short breaks in between 2-3 classes like the recess time of school. Such as encourage them to move around.
Also stretches and relaxes their body. Furthermore, offer them snacks and drinks. This way, they will not be sedentary during classes.
6. Allow Friends Interactions:
Give them space to interact with their school friends via video calls so that they get moral support.
It will help them to understand that everyone is going through the same phase and its new normal.
7. Limit Distractions:
Distractions like mobile phones, games, television should be shut down in this period. Such as limit its usage for them as well for yourself.
8. Connect with other parents:
Keeping in touch with other parents either from family or your children’s classmates. It will give you a better understanding by sharing your experience.
You can discuss the school activities, and help you out in finding the effective ways of learning.
9. Make sure kids have all the essentials materials necessary to complete all assignments. In particular stationery items, laptops or cellphones, internet connection, etc.
10. Make sure all homework and activities finish on time. Don’t delay or negotiate with children in this way. They’ll distract from learning.
11. Follow the healthy lifestyle schedule.
Though children are at home all the time, that doesn’t mean ignoring the discipline.
Plan proper schedule is it eating, learning, playing, or sleeping time. Create goals, tasks, and deadlines for them.
Otherwise, you will find it hard to get back to regular school life.
12. It’s not a vacation
It’s important to remind children of the value of education. Although schools are closed and online classes are still going on. Don’t take this period as vacations.
13. Add fun time during the day
Don’t overburden them with school work all the time. Especially add fun playing activities that will refreshen their mind.
14. Provide positive feedback
Positive feedback boosts their confidence, motive, and encourages them. Therefore, don’t forget to pat back or positive remarks on their home copies.
15. The right homeschooling resources will save your time and help in online learning.
Parent’s contribution to children learning journey will surely boost their confidence and give them beautiful memories to cherish.
Disclosure: The views expressed in the blog content are independent and unbiased views of solely the blogger. DISCLAIMER: The content in this post is purely meant for educational purpose only and not to be substituted for professional medical advice. One should consult the expert for any related information. Refrences: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK402020/ https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/structure/building.html
These are really very helpful tips you shared I am sure parents will love these tips.
Learning online is now became common for students. eLearning has become a better way to learn. Great tips.
You have put it well.. “It’s not a vacation”. All of us have the tendency to make sitting at home a relaxed phase. But this pandemic is changing us into more disciplined beings. Some really sensible tips in this post.
All are very useful tips especially 2, 4,5 and 6. These will help the parents a lot.
Now that online learning for kids is here to stay, it is neccessary that parents are aware of how to adapt to this and be abble to guide their children to maximize their learning. You have made some excellent suggestions in this regard.
I think during this pandemic situation online learning has become the important factor in making our kids learn but at the same time we have to think about the screen time as well. Good to know that bloggers are writing such blogs to make parents aware.
Online classes are new for many teachers and students… It is very important to help kids through it.. All your points are good… Will share this with my aunt!
These are the best tips ever. Patience is the key . And screentime reduction, time schedule are the other two points to look after .
Kids have already settled in online classes but being a parent it’s our responsibility to make it more easier for them. These are some amazing tips, glad to hear that.
Now everything became online and we all have started home schooling for our kids. This is situation this post is going to be very much helpful for all parents to help kids Learn things online.