Online learning has been a significant change for students to make during the recent pandemic. Staying motivated and navigating the classes can definitely be challenging. However, there are some tips you can follow to make things easier for your child/children.
Below we are going to discuss some different ways that you can encourage them to embrace online learning.
Sound interesting? Then keep on reading.
Set up a productive space
In order to be productive, your children need an appropriate workspace. This should be tidy, quiet, and have enough room for all the necessary supplies. You also want to be able to keep an eye on them (to make sure they are actually doing their work).
If you don’t have a spot free from distractions, these classroom privacy shields are a great choice and will help keep their minds focused.
Establish a routine
Just like regular school, online learning still requires a routine. However, you can be a little bit more flexible. Shift hours around until you find a time that works for the both of you. Just make sure your children know that they aren’t able to go and “play” until they have finished all of the allocated work. Rules and boundaries are still important, even though they are at home.
Praise and acknowledge effort
Adjusting to a completely different learning environment is challenging, so when you see your child doing well, make sure to reward them for it. Acknowledge their efforts and praise them when they learn something new. It can even be wise to set up a reward system to help keep them motivated. You can do this using a fun reward app or with something as simple as stickers on a chart.
Offer assistance and support
Even if you are busy with your own work, it’s important to remember to provide help to your child when they need it. There will be times when they may not understand something or have trouble with the computer/online learning system.
It can also be a good idea to set up some different educational activities that relate to what they are learning. This way, they are still getting that “hands-on” approach. Arts and crafts are a great way to do this.
Be a role model
It’s going to be hard for your children to concentrate if you are watching television right in front of them. Remember to be a role model to help show the importance of hard work and dedication. This doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy some time to yourself. You just need to be mindful about whether or not they are watching.
Encourage movement
Finally, the last tip to follow when encouraging your children to embrace online learning is to promote movement as well. Staying seated for an extended period of time is challenging for anyone, let alone your children. Allow them to participate in exercise and provide them with activities to get them up and moving. These fun exercise ideas for kids are a great place to get started.
