{"id":12175,"date":"2020-04-02T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/languageworkshopforchildren.com\/?p=12175"},"modified":"2020-04-20T13:31:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T17:31:36","slug":"getting-the-most-out-of-virtual-learning-sessions-a-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/languageworkshopforchildren.com\/getting-the-most-out-of-virtual-learning-sessions-a-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting the Most out of Virtual Learning Sessions: A Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

As an increasing number of schools announce their plans to remain closed for the duration of the school year, we are witnessing an unprecedented shift from in-person to virtual learning<\/a>. Over 100,000 public and private schools have closed and 55 million students have been affected.<\/p>\n

Obviously, teachers across the country recognize that (whether in-person or online), the burden of teaching falls on them and are doing backflips to ensure parents and students have the lesson plans, resources, and support they need to ride this out. Teachers are truly the MVPs here. Still, many parents are still struggling to figure out how to get the most out of virtual learning \u2013 especially those with children in younger grades.<\/p>\n

With a little trial and error, a great deal of patience, and an extra dose of planning; you can nail this! Here are some tips.<\/p>\n

Embrace a Digital Quarantine <\/strong><\/p>\n

While fancy sounding, this basically means nothing more than establishing a schedule when it comes to screen time. With lessons and activities now being conducted on a tablet or laptop, the line between screen time and academic time can easily become blurred \u2013 especially for younger kids who aren\u2019t used to using their devices for school. The easiest way to mitigate this is to create a screen time routine and limit non-educational screen time to times that do not interfere with academics.<\/p>\n

Nix Distractions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The easiest way to ensure your child gets the most out of this new normal is to create remote learning opportunities<\/a> that are free from distraction. For NYC parents operating with less square footage than they would like, this can be a challenge. Sometimes, the reality of the situation is simply that there isn\u2019t room for your child to have his or her own, distinct learning space. Don\u2019t stress! Even if your child\u2019s learning space is the middle of the kitchen, you can nix distractions with headphones. This way you\u2019re sure your child isn\u2019t struggling to tune out the noises of the house while focusing on the lesson at hand.<\/p>\n

Keep Snack and Movement Opportunities at the Ready<\/strong><\/p>\n

Save everyone the headache of trying to compel kids to learn when they need a break or a snack by offering healthy snacks at regular intervals and finding fun ways to get their bodies moving during lessons. Need ideas? Try a fun scavenger hunt (you can adapt the theme to fit almost any lesson), spend some time doing dramatic play, try some yoga\u2026 anything that gets\u00a0 them up and offers a \u201cbrain break.\u201d<\/p>\n

Video Chat with Abandon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Socialization is one of the most overlooked benefits of schooling. Making friendships, navigating disagreements, sharing life\u2019s ups and downs\u2026 these are key elements in your child\u2019s days at school. And, likely, are what your child is missing the most as these \u201cshelter in place\u201d days turn into months. Create a zoom meeting for your child and his closest friends. Suggest your older kids do a Facebook \u201cWatch Party\u201d for their favorite shows. Offer to facetime with friends and read a story to the entire crerw. While not the same as seeing their friends in person, kids will love the chance to connect socially on any level.<\/p>\n

HAVE FUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, your child\u2019s academics are important. Yes, they should participate in and focus on their lessons. Yes, it is your job to ensure learning takes place. But, let\u2019s remember they\u2019re children and fun is a hugely important part of their day. Imagine your kids 10 years from now, how will they remember this time? Chances are they won\u2019t remember the specifics of the lessons they learned. What they\u2019re remembering is the time they had at home with you. Make it as fun as possible. It\u2019s good for you too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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