5 ways to help your child adjust to virtual school
5 ways to help your child adjust to virtual school
With social distancing expected to become mandatory in 2021 (and beyond), measures to isolate people are not going away anytime soon. This includes a virtual school.
Virtual learning has become a popular form of learning alongside distance learning. This often involves children sitting in front of a computer and using video chat software like Zoom while someone teaches a class from their home.
Although this is an innovative solution for distance learning, some children may find it difficult to adapt to this new lifestyle. If your child has problems, you can help them as follows.
1. Keep them in a routine
Now they can be a little more flexible with their schedule. Some teachers will record the lessons and the kids will watch them and do their homework instead of teaching them live.
In this case, it is important to give the child a familiar process.
Do not play video games or watch television during normal school hours, but start classes at 8:00 p.m.! Keeping them in a routine will help them adjust.
2. Hire a virtual tutor
As if they were dealing with school in real life, a tutor can be a great resource. More and more tutors work virtually and cover a wide range of subjects, ages and levels.
No matter how difficult your child is, there is likely a teacher who can help you.
3. Help them plan time with friends
Children also need a good work-life balance. If they spend most of their time in a virtual learning school and the rest of their time alone, they will have a hard time adjusting.
Help them plan time with friends.While it’s not safe to be with them in person, showing them how to use social time software and online learning can be a huge benefit.
Your child can video chat with their friends and even play games during break time.
4. Create a noise-free zone
If you have a corner at home that you can reserve for them when they use online learning platforms, that’s ideal. This should be their “distraction-free” zone, a place they go to study and leave when they’re done with school for the day.
This ensures that the lines between school and entertainment are not blurred and that they can relax outside of this area.
5. Encourage them to voice their concerns about the virtual school
The child should always be encouraged to share his concerns and explain what he is struggling with. Don’t turn them off or growl at them when you’re stressed – listen to them and see if you can work out a solution together.
At least it suits you both!
You can do it!
Above all, support your child! Let them know they can do it and trust yourself as you help them adjust. A virtual school will always seem strange at first, but with the right tools and support, your education won’t be compromised.
