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Remote Learning Tips from Current and Former Teachers
Article
Remote Learning Tips from Current and Former Teachers
May 1, 2020
Most schools around the country closed in mid-March with only an indefinite timeline for reopening. Almost all states and the District of Columbia have closed school for the remainder of the academic year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Two months into this new “normal,” many parents will likely have questions about how to support their child(ren)’s learning during this time to ensure that they continue to make academic progress:
- Now that we know we aren’t returning to school this year, how do I motivate my child to focus?
- My child is bored by the work provided from the school. (“We did this yesterday.” or “This is easy. . .”) What should I do?
- My child is confused by the work provided from the school. (“This isn't how we do it at school!” or “I still don’t get it.”) I don’t fully understand the work either or how to explain it, what should I do?
- How can I support my student that has special needs?
- I have younger children in the house. How do I keep them occupied while I work on my own work or while I assist my older children?
- How do I help my child adapt to this new routine?
- How do I motivate my child to do work on days when s/he just doesn’t feel like it?
Winston & Strawn Associates and former teacher, Kevin Zhao, pooled the knowledge of current and former educators to create an invaluable how-to that answers these questions and provides dozens of free, online resources for kids of all ages.
Find the complete, comprehensive guide here.