Tips To Prepare Your Kids For Online Classes

Tips To Prepare Your Kids For Online Classes

The numbers of Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the country, many schools have resorted to e-learning or online classes to start the new academic year. All across the country, students are now completing their classes via online learning resources. The shift, however, has been difficult for teachers, students and even parents.

Moreover, sometimes technological shortcomings of the platform or the internet speeds hinders a smooth learning process. It is only with the co-operation of the teachers, parents and students that online learning can be made a success. Here are a few tips for parents to smoothen the process of online learning for their children.

Make a learning space

It is important to have a dedicated learning space for students. A comfortable space helps to stay motivated, increase focus and nurtures creativity. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an exclusive room but you can get creative and make your own fun little space, this is especially for those who stay in smaller apartments with space constraints. This way they will strictly be devoted to learning. Make sure the designated space is different from where they play. If you have a bigger apartment, you can always experiment with the interiors of your child’s room such as the choice of the wall and furniture colours.

Give them breaks

Routines are most important even when your child is being schooled from home. It is a good idea to replicate the same routine they follow at school. Set up alarms that mark the end of a class and give them a break or recess the same time they would get at school. This will help to keep them on schedule. Also, encourage them to stretch their legs every now and then. Limit distractions It is important to keep your child’s attention focused on their classes. Limit their use of devices as much as you can or until they complete all their schoolwork. Make them take designated breaks where they may be allowed to use their devices for some time.

Make a schedule

No doubt, this pandemic has brought families closer, but it is also the first time that parents and children are working and schooling together. In such a scenario, having a schedule is important. To begin with, prepare your child to follow the same routine that he/she maintained otherwise on regular school days, especially sleep and eating schedule. This will allow them to have a set timetable for all their activities

Regular exercise is a must

Sitting in front of the computer can be tiring to the eyes, mind and body. Encourage your kids to be physically active and indulge them in some easy workouts to do at home. Exercise reduces stress and keeps the mind fresh and active. You can even give them company and do some sit-ups, burpees, squats or jumping jack. It is always fun to exercise in a group.

Teach basics:

Teach your child basic video call etiquettes to be followed during an online class. Educate your child to face the camera and avoid distraction while it is on, to use the chatbox wisely and type only what is required of them, teach them to mute the video when the teacher or any other student is talking, to raise their virtual hand in case they have a query and to being polite and respectful during a class hour, are just some of the camera etiquette the child should know.