Tips for Learning from Home
Tips from the Counselor
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5 Tips for Learning at Home
Julie M Sullenszino, Counselor shares 5 Tips for Learning at Home
Ask for Help – you don’t have to do it all yourself
- *Teachers – that is what they are here for—let them know
- *Family – grandparents, neighbors, older siblings
Set Up Your Space
- *Limit Distractions – Sitting up, Only Materials Needed
- *Quiet Space for Learning – Pets away, Talking in other rooms
Make a Schedule
- *Your Work – Help kids understand when you need to work
- *Sharing the Computer – So everyone can get their learning time
Be Present for Learning
- *Be Near – Don’t babysit but notice when they are off track
Take Care of You
- *You can’t take care of others until you take care of yourself
5 Tips for Going to School Online
What’s the same and what’s different about learning at home
School is in EVERYDAY
- *What’s the Same – Mon- Friday; 8-3
- *What’s Different – You won’t do work everyday, you work at your own pace each week
Teachers are available to help
- *What’s the Same – they work 8-3; you can get individual attention
- *What’s Different – they usually respond within 2 hours so make sure you check back; they may reach out at different time if they are available
They need to see your brain
- *What’s the Same – assignments are due; you be asked to work to your ability; you may need to make corrections
- *What’s Different – assignments may be different from when you were in class; you can work at your own pace and choose which activity you do first or next
You are responsible for your learning
- *What’s the Same – You will turn in assignments; you will learn new things if you try them
- *What’s Different – You have to log in and keep track of assignments; you will have to be more independent; your teachers and folks won’t be able to be with you every time you need to learn
You are part of the learning community
- *What’s the Same – Learning is better with everyone’s voice and brain; so participate and engage; kindness and safety are still needed for a good learning community
- *What’s Different – Being off task is more noticeable to others; your words and actions can help or hurt others; you may have to adjust to being on camera and speaking online