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Being a Virtual Arkansas Student

What are the ingredients of success for a Virtual Arkansas student? Taking an online course is just as challenging and engaging as any other type of learning. Consider the tips below for getting the most from your courses.

Participate

Participation in an online course is just as important as it would be in a traditional class. The only difference is the way you participate. To participate well, do the following:

• Check and respond to your Power Panel messages daily.

• Log into your course daily.

• Read and follow the announcements in your course.

• Attend live Zoom sessions with your teacher.

• Read and interact with all course content, including all readings and videos.

Prepare

Preparation will help you feel less stressed about your course. Integrate the following habits:

• Keep notes on your course lessons.

• Study for tests.

• Complete assignments well before the due date.

• Print and check off the pacing guide to plan and stay on track.

Persist

Sometimes you may face a difficulty or hurdle. Maybe it’s the technology that isn’t working quite right, or maybe you just don’t understand a learning concept in your course. The biggest difference can be made by you persisting. It means to keep trying. Don’t give up because of difficulty or failure. The solution is out there.

Parent Resources

Being a Virtual Arkansas Parent

How can you help your student succeed in an online course? Virtual Arkansas recognizes that parents are a critical part of the equation for student learning and growth. Below are some tips to help you help your student.

Monitor

Parents have the ability to monitor student success in a virtual course just like any other learning setting. Here are some ways to monitor:

• Contact the student’s school facilitator. This person is a local district employee that supports and monitors students using the technology.

• Provide your updated email and phone number to the school and request that they update it in the Virtual Arkansas Power Panel.

• Ask your student to log in from home to share grades and progress with you.

• Contact the Virtual Arkansas instructor for your student’s course. This person is a licensed Arkansas teacher that provides lessons and support through the course and Zoom.

Motivate

Parents often know how to motivate their students more than anyone else. Help your student to grow in these areas:

• Responding to challenges

• Monitoring their own learning

• Enjoying new ideas

• Using technology to grow

Model

Share your experiences with learning in every day life. Demonstrate how you would like for your student to be a growing learner.

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