Beyond "What did you do at school today?"
Beyond "What did you do at school today?"
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Talking to Your Student about School
Talking about Hybrid or Online Learning is not as simple as opening up a backpack and going through your student's binder, but the right questions will help you understand what your student is learning and how they might need help.
The best way for you to find out about how school is going is for your student to show you. Sit down beside them at their computer or device and get them to explain it to you. While some of our platforms allow for parents to be part of online classrooms as “guests,” engaging with your students directly is the best way to learn about their day. If you have any questions, reach out to your student’s teachers or guidance counsellors. Here are some questions to ask your student to get you started.
Talking to Your Student about a Course
Talking to Your Student about a Course
"Can you show me what you are working on?" Go ahead! Sit beside them on their device and actually look at the files!
"When I was in school I learned like ________________. Can you show me how you're learning it? I am curious." Show them that you understand that learning looks different today, but you are interested.
"Where do you go on this website to see what assignments you still have to complete? Where can you go to see what you have finished?" Have them open up their Google Classroom or Brightspace account and show you. We have video for that!
"Can you show me where to find your most recent lesson?" Ask them to summarize what the lesson is all about! If they can't find the lesson, use our videos.
"How much of today's learning was synchronous? Can you show me what you learned during your independent work time?" The schedule can be challenging. Here are some resources to help you know what class to attend each day.
Talking to Your Student about Beginning a Project or Assignment
Talking to Your Student about Beginning a Project or Assignment
What are the steps you are going to take to complete this project? What needs to be done first?
How long should this assignment take? When are you planning to work on it? What will you have time for in class? What might you need to complete on your own?
What problems or challenges might you run into? Do you know who you can ask for help?
What is something that you can do right now to get started on this project?
Talking to Your Student when They are Confused
Talking to Your Student when They are Confused
Can you find the instructions and explain them to me?
Can you show me the lesson/slide where your teacher explains this?
When do you next have a Continuous Learning Period so you can ask for extra help?
Have you emailed your teacher or a friend in the class?
Is there a way to keep going and come back to the part you are confused about later?
Talking to Your Student when They are Ready to Submit Work
Talking to Your Student when They are Ready to Submit Work
How do you know you’ve done everything you’re supposed to?
Is there a way for you to check your answer?
How are you being marked? Can you show me the rubric or success criteria?
How do you know that your file is attached? Can you show me where you’ve submitted it?
Talking to Your Student when They Receive Grades or Feedback
Talking to Your Student when They Receive Grades or Feedback
How can you use this feedback for your next project?
What part of the process would you change next time?
Are there any skills you need to go back and practice to make sure you have a strong foundation?
What are you proud of?
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