Parents
While technology can never replace great teachers and the classroom experience, it can allow for learning to extend beyond the walls of the classroom. The goal of providing Remote Learning in the Pelham School District is to allow students to continue to have access to learning opportunities during a necessary school closure. We want students to be able to continue their learning at home with support and instruction from their teachers.
Learning Guidance and Support for Parents and Caregivers
Create a Learning Schedule and Space
Sustained periods of virtual education are successful when students have a routine to follow and a space in which to work and learn. As you consider how to support your child's online learning, be clear about the time of day any online video sessions will be held as well as the extent of the assignments your student will be asked to complete. If you're not sure, ask your child's teacher(s). Once you have an idea about daily time commitments, plan a schedule for your child to follow. Stick to as predictable a daily routine as possible. Don't forget to include times for breaks and lunch. In addition developing a daily learning schedule, it is important to identify an at-home learning space. Ideally, this space should have:
A computer, iPad, Chromebook or other device
Good lighting
Ready access to learning materials and tools
A dedicated learning space for virtual learning should ideally be located in a shared area of your home such as at the kitchen table, a large kitchen counter, or a desk in a living room or family room. When your student's learning space is separate from their bedroom and distanced from the television, it sets the expectation and tone that the space is for work and not play. Additionally, an online learning space in a shared area allows parents and guardians to readily support learning while also monitoring online activity.
Provide Learning Materials and Tools
Nothing disrupts a person's ability to do planned tasks than having to stop and find the materials and tools that are needed for the task. Remote learning experiences don't just require a device. Students who are learning remotely should also have the following materials and tools available to them:
Paper, pencils, and pens
Calculator, ruler, compass, or other items to support math
Textbooks, trade books, composition notebooks, and other necessary curriculum resources provided by your student's teacher
Chromebook
