Considerations for Remote Learning

• Clarify expectations with your child for online learning. (students should complete all school work each day and be available to meet with teachers during school hours, if a meeting is scheduled).

• Setup a specific place where your student(s) can work during the day. This area should have a table/desk, chair, and ample lighting. Sometimes a kitchen table makes a good place to work if a desk/office area is not available. Headphones can help reduce surrounding noise if a quiet place is not available.

• Encourage students to set a schedule for completing school work.  This schedule should include set times for “screen breaks” and lunch each day.  

• Students should be encouraged to spend at least one hour each day completing some kind of physical activity.  This can be as simple as having six, ten-minute breaks scheduled during the day for stretching and taking a walk around the house.

• Discuss appropriate use of the camera in a meet.  If your student is working in an area with other people, It is best to make sure the camera is pointing toward a wall to prevent others from inadvertently walking into camera view.

• Discuss appropriate use of the microphone in a meet. We recommend students remain muted during a meet unless they are asked to respond or they have input to give. Being unmuted can cause a lot of background noise to be heard by others on the call.

• Have your student(s) review the digital citizenship information on this page and have them complete the "INTERLAND" activity to learn more about online safety.