Posted at April 26, 2020
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DISTANCE LEARNING – 10 Helpful Tips to Keep Your Kids Motivated – During COVID-19

DISTANCE LEARNING – 10 Helpful Tips to Keep Your Kids Motivated To Learn At Home  – During COVID-19

  1. Keep a routine.
  2. Make goals and expectations crystal clear. (Students should know exactly what tasks they need to complete).
  3. Keep simple, clear directions. Try not to use too many different apps or platforms.
  4. Connect new content to old content and give examples.
  5. Limit the amount of new information in one session.
  6. Rather than 45-60 min. online class, provide segments of 15 – 20 min. (Especially with new content and younger students. Psychologists call this the “Spacing Effect”, or distributed practice, which boosts learning).
  7. Make learning as interactive as possible. (Brief quizzes that give immediate results).
  8. Check students’ completion of assignments, periodically.
  9. Communicate with teachers via email and Zoom.
  10. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
  11. Don’t forget to exercise daily.

 

 

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