Distance learning roles

1. Find a good place to learn

It is essential to set up a physical location that’s dedicated to school-focused

activities. Make sure it is quiet, free from distractions and has a good internet
connection. Make sure to monitor your child’s online learning. Keep doors open,
and practice good digital safety. Our learning facilitators, and guidance counsellors
will do the same.

2. Stay in touch

Teachers will mainly be communicating regularly through our virtual tutorial

through the use of online social platforms. Make sure everyone knows how to find
the help they need to be successful. Stay in contact with our learning facilitators,
school leaders and counsellors and we will try to answer your concerns as quick as
possible. If you have concerns, feel free to contact us.

3. Help students in their learning

We don’t expect you to be full-time teachers or to be educational and content matter

experts. What you can do is to give support and encouragement, and expect your
children to do their part. Struggling is normal! Don’t spoon-fed them. Becoming
independent takes lots of practice and dedication.

develop self-management and executive functioning that are essential skills for life.

6. Build an encouraging learning environment

Families despite being busy with work and other stuff need to have peace and quiet time
sometimes to alleviate stress. They might distance themselves from one another
sometimes to avoid distraction while reflecting.

7. Get your child involved in physical activities

It is a great way to prepare not just your mental health but also your physical health by
setting new fitness goals and keeping our feet moving while you are at home. Also, it is a
good time to think about increasing personal responsibility and pitching in more around
the house with chores or other responsibilities.

8. Help with your child’s stress management

With the commotion we are going through that affecting our normal ways of life
especially now that we are facing the COVID 19 Pandemic, many of us are dealing with
great anxiety right now. Emotions may be running high, and children may be worried or
fearful.
In these circumstances, it’s often possible to reframe challenges as opportunities by
spending time together, discovering new ideas and interests, investing energy and
attention in activities that often get pushed aside by everyday tasks and responsibilities.

9. Monitor time on-screen and online

Parents should find a balance between online and close-space offline learning
experiences. 

10. Connect safely with friends, and be kind

Social relationship is also significant in the mental and physical health of your children.
While being away from school you can help them reconnect with their friends,
classmates, or teachers utilizing the use technology. Make sure to guide your child’s
interaction on