Whether the idea to go virtual was yours or a decision your child’s school made, it can be challenging. There are several adjustments that need to be made. The following are some things that you can do to ensure that your child’s transition to virtual learning is successful.

Eliminate Distractions

Your child needs a place to study and complete his school work that is free of distractions. The temptation to use electronics can be hard to resist, so try to find a place that you can designate for school work only. This should not be in front of the television, in his bedroom, or close to his favorite game.

Follow a Set Schedule

Have a set schedule that your child can follow. This means that there should be a set time for school work and a set time for other activities like lunch and breaks. You should try to stick as close to your child’s regular school schedule as possible. This will help to minimize anxiety and create a sense of normalcy.

Use Visual Reminders

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Visual reminders can be used to help your child keep up with his schedule and any other important assignments. You can use something as simple as a calendar posted on the refrigerator door. You might even want to place assignments on the calendar on your cell phone. You can program your phone to send out a notification when an assignment is due.

Stay on Top of Deadlines

Deadlines can creep up on you. It is often hard to stick to deadlines, and it can be even harder to keep up with them during virtual classes. So, encourage your child not to procrastinate. To ensure academic success, have your child start on his assignments as soon as possible.

Treat it Like School

Just because your child is at home, it doesn’t mean that he should lounge around in his pajamas all day. Make sure that your child gets up and gets dressed for school. Even if he isn’t in regular school attire, he should be dressed decently. This will help to remind your child that he is actually in class even though the location has changed.

Stay in Contact

Despite the fact that your child may not be attending school in person, it is still a good rule of thumb to stay in contact with your child’s teacher/school. You can do this by asking for a syllabus that explains what is to be covered during the period of virtual learning or you can ask for a good contact number or email for your child’s teacher so that you can stay abreast of any changes or other pertinent information.

Team Up

If you work full-time during the day, virtual school can present its own special set of problems. One of the main ones is supervision. How can you ensure that your child is doing what he is supposed to be doing when you aren’t even home? You might want to consider teaming up with another parent or two. You can then rotate days monitoring your children.

In this modern age, virtual learning is becoming more and more common. Make sure that your child is successful. Have a set schedule. Find a place for your child to work that is free of distractions. Use visual reminders and stay in contact with your child’s school.