Whether you’re new to online learning or have been immersed through your
child’s enrollment in academy+, chances are you’ve got
everything set up for your child’s learning environment. But is it optimal
for his or her learning style? Have you thought of ways to mix it up and
make it fun? Below are five common mistakes to avoid when setting up your
child’s learning environment:
1. No breaks
You have dominated the daily schedule of class, but make sure you have
programmed it in time for mental breaks.All students need to revitalize
their brains here and there.In fact, 80 percent of academy+ families
incorporate breaks into their weekly schedules, since it has demonstrated
its effectiveness for virtual school students.Some ideas include playing a
board game, walking or doing some quick exercises.Whatever, even space the
day can cause the workload to seem less overwhelming.
2.Not having all the supplies close
Notebooks, pens, folders: Everything of the day must be close.This reduces
the possibilities of interruptions when the sudden need of adhesive tape, a
highlights or art materials arises.The preview of the lessons in advance can
also help you stay at the forefront when less common supplies are
required.
3. Do not use different areas for different topics.
move your art lesson to a different desk to allow more creativity and space
for art materials.Or have a music session in a different room to help divide
the math class of the last hour.Do what you do, it is great to combine it to
help your child adapt to different learning environments.If the weather is
pleasant, science and geography could be more an outdoor first -hand
experience, or perhaps a visit to a virtual museum based on today's history
lesson could create an enrichment of additional learning.It's good to move
things!
4.Do not customize it for your student
Depending on your child's learning style, you may want to optimize the
learning space based on your strengths.Whether to have maps nearby, leave
space for you to read aloud along with your student or perhaps play the
capture of multiplications outside to keep it updated, all are excellent
factors to consider when configuring your child's learning environment.And
feel free to include their colors, books and other favorite articles to
adapt the space to the interests of your child.
5.Technology that does not connect or does not work well
The space for your computer, a printer, headphones and possibly a webcam is
essential for a successful learning environment, especially with the
teachers and lessons of Connections Academy.Try your Internet connection to
guarantee minimal interruptions and make sure there are many points of sale
for additional technological needs are good practices that you should take
into account as your child advances throughout the school year.
Now that your child's learning environment is configured, see these online
sample school schedules to help your child make the most of their day.
