Virtual learning will be a reality this fall for over 50% of public school students in the United States. Varying degrees of online school, hybrid learning, and in-person instruction will make up the remainder.
As a result, students, teachers, and parents are having to adjust and pivot. The following tips and hacks will help parents facilitate a successful virtual learning experience and survive the virtual school year with fewer hiccups and aggravations.
In this new learning environment, make time for family activities
Virtual learning supplies for your home
11. Make sure you have the right supplies.
We’ve been homeschooling for a few years now and there are few things that make our homeschool space ideal. A quality printer, a whiteboard, plenty of dry erase markers and a wall map are staples. While you don’t need fancy supplies and technology for a successful virtual school year, the following items can help keep your child focused, on-task, and engaged.
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A tablet for on the go learning or as a change of pace
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Noise-canceling headphones to block out distractions
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Blue light filtering glasses or screen enabled blue light filter
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A lapdesk works well for a laptop and allows kids to move around the house
