It can be challenging for parents to know the best ways to help their teens cope with mental health struggles while attending an online school. While talking about mental health may be difficult, these conversations are important for helping your teen through these challenging times. You want to show your support so that your child knows you care and that you want to help them succeed.Here are some ways that you can help share support for your teen during their online school journey.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more students have enrolled in an online school than ever before. Online learning provides many benefits for students who desire greater flexibility in their class schedules, but it also requires a different kind of focus to make the most of your education.
In life, things happen. We change our jobs, change cities, and sometimes our children need to change schools. The thought of switching schools mid-semester can be a concern for both parents and students.
Online schools have made getting an education easier, especially for those who cannot physically attend in-person classes. With the many advancements in technology, students of all ages have the flexibility to take the courses on their schedule, working around family, work, and other commitments. In addition to having access to classes on a flexible schedule, there are many more benefits to online learning; however, many students also face several challenges. Continue reading to learn some strategies for success during your online learning experience.
When you have ADHD, homework can feel like quite a challenge, whether you are pursuing your education in a brick-and-mortar environment or online. Studying, assignments, tests, and exams demand a lot of your time, attention, energy, and organizational skills, which may feel like are running in short supply.
If you are one of the many students (or you are the parent of a student) who is looking at different online school options, you may be wondering how different learning styles may impact your experience, and that’s a very valid question!
COVID-19 had a huge impact on the way we view and take advantage of online learning, but are these changes here to stay? And what is the future of online learning, post COVID-19?
In the early months of 2020, brick and mortar classrooms were abruptly closed as a part of the response to COVID-19. These closures forced millions of students to suddenly become reliant on online learning, overnight.
Since the pandemic, many things have changed, including online learning.
Individuals and institutions from all walks of life were presented (some for the first time) with online learning, with mixed results. Those who were prepared had the best results. At the same time, those with a greater dependence on in-person instruction faced more challenges as they attempted to provide an education to their students under challenging circumstances.
Did you know that 1 in 4 high school students have a part-time job? If you are one of these students, you’ve got a lot on your plate!