Emotionally Connected Learning Is Possible Online. Start With Relationships.
How building strong relationships can help create emotionally connected learning online
With kids spending more waking hours on screens than ever, here’s what parents need to worry about
With kids spending more waking hours on screens than ever, should parents be concerned? Children will probably be OK, especially if their families make sure this elevated level of screen time doesn't turn into a long-term habit.
Analysis: Mapping Students’ Support Networks Is Key to Supporting Their Remote Learning Success. How Schools Can Make That Happen
A web of positive relationships is the foundation of healthy youth development. Having a mentor, tutor, parent or neighbor who is physically present is a proven, critical ingredient to successful distance learning
Fourth-Graders’ Tips for Learning Online: Go to Bed Early. Plug In Your Laptop. Try to Find a Quiet Place to Get Focused. Don’t Get Frustrated
Fourth-graders' tips for learning online: Go to bed early. Plug in your laptop. Try to find a quiet place to get focused. Don't get frustrated. Be nice to yourself
How to Set Up a Virtual Book Club for Students
An online book club organized by a teacher or school librarian can be a good way to foster social interactions during the pandemic.
How to Coach Parents Who Are Teaching at Home
Many parents and guardians felt overwhelmed in supporting their student’s learning during the pandemic—these strategies can help.
3 Ways to Reduce Stress and Build Connections During Distance Learning
Remote learning will likely play a role in students’ lives once schools reopen. Here’s how teachers and parents can help kids manage stress, build resilience, and stay connected.
Emphasizing the Importance of Play During Distance Learning
For young children, play is the primary vehicle for learning, and these ideas will help ensure that they continue to have rich play experiences at home.
Wells: The Pandemic Will Decide When Schools Can Reopen. Educators Must Start Building Robust Online Learning Systems for Next Year
We need schools to be realistic about the coming year and use this summer to prepare to address the academic and social-emotional needs of every student virtually
Parents need to be ‘learning coaches’ for students staying at home this fall, Frisco ISD says
Parents need to be ‘learning coaches’ for students staying at home this fall