Blended and Remote Learning - What to Consider

This year has brought many challenges for parents regarding school for families. Here’s what you need to know and what you should consider.

Blended learning means your child will be in class 2-3 days per week. Remote learning is learning from home while a teacher teaches in real time.  For blended learning, some classrooms will have no more than 10 - 15 students.  If your child is going to school for a few days per week, you know your child best, see below for questions to ask yourself. 

Did you choose blended learning for your child? Here are some questions to ask yourself:

1. If you work from home -  how demanding or flexible can your work be?

2. Can you leave 2 - 3 days per week to pick your child up from school in the middle of the day?

3. Will your child be able to maintain social distancing from friends?

4. Is your child able to retain information received only 2 - 3 days per week?

5. Are you able to tour your child’s classroom to view safety practices and spacing of classroom desks in person or to see where your child will be seated?

6. Do you have any other commitments during blended learning days?

7. Do you know the school’s plan for emergencies? 

8. How would students line up during a fire drill?

9. Will class be outdoors? If so, what are the challenges? (i.e. subway noise, parks, bathrooms)

10. Will your child be willing and/or able to wear a mask for long stretches of time in the classroom? 

Did you choose all remote learning?

1. If you work from home -  how demanding or flexible can your work be? 

2. Can you walk away from your work to help your child if necessary?

3. How savvy are you or your child with technology? 

4. Is your child’s home learning space set up optimally for learning?

5. Is your child a self-starter?

6. Is your child able to sit and watch lessons being taught online without going on another site?

7. Will your child be able to step away from the computer (for lunch, bathroom) and return promptly?

8. Will your child’s teacher have their own challenges with remote teaching? (i.e. - kids at home, dogs barking?)

9. Do you know what is expected of your child during remote learning?

10. Does your child need supervision to learn? If so, who will provide it during remote learning?

I hope this information has helped you to make informed choices about your child’s education. With lot’s of love for your little one’s learning, Lexx