The role of parents in online classes

194: The role of parents in online classes

If you have a child in online classes, you have probably wondered what the role of parents in online classes is. As a teacher of online classes at FundaFunda Academy, here are suggestions we as teachers there, have for you as parents.

1. Don’t forget you are their homeschool parent.

2. Your role will change as they get older

3. Young children

participate with them
help with tech
provide snacks
be nearby

4. Upper elementary/middle school student

more hands-off
check they are doing their work
ask questions
ask for input on class selection

5. High School students

make sure they know when the class starts and what expectations are
still ask them about the class
check their grades / are they submitting work on time – can relax this one they prove to be reliable
help them develop schedules, overcome learning differences (Listen to ep 125 and 126 on Modifying online curriculum for special needs students)
be their cheerleader

DON’T

do their work for them
help them cheat
email the teacher for them (with some exceptions)

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