A Parent's Guide to Virtual Learning: How to Help Your Child Thrive in an Online Classroom
Make kids’ virtual school experience fun and effective with this all-in-one primer designed to help busy parents make the most out of digital platforms, understand teaching strategies, and fully support your child’s education.

Every parent wants to help their child succeed, but it can be difficult when online platforms and teaching methods seem to be constantly changing. Now, A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning takes the mystery out of digital education and gives you the tools that you can immediately implement at home, no matter your district, school, or distance learning model.

Written by a fellow parent and experienced educator, Dr. Felicia Durden breaks down how virtual learning works and simple strategies for reinforcing classroom instruction, all with the busy parent in mind. In this book, parents will learn how to:
  • Create an inspiring at-home workspace
  • Make the most out of virtual platforms
  • Understand core topics like math and reading
  • Set up remote learning pods with other kids
  • Support various online, hybrid, and distance learning models
  • Avoid burnout (for students and parents!)

Adapting to a virtual environment will be challenging and the role that parents play is crucial in student success. This book will be a tool that you will go to again and again to stay prepared and energized each day to help your child reach their learning goals.
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A Parent's Guide to Virtual Learning: How to Help Your Child Thrive in an Online Classroom
Make kids’ virtual school experience fun and effective with this all-in-one primer designed to help busy parents make the most out of digital platforms, understand teaching strategies, and fully support your child’s education.

Every parent wants to help their child succeed, but it can be difficult when online platforms and teaching methods seem to be constantly changing. Now, A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning takes the mystery out of digital education and gives you the tools that you can immediately implement at home, no matter your district, school, or distance learning model.

Written by a fellow parent and experienced educator, Dr. Felicia Durden breaks down how virtual learning works and simple strategies for reinforcing classroom instruction, all with the busy parent in mind. In this book, parents will learn how to:
  • Create an inspiring at-home workspace
  • Make the most out of virtual platforms
  • Understand core topics like math and reading
  • Set up remote learning pods with other kids
  • Support various online, hybrid, and distance learning models
  • Avoid burnout (for students and parents!)

Adapting to a virtual environment will be challenging and the role that parents play is crucial in student success. This book will be a tool that you will go to again and again to stay prepared and energized each day to help your child reach their learning goals.
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A Parent's Guide to Virtual Learning: How to Help Your Child Thrive in an Online Classroom

A Parent's Guide to Virtual Learning: How to Help Your Child Thrive in an Online Classroom

by Felicia Durden EdD
A Parent's Guide to Virtual Learning: How to Help Your Child Thrive in an Online Classroom

A Parent's Guide to Virtual Learning: How to Help Your Child Thrive in an Online Classroom

by Felicia Durden EdD

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Overview

Make kids’ virtual school experience fun and effective with this all-in-one primer designed to help busy parents make the most out of digital platforms, understand teaching strategies, and fully support your child’s education.

Every parent wants to help their child succeed, but it can be difficult when online platforms and teaching methods seem to be constantly changing. Now, A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning takes the mystery out of digital education and gives you the tools that you can immediately implement at home, no matter your district, school, or distance learning model.

Written by a fellow parent and experienced educator, Dr. Felicia Durden breaks down how virtual learning works and simple strategies for reinforcing classroom instruction, all with the busy parent in mind. In this book, parents will learn how to:
  • Create an inspiring at-home workspace
  • Make the most out of virtual platforms
  • Understand core topics like math and reading
  • Set up remote learning pods with other kids
  • Support various online, hybrid, and distance learning models
  • Avoid burnout (for students and parents!)

Adapting to a virtual environment will be challenging and the role that parents play is crucial in student success. This book will be a tool that you will go to again and again to stay prepared and energized each day to help your child reach their learning goals.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781646041848
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Publication date: 05/04/2021
Pages: 228
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Dr. Felicia Durden is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience. She has taught grades K–12 in her role as a reading specialist, served as an assistant director of reading and writing, and is a successful school principal of a K–6 school in Phoenix, Arizona. A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning is Dr. Felicia’s fourth book in education. She has a strong desire to provide families with tools to help their children succeed in school. She believes that as their child’s first teacher it is important that they are given tools and tips that will help them on their journey. Dr. Felicia enjoys traveling with her family and reading.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

But You're Not a Teacher 2

What You'll Find in This Book 3

Children Can Learn at High Levels in the Virtual Learning Space 4

Chapter 1 What is Virtual Learning? 5

We Are in This Together 5

Virtual Learning Defined 6

The Beginning of Virtual Learning 7

The Modern Development of Virtual Learning 7

Virtual Learning Models 8

Parent Tips for Virtual Learning Support 10

Closing Thoughts on Virtual Learning 14

Chapter 2 Preparing for Virtual Learning 15

Why Does Learning Environment Matter? 16

Assessing Your Environment 16

Clutter Busters 18

Setting Up the Learning Environment 20

Closing Thoughts on the Learning Environment 22

Chapter 3 Why Routines Matter 23

How to Set Up a Winning Routine 23

Nightly Routines 24

A Good Night's Sleep 25

Wake-Up Call 26

The Breakfast of Champions 27

Fail-Proof Morning Routine 30

Scheduling the Day 30

Going with the Flow 32

Closing Thoughts on Routines 33

Chapter 4 Setting Boundaries with Your Child 35

Ready, Set, Go 35

Nip Struggles in the Bud by Setting Boundaries 36

Your Words Matter 39

What to Do If Your Child Does Not Want to Work 40

How to Motivate Your Child 42

Relaxing Boundaries 44

Closing Thoughts on Setting Boundaries 44

Chapter 5 Communicating With Your Child's Teacher 45

All Questions Are Good Questions 45

What Is Your Child's Teacher Expecting from You? 46

How to Avoid Conflict with Your Child's Teacher 48

Don't Stew over Things 48

Finding Common Ground 49

Closing Thoughts on Communication 50

Chapter 6 Technical Difficulties and Online Learning 51

What to Do When You Can't Get a Program to Work 52

How to Troubleshoot on Your Own 52

Digital Citizenship 53

Cybersecurity 54

Online Learning Platforms 54

Trends in Online Learning 55

Closing Thoughts on Technical Difficulties 55

Chapter 7 Strategies for Math 57

Let's Talk Math 57

Why Is Math Important? 58

Pre-K Math 58

K-l Math 61

Second- and Third-Grade Math 62

Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Math 67

Middle School Math 74

High School Math 76

Closing Thoughts on Math 79

Chapter 8 Strategies for Reading 81

Why Is Reading Important? 81

Pre-K Reading 82

K-1 Reading 86

Second- and-Third Grade Reading 92

Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Reading 95

Middle School Reading 98

High School Reading 100

Closing Thoughts on Reading 101

Chapter 9 Strategies for Writing 103

Why Is Writing Important? 103

Writing Matters 104

Pre-K Writing 104

K-l Writing 106

Second- and Third-Grade Writing 113

Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Writing 120

Middle School Writing 123

High School Writing 128

Closing Thoughts on Writing 131

Chapter 10 How to Stay Upbeat and Not Lose It 133

From Surviving to Thriving: Your Self-Care Routine 133

What Is Self-Care? 135

Facing Reality 136

Your Self-Care Tool Kit 136

Hobbies and Playtime 137

Tomorrow Is a New Day 138

Check In with Yourself 139

Seeking Help 139

Closing Thoughts on Self-Care '40

Chapter 11 Final Thoughts 141

Family Time 141

Keep the Lines of Communication Open 142

Don't Take Things Personally 142

Appendix 143

Environment 143

Routines 143

Setting Boundaries and Management 144

Self-Care 144

Communication 144

Technology 144

Math 145

Reading 145

Books for Read Alouds 145

Writing 146

Helpful Websites and Apps for Academics 146

Dotted Alphabet Paper 149

Acknowledgments 150

About the Author 150

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