Five Ways To Help Kids Study Online

*This is a collaborative post on ways to help kids study online

For my generation we had computers but we didn’t really use them to help study. It was more about the massive Encarta disks and typing up essays as we got a bit older. But today we do everything online including kids who use the internet for studying. And the past few years has only accelerated the need for e-learning.

The pandemic forced more kids to go online for their learning as schools was closed or people had to isolate. And even now schools are back open kids are spending a lot of time siting in front of a computer. As someone who doesn’t have kids I did’t have to tackle the home schooling but everyone I spoke to said how hard that period was, especially for those still working themselves. As a parent how can you support your children when they study online?

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Eliminate distractions to study online

I get distracted quite easily so I can’t imagine how kids feel, especially if they really don’t want to be doing school work or studying.

It’s important have a dedicated space set up for kids to study online and do all of their work. By doing this they’ll get into the habit that when they’re in that space it’s to do work. It doesn’t need to be a dedicated office if you don’t have the space. It could be the kitchen table, or anywhere that you can set up for them to work.  But make sure to ask your child what kind of atmosphere works best for them as some may prefer silence, and others may prefer light music.

When they’re online you should turn off notifications (if there’s an option) so they’re not getting distractions when using the computer.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

E-learning can be a huge help for kids, but they may still face issues in subjects they don’t understand so don’t be afraid to ask for help. As a parent you can’t be expected to help your kids with every question they have when studying, especially as they get older and subjects get harder.

Tutors can make a massive difference in supporting your child with their studying as they’ll get one-on-one attention. And they’ll be supported through practice questions and tests to check their understanding.

Give encouragement positive feedback when they study online

Like you would with any type of study, provide positive encouragement and feedback when they study online.

Doing school work or studying after you’ve spent a whole day or week at school isn’t fun. And kids deserved to be praised for this. As an adult I sometimes give myself a treat for getting lots of tasks done. This could work for kids as well. It might be a sweet treat or being able to watch some TV once they’ve finished their work.

Don’t make them concentrate for too long

When I’m doing a task at work I tend to hit a blocker after a few hours. My mind wanders, or my brain gets stuck and it just needs a break. The same is true for kids.

Once your kid is doing their online study or activities make sure to get them tot take short breaks. This is especially important during exam time when they may be studying for long periods. During a school day they have a break-time, lunchtime and short breaks between classes, so the same should happen at home.

For anyone sitting in front of a computer or laptop for long hours isn’t good for your eyes. So encourage them to take a break from looking at a screen, maybe even get some fresh air.

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