Sunny days are coming for learning BY PAT LOPEZ FAMILY & MWR SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICE
While some students have become very receptive to virtual learning and even thrived, others have found it difficult. When students struggle, it’s often due to circumstances outside of their control, from internet access to their learning style. Students are often required to travel to extended family or a childcare facility, making it difficult to be consistent when logging in for classes or being left unsupervised. Let’s face it, the struggle is real. However, there’s a silver lining to all this, parents are the key to helping their children succeed by boosting their self-esteem. Have an open and honest conversation about how the child is doing with their course work, and if they are struggling, encourage them to reach out to their teacher. Teachers can provide information on tutoring programs and other tools the districts have to help students succeed. Parents can also help by remaining vigilant of their student’s progress and deadlines to ensure they are working at a good pace. Military families are encouraged to access tutor.com at no cost by logging in at www.tutor.com/military. Here is what you will find: • Scheduling and Organization • Setting Expectations • Study Techniques • Using Resources • Motivation and Goals • Managing Knowledge Gaps • Finding Balance As students return to traditional learning environments, they may feel a sense of connection with their teachers, campus staff, and peers that was lost during remote instruction. Communication during this transition is key to a student’s successful reintegration to the classroom. Traditional brick and mortar classrooms provide students with a sense of community where they can engage, interact and support each other. Students have immediate access to educational and technical resources, can meet with teachers before and after school, and have an opportunity to ask for clarification
and received immediate feedback during class time. Physical presence enables teachers to recognize cues if a student is struggling, allows students to build a network of friends, and interact face-to-face in a classroom setting. Families have access to vast resources to help assimilate back to a more traditional learning environment, many of which can be found at the Military Child Education Coalition, National Military Family Association, and Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission. The School Liaison Office wishes you much success, good health and a great and safe summer.
