Tag: Virtual School

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #9

Technology may be overstepping its boundaries when it comes to reading and writing. Okay, so take this blog post for what it's worth to you -- meditate on the stuff you can jive with and chuck out the rest. Seriously. Because I don't expect everyone to agree with me on the points I'm about to … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #9 →

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #8

You've probably heard the saying . . . "it takes a village to raise a child." Well, I'd like to use this same perspective and flip it over to the classroom to create the following saying: "it takes a dedicated and involved team to educate a virtual student." Pretty nifty saying if I do say … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #8 →

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #7

Lesson #7: Patience is an absolute must-have when working educationally with your child. Yes, patience is what's on the menu for today. And quite frankly, if I was actually doing these lessons in the order of necessity or importance, I probably should have listed "having patience" as Lesson #1. Patience is a biggie when it … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #7 →

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #3

Lesson #3: Distractions will come from within and without. Mark my words on what I just stated, because it's oh-so true. And instead of giving some long explanation to provide visual context of what my son (Little Man) deals with as a student from home, I'm going to give you the abridged version - list-style. … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #3 →

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #2 (cont.)

Lesson #2: Discipline is required more than ever from student as well as parent. In last week's post, Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #2, I shared the areas of discipline in which I feel my son, Little Man, will definitely need to hone in on in order to be successful in … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #2 (cont.) →

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #2

Lesson #2: Discipline is required more than ever from student as well as parent. I'll start by ushering in some discussion, regarding the discipline required on the part of the student (when virtual schooling). And, I can't go too long without giving you some lists here and there, so I'll bring out my points, list-style. … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #2 →

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #1

Lesson #1: Assist as needed. Don't take over. You've got to understand . . . I'm in an earshot distance of my son's school learning environment throughout most of the day. And, I've never been in that position before -- a position where I'm so close to his school action but having to remain somewhat … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #1 →

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student

Degrees of Maternity is going back to school! Well, sort of. And here's what I mean. Since Little Man (my 10-year-old son) has started his new school year -- virtual style, I feel like I've returned to a fresh new school year myself.  Every year I feel this same way -- like new school beginnings … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student →