CMS Remote Learning Tips for  STUDENTS

As a student, what are my opportunities as part of a remote learning community?

• Check Canvas for supplemental assignments and resources regularly.

• Pay attention to possible check-ins offered by your teachers.

• Put in your best effort and reach out to collaborate with your peers when applicable. 

• Self-advocate.  Reach out to teachers, counselors, family members, and peers when you need any help for any reason.  

 

As a student, how can I stay organized?

• Map out your suggested schedule for the week, considering the remote supplemental learning suggested for you, your teachers’ check-in’s, independent study and reading time, and any collaborative time with group members.

• Start your Remote Learning Day early.  Waiting until the late afternoon or evening to engage in your supplemental learning may add unnecessary stress and create missed opportunities for collaboration and feedback. 

• Divide supplemental learning activities into smaller chunks of time.  Take short breaks to increase focus and stay motivated to complete tasks on time.

• When you are completing work remotely, reduce distractions.

 

As a student, how do I stay connected?

• Ask your teachers questions!  Use email and the Canvas inbox.

• Reply regularly to your classmates' products and course discussion boards.  Use feedback on your products to revise your thinking and guide further learning. 

• Create virtual collaborative groups with other class members in addition to the time you schedule for teachers and independent time.

• When possible, check in live, online rather than always sending a chat, text or email.  Human connection is important!

 

 

CMS Remote Learning Tips for PARENTS

 

How can I support my student as a remote learner?

• Familiarize yourself with your student’s remote learning opportunities. 

• Make sure your student participates in teacher check-ins, independent study and reading time, and any collaborative time with group members. (See suggested student schedule sample).

• Check your child’s remote learning program (Google Classroom, Canvas) optional supplemental learning assignments.

• Pay attention to opportunities for check-ins with your child’s teacher, counselor, etc.

• Encourage students to do their best when completing supplemental learning opportunities.

• Remind students to self-advocate and communicate openly with concerns and needs during teacher check-in’s, if needed.

• Support your student in starting the Remote Learning Day early.  Waiting until the late afternoon or evening to start work adds unnecessary stress and creates missed opportunities for collaboration and feedback. 

• Remind your student to take frequent breaks to stay focused.

• Find a dedicated workspace to maximize time on task and facilitate remote supplemental learning.