Parent Guide for K-12 final version with timing

Parent Guide for K-12 Online Learning: 

Parent Guide for K-12 Online Learning ECOMP 6201 Module 5 – Group 2 Jerome Parks, Kimberly Rhyne, and Amy Sherman

1. Advantages of Online Learning: 

1. Advantages of Online Learning Lower and/or eliminate travel costs More parental involvement in the actual lesson Accessibility – pursue education regardless of location. Students can take courses not offered at their school.

1. Advantages of Online Learning: 

1. Advantages of Online Learning Increased variety of course options Students can take courses not offered at their school. Online courses are good for students who have conflicting schedules with traditional “brick and mortar” school courses. Learn at your own pace Provides students with access to the skills they might need in the real work world

2. Overcoming Challenges: 

2. Overcoming Challenges Class size is not a factor in online learning. Some individuals struggle with the lack of face to face interaction with instructor and peers this can be overcome through the use of : discussion boards Skype emails texting phone calls collaborative websites PBworks Google Sites required group projects

2. Overcoming Challenges: 

2. Overcoming Challenges Procrastination/Motivation Students must be motivated so that they do not fall into procrastination trap . Equal access is still a challenge Not all students may have access to all materials. This can be overcome by: checking the local library using what the school has to offer

3. Description of Virtual Environment and Tools: 

3. Description of Virtual Environment and Tools All necessary information will be provided before the start of the course. Syllabus Due dates Assignments Assignment descriptions Rubrics Online Assessments Courses are divided into smaller lessons and units with the required information readily available for students . links to websites and articles Courses are delivered via a course management system. Teacher is accessible throughout the course via different methods.

4. Access Information for Parents: 

4. Access Information for Parents Parents have a way to access assignments and expectations . Parents can access grades Parents have contact information for teacher Edmodo could be used to bridge the gap and allow parents to be involved in: assignments grades discussions with instructor course materials

5. Suggestions for Helping Your Learner: 

5. Suggestions for Helping Your Learner Provide students with support as they are planning their work. Parents have the opportunity to monitor student progress. Provide words of encouragement and be positive. Communicate with course instructor as necessary.

6. Determining Learner Readiness: 

6. Determining Learner Readiness Personality traits exhibited by individuals ready for online learning: self-motivation time management skills specific learning styles Performance Abilities Writing and basic computer proficiency Accessibility to various technology components Organization skills effective literacy skills Access to necessary materials/technology