Bright Heart director John Salmon, M.Ed., answers pertinent questions live on Facebook about homeschooling during lockdown.
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In a live Q & A, John Salmon, M.Ed, addressed parent’s typical homeschooling concerns due to lockdown.
Facebook Live Q & A about homeschooling during lockdown
We recently held a Facebook Live Q & A to address parent’s questions about homeschooling during lockdown. This was hosted by Jacqui Mackway-Wilson, our social media manager, with questions answered by Bright Heart director and former headteacher John Salmon, M.Ed.
Key questions covered
- 0m49s -- Learn more about John
- 2m33s -- Typical challenges seen during lockdown when it comes to online learning
- 5m40s -- Pointers for parents to structure the school day at home for their children
- 9m51s -- How can technology in general and online tutoring in particular better support parents and students during lockdown?
- 13m48s -- What about learners with special educational needs and challenges that SEN students are facing during lockdown?
- 18m33s -- What signs of stress or distress, related to this online learning, should I be aware of as a parent, particularly as a parent of a child with special educational needs? And how can I help my child navigate this?
- 22m22s -- What should I look for when selecting a tutor, whether for online or in-person support?
- 27m22s -- Listen to John’s concluding remarks
What has been your experience of education during lockdown?
We would love to hear about it on our Facebook page, or feel free to get in touch directly with any questions. You can read about the experiences of a Bright Heart student, parent and tutor in a recent blog here.
We have written a series of blogs about education during lockdown which you may find useful: Homeschooling tips for parents during Coronavirus lockdown, Questions (FAQs) about learning, schools and exams during lockdown and Pros and cons of online tutoring and tips for parents using an online tutor.
Bright Heart will continue to offer guidance and support during this challenging period.
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