How to Get Ready for an Online Class for Families

Iowa students share helpful tips for getting ready for online learning

Support your student in establishing a work space. Access to plug-ins and technology, as well as a way to manage distractions  (headphones?) are important. There’s no “perfect” workspace, except for the one the that works for your student.

It’s okay to not have all the answers. Each parent and family member may have a different way they prefer to support their student. Some family members may want to be closely connected to the teacher, others may prefer to talk to other families, and some parents may prefer to look things up online. Click into the following resource using the upper right hand corner as shown in the screenshot below.