The nuances of distance learning

KIMT talks to the experts about making an effective plan

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"* i'm katie lange.

And i'm george mallet.

In just a matter of weeks... school will be back in session.

There is a lot of uncertainty for teachers, parents and students.

Rochester public schools is considering three different options.

In?

"*person, distance learning, or a combination of the two.

Kimt news 3's isabella basco joins us live after talking to the experts.

Isabella two mental health professionals tell me ?

"* there are things you can do around your home to improve the learning experience of your youngsters during this unusual time.

"when you're a parent, you're a parent.

You're not a teacher.

And the distance learning was kind of thrown at us, we weren't ready for it."

Andrea thomas is a clinical counselor and parent.

When the coronavirus broke out ?

"* she had two young foster daughters in her home.

Thomas knows first?

"*hand the challenges of distance learning.

"the younger ones we needed to sit next to and help them learn so when i'm working full time and my husband is working full?

"* time that created a lot of difficulties for us."

Distance learning can be a challenging transition for children.

"it's different when it's mom and dad giving the rules and the instruction than when it's another adult or person in an authority position."

But as the coronavirus spreads... family flexibility is a requirement.

Chad puffer ?

"* a child and adolescent psychiatrist ?

"* recommends a plan for distance learning.

"it's worthwhile to try and set up a work space that's as free from distraction as possible which is where your child does the majority of their schooling, not from their bed or bedroom or not a bunch of distractions."

Thomas thinks it's important to understand the expectations of teachers in order to meet those expections.

"it's my hope that the connection between the teachers and the parents is going to be a little more supportive of and understanding of what can we do."

Ultimately ?

"* puffer say there's one valuable lesson parents can always teach their kids ?

"* especially in a time f stress rochester public schools is looking for feedback from families on its plans for the fall.

To find that link visit kimt dot com.

In rochester, isabella basco kimt news 3.

Thanks isabella.

We put out a poll on our facebook page asking if you believe schools should reopen this fall ?

"* to some degree.

Last time we checked 68 percent