Digital learning offers an opportunity for children to grow their skill set, expand their horizons and gain qualifications. We share some practical tips on how to study and establish a functional routine.
Navigating the digital learning world requires a proactive and supportive approach from parents.
Telkom Learn – a leader in distance education – has some advice for parents on how they can support their children on their digital learning journey.
advise on course selections
Provide input on the courses that may be the best suited to your child and the demands of business. Following courses in the new-generation fields could boost your child’s career prospects. Some of the most valuable skills in the modern workplace include project management, cybersecurity, network engineering, data analytics, enterprise architecture, cloud integration and automation.
Read more about children’s different learning styles here.
create a conducive learning space
Choose a space in your home or working environment and permanently allocate it to study. Customise it accordingly, with a comfortable chair, a stable work surface and good lighting. Make sure it is quiet and removed from other household activities. Ideally, it should always be available and not a multipurpose space that needs to be converted every time it is used.
establish a routine
Support your child’s digital learning by establishing a steady study routine. Depending on your child’s other commitments, help them allocate regular times for their online studies. Then, the study period itself becomes a commitment that your child must adhere to. Education deserves to be prioritised.
look for interactive courses
The most effective digital training courses are those that are interactive and ensure constant engagement from students. Look for courses that include built-in user evaluation. Courses, such as the Alibaba Cloud ACA Business User Certification Exam Preparation Course, available on Telkom Learn, are specifically geared towards preparing your child for their certification exam.
protect them from distractions
When your child is working, try to ensure they are not distracted. Keep noise to a minimum, turn down the volume on the TV or your music. Explain to any visitors that your child is unavailable as they are studying. Offer to keep their phone for them, so they’re not tempted to scroll through social media or read and reply to texts from their friends.
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balance screen time
Help them find a healthy balance between screen time and the real world. Encourage your child to get out for a short walk or accompany you on an errand so they get a break from the glare of their laptop screen. It’s about mental relaxation as much as physical exercise. If you get the balance right, your child will be in the right space to get the most out of their online studies.
Read our article on balancing screen time here.
provide emotional support
Be there for your child. They have no classmates nearby, so it helps for them to have someone to bounce ideas off or to explain things. Asking, “How’s it going?” every couple of hours, will give them a chance to provide a short update and to articulate some of their learnings. It’s good for them to know that you’re on their team.
choose a good learning ecosystem
In digital education, collaboration is key to innovation and success. Telkom Learn is at the forefront of this movement, forging strategic partnerships with leading educational providers to deliver rich and diverse digital learning experiences. The platform offers a wide range of subjects, across various disciplines. Interactive lessons make learning a dynamic and immersive experience with a virtual classroom feature that facilitates real-time interaction between students and teachers.
With the right support system, your child can get the most out of their digital learning and emerge successful with the critical, in-demand skills they need to be easily employable and make a powerful impact on the world around them.