Tips for Middle School Online Success
Our Role as Online Teachers
We are here to provide a great course and a positive learning experience with a teacher who is ready to support your student and give feedback to their work. Online teachers care about each student. We can only respond to students who show up, submit work, and communicate with their teachers. If your student is struggling, please contact the teacher involved.
Your Role as the Parent of an Online Student
Your student needs your encouragement and interest. Plan to sit down together at the computer every week, click on the "GRADES" button and review progress. You will see when the latest assignment was handed in and what the teacher’s response was. Just asking, “Are you done?’ is not enough. It’s so easy for a student to say “Yes, Mum” when they are not done at all. It happens a LOT. You are your student’s supervisor and advocate.
Communication = Success
· Teachers are human. Mistakes are possible. If your student has an assignment that has not been marked within a few days and the student cannot do the next assignment because of that, students are encouraged to contact the teacher and ask if they could check on that assignment. Occasionally, Moodle skips sending an email notification. The teacher may not even know the assignment is sitting there! A polite request is always welcome and shows initiative.
· Online teachers care about each student. We can only respond to students who show up, submit work, and communicate with their teachers. If your student is struggling, please contact the teacher involved.
· HCOS cares about your family's online experience. If you are thrilled with your experience, We would LOVE to hear from you! Likewise, if you feel you are not being well served, please contact, Pat Mackesy, the Middle School Online Coordinator.