eQUIP for January 26, 2018
for the Academic Journey of e Schooling
Being a great Learning Coach...how do you do that?
eQUIP......Tools for empowering YOU, the Learning Coach!
What exactly is a Learning Coach? What do Learning Coaches do? Let's think about inspirational coaches and how powerful they can be...
Grab Your Whistle and Put on Your Coach's Hat!
Learning Coach, do you grow your student through the hard aspects of school or do you growl with them when they face difficulties?
As a parent, it may catch yourself joining your child in complaining or perhaps even coming to the defense of your child about difficult lessons, assignments or tests. But what the student needs is a learning coach during these hard times.
The overall objective of a learning coach is to assist your student to achieve improvement in academic performance by being stretched and developed by their lessons.’
This requires the learning coach to see positive opportunity in the student’s frustration and failures.
Think about how this hardship can help prepare them for life’s hardships. That is after all the big picture. You want your child to be successful in life, so find opportunity to help them prepare for life by being successful in academics.
Be a learning coach who teaches your student to keep on keeping on when school is easy and when school is hard.
Be sure to watch the video below on the Power of Yet!
Internet Safety Week - Feb. 5 - 9!
What? No Snow Days at OHVA.
We need to be prepared to face the cries of woes from our students. Here are some ideas to turn those frowns upside down...or at least keep tears from flowing and cries of "that's NOT fair" ring out.
- Our students may have "Technical Snow Days" which like Snow Days have the potential to interrupt typical schooling. We all know internet gets knocked out from time to time, or K12 maintenance can bring a tech issue here and there. When this happens, take a break from the routine. Read. Visit the library. Visit the Island (Study Island!) Go to a F2F!
- Did you know? Many schools have "Blizzard Packets" (ok...I'm from Iowa) that students in B&M schools are to do when school is called off for a day. So technically, a snow day is not all fun and games. What does your Tech Snow Day Packet look like? Often K12 lessons come with offline materials. Dig in.
- And of course: Life is NOT Fair. As Learning Coaches know, the sooner our students understand that simple fact the better. We can teach our students so they do not become bitter or negative. Mature individuals move past "That's not fair," and learn to rise above it as circumstances bring life's changes. Learning is hard work, and we want our kids to be prepared and successful for life.
- I will not get frostbite while doing school
- I will not be tempted to lick a flagpole and get my tongue stuck
- I will not break a window with a snowball
Your effort to stick to that positive attitude can shape your student's perspective and outlook. Go, Coach!
Power of Yet in Elementary
For upper elementary students, try this music video encouraging the POWER OF YET: https://youtu.be/J6CnrFvY94E.
Middle School: Never Give Up!
High School: If You Fail, It Means You Tried!
CONNECT with OHVA!
School Connections & Support
- OHVA office and staff: 1-419-482-0948 Use 0 for operator or extension for teachers/staff.
- School Website: http://ohva.k12.com/ Contact: http://ohva.k12.com/contact-us
- Get Started: Strong Start! How-to videos and steps to get started http://ohva.k12.com/tools-resources/strong-start.html Getting Started Checklist for a Strong Start
- Tech Support/Customer Care: 1-866-K12-CARE (For login, computer/tech, and materials issues)
- K12 Self-help and search: help.k12.com Many, many, support topics!
- K12 Website: www.k12.com
- Parent Helpline 1-419-482-0948, HELP (4357)
HELP...SUPPORT...ANSWERS -- Walk to Class
eQUIP
eQUIP is specifically designed to help Learning Coaches successfully educate their Ohio Virtual Academy students.
Website: http://ohva.k12.com
Location: 1690 Woodlands Dr. , Suite 200 Maumee, OH 43537
Phone: 419-482-0948