Birmingham schools holding virtual training to aid in online learning
Online learning poses challenges for students and parents. This week Birmingham city schools is offering help.
Birmingham schools holding virtual training to aid in online learning
Online learning poses challenges for students and parents. This week Birmingham city schools is offering help.
MAGDALA LOUISSAINT TELLS US. >> IT IS HAPPENING NOW, BECAUSE WE WANTED TO HEAR HOUR PARENTS, THEIR NEEDS. >> The Reporter: DUE TO DRASTICALLY INCREASING NUMBERS OF COVID CASES, BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL LEADERS MOVED ALL STUDENTS TO 100% REMOTE LEARNING. >> THOSE EARLY GRADES, WE FIND THERE'S MORE SUPPORT NEEDED TO JUST GRAB THEIR ATTENTION. >>> THIS WOMAN HELPS BRIDGE THE GAP FOR BIRMINGHAM FAMILIES AND SAYS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS HAVE BEEN CALLING WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SPECIFIC DEVICE THEIR CHILD RECEIVED. >> I'M NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS. THIS IS IT A CHROMEBOOK AND I ACTUALLY HAVE A MAC BOOK AT HOME OR VICE VERSA, SO WE WANTED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE PARENTS THAT NEED GUIDANCE AND IN SMALL STEMS. >> The Reporter: SCHOOL LEADERS SAY THERE WILL BE SEPARATE TRAINING SESSIONS ON ZOOM FOR FAMILIES WITH DIFFERENT DEVICES, LIKE IPADS OR CHROMEBOOKS. PARENTS WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS AND COMMUNICATE WITH TEACHERS ON THE SOFTWARE. >> WE HAVE ALSO INCORPORATED, EXTENDED HOURS FOR OUR ED TECH DEPARTMENT TO HELP ADDITIONAL PARENTS THAT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MEET THOSE HOURS HAND HOUR OPERATION HOURS FOR THE ED TECH SUPPORT IS FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M. >>> THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL ALSO RECORD THE SESSIONS FOR PARENTS TO GO BACK AND WATCH. IN BIRMINGHAM, MAG
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Birmingham schools holding virtual training to aid in online learning
Online learning poses challenges for students and parents. This week Birmingham city schools is offering help.
This week Birmingham city schools is offering help to parents and students who are having difficulty using their learning devices and programs. Learn more in the video above.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
This week Birmingham city schools is offering help to parents and students who are having difficulty using their learning devices and programs. Learn more in the video above.
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