Why Online Schooling is a Better Choice for Young Kids

The school closures caused by the global pandemic in 2020 have resulted in millions of children falling behind in their education. Fortunately, many countries have implemented remote teaching and virtual learning programs to provide continuous education. Around 90% of the 188 countries that faced school closures have adopted digital learning policies, however only 60% have done so for pre-primary education.

Children attending virtual lessons at home

With many schools slowly resuming normal routines along with various SOPs to prevent the spread of the viral infection, parents are still apprehensive about traditional schooling given the current climate of uncertainty. They are choosing to stick to online schooling for their children due to the many benefits it offers compared to traditional brick-and-mortar school buildings, especially for primary children who are not careful when it comes to following the SOPs.

Here are some key reasons why online schooling is a better choice for young students:

Increased Parental Involvement

When it comes to traditional schooling, parental involvement is often limited to parent-teacher conferences and reviewing homework. With online classes, parents can be more involved and have a better idea of their child’s progress and academic performance.

Flexible Schedules

The schedule for typical schools is quite strict and parents have little to no control over it. With online schooling, many institutions offer flexible schedules that allow students to learn at their own pace. This creates an effective learning atmosphere for young children, and they can enjoy other activities without the fear of falling behind in their studies.

A young girl attending online classes while sitting on a couch at home

Safe Learning Environment

One key factor that makes online schooling a lot better than traditional schools is a safe learning environment. Whether it’s safety for health or creating a learning space that is free from peer pressure and bullying, virtual learning allows parents to ensure that their child is learning in a safe and nurturing environment without any risk to their physical or mental health.

About Ideal School

As a private online bilingual school, Ideal School is dedicated to helping its students acquire proficiency in English and Spanish by providing top-quality virtual classes for kids, virtual learning classes for kindergarten, and professional online language classes. We offer online classes to teachers and students in countries all over the North and South America.

To learn more, visit our website here.

Eric Franzen

Eric Franzen

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