Remote Schooling SOS
Helping you rise to the challenge of lockdown learning
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What’s the best device for home learning? How can I help my child while also doing my own work? How much should they do each day? Why doesn’t my Wi-Fi work?
Parents have many questions right now – and that’s why we’ve launched Remote Schooling SOS, a weekly live show on YouTube that will bring them the answers.
Each week, your hosts – Parent Zone CEO Vicki Shotbolt and Dave Coplin, the internationally renowned tech expert and author of The Rise of the Humans – will bring you tips, tricks and hacks to improve your remote-learning setup, with help from special guests from the world of education and tech.
Catch up on the previous episodes below, and send your questions to us via info@parentzone.org.uk.
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Episode 6: Returning to schools: what you need to know – Thursday 25 Feb, 6pm
Episode 5: Finding a better balance
Episode 4: Do safety settings really work?
Bonus video: The best remote schooling accessories
Episode 3: The power of play
Bonus video: An easy way to digitise written content
Episode 2: Devices and paperless learning
Bonus video: How to choose the right device for your child
Episode 1: How good is good enough?
Bonus video: 3 Easy tips to get and stay connected
Lockdown advice and resources
We’ve also pulled together a selection of articles to help you navigate parenting during the pandemic. Check them out below.
Play ideas, weekly activity packs and more.
All the key info about school reopenings.
Educational video game info for families.
Websites and apps your child will love.
Discover more indoor family actitivies.
Google and PZ's Legends Family Adventure.
10 ways to safely entertain your children.
Parent Zone-approved entertainment.
Discover more at Dope Black Dads.
Is it right to worry about screen time?
Tips to help teens through the pandemic.
What to do when parenting and work collide.
A simple guide to starting the conversation.
A handy list of support services and helplines.