Keeping up with studies while in school is important to maintain a good education. The amount of resources available for educational purposes is convenient in more formats than ever before. Students who learn in the classroom also have access to many other resources for help and support with studying. Classroom activities reinforce learning, but homework projects can also be challenging. Students can find help with homework or ideas for projects at various places to continue to learn and make better grades. Help and ideas are available for all grade levels. Courses or websites online are great resources for students who need to look up information for projects. Online tutors are also accessible for help with studies, and many libraries offer tutoring and support for homework projects. For more learning outside the classroom or to supplement work that is being done, many online games and activities that are educational will solidify concepts learned at school. These games are fun ways to reinforce concepts, and can help maintain focus on studying and work habits.
Parents can be the strongest resource that a student has as a means of receiving help with their studies. Parents have multiple opportunities to remain engaged with their child as they study and learn new concepts in school. With increasing abilities for web browsing, social networking, and other communication diversions, parents need to be involved in their child’s activities more than ever to ensure adequate study habits and continued learning. Helping a student with their homework is a great way for parents to remain involved and also builds relationships. Parents can help with homework plans and assist when necessary to maintain an awareness of what their child is studying at school. Online games and interactive videos that are educational are available, and parents can watch or participate to foster learning and spend time with their child in a way that is fun.
Classroom teachers have many options available for enhancing lesson plans and making learning in the classroom an interesting activity. In addition to making lesson plans for learning materials, teachers have options of games and interactive projects to help students become more interested in learning. Several options can be found online at sites dedicated to teacher resources. These sites offer lesson plans, learning activities, and other forms of media to encourage skills and solidify concepts in the classroom. As technology continues to advance, students, teachers and parents all have many more opportunities for learning and teaching. The availability of ideas, information, and activities all enhance learning and make it more fun for students. When learning is fun, students will want to continue and increase their education, thereby helping them reach their goals for the future.
Students
- Homework Help: Article that gives ideas about how to focus on homework.
- Math Homework Help: Various videos and activities devoted to learning math concepts.
- Homework Help at the Library: An online resource for teens with multiple subjects.
- Time for Kids: A site for homework help offering a search by subject.
- Electronic Tutoring: An online tutoring program with live available help.
- One-Stop Educational Resource: Various lessons and course materials for homework help.
- Live Homework Help: Help and tutoring from Los Angeles County Public Library.
- More Live Homework Help: Homework help for multiple grades from San José Public Library.
- PBS Kids: Educational games, videos and activities.
- Learning Beyond the Classroom: Games and practice for multiple grades.
- Engaging Science: Online games that are science based.
Parents
- Homework Tips for Parents: A guide for parents to assist their kids with studying.
- Helping with Homework: Article with tips for parents of students.
- Helping My Child with Homework: Ideas for multiple grades.
- Harvard Family Research Project: Research article discussing the effects of parental involvement with homework.
- Checklist for Helping your Child with Homework: A guide for parents from the United States Department of Education.
- Homework: A Guide for Parents: Tips and assistance for parents of students.
- Homework Tips for Parents: Hints for maximizing study opportunities.
- Parent Teacher Association: Article about the benefits of parent involvement with their student.
- Educational Software for Children: A guide for parents about selecting software for their child.
- Enrich Your Child’s Education: Information for parents about assisting their child in their education.
- Family Guide: Finding success for students studying mathematics.
Teachers
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: Lesson plans, photos, and videos from federal agencies.
- The Educator’s Reference Desk: A site that helps develop lesson plans for the classroom.
- The Teacher’s Desk: Lesson plans and activities for teachers of fifth and sixth graders.
- EdHelper: Ideas for games, puzzles, and worksheets in multiple subjects.
- Digital Media for the Classroom: Videos and other media to use for teaching.
- Teachers Network: Lesson plan ideas in various subjects.
- Smithsonian Education: Resources for educators in many topics.
- National Education Association: Homepage of the organization that includes tools and teaching resources.
- Classroom Activities: Lesson guides for teachers sponsored by Seaworld.
- Teacher Web Resource: Lessons and resources for teachers on a site designed by teachers.
- Math Activities for the Classroom: Games and projects directed toward middle school math students.
- Learning Through Listening: Teaching tools for multiple grade levels.
- More Classroom Activities: Several projects designed to explore particular concepts.
Written by Michael S. Atwood