Remote Learning
We use digital learning platforms often in OLS so we are, fortunately, very well equipped to deal with the challenges that the current school closure brings.
However, it is important to recognise that people have different levels of confidence when it comes to digital know-how and school. This is where we need to work together as a community - teachers, students and parents - to support each other where needed.
Another important factor to consider is that we are now using many more digital tools at a much greater frequency than usual. This means we need to be mindful of how the teaching and learning is progressing as we are navigating this new territory.
If you have queries or top tips specific to a class group, you might share these with your class and teacher on your Google Classroom. If you have overall queries or top tips about your experience of remote teaching and learning, email remotelearning@olschool.ie and we would be very interested in sharing experiences to help people figure out solutions that work for them.
COVID support for families of young people with mental health difficulties - short videos
At this link are short videos by mental health professionals for parents/families of children with ADHD, ASD, eating disorders, depression, ID and mental health difficulties:
Some guidelines for learning from home:
Turning in assignments on Google Classroom
DES Advice to Young People While Schools are Closed
Guidance supports during this school closure:
Guidance Information for Students
Guidance Information for Parents
Study Plans:
6th Year Space:
You can only do the best with what you have right now: This short YouTube clip (3 min) gives some very practical tips for managing overwhelming thoughts and expectations. It was made by UCC for college students but is very relevant to LC students too. Remember you can reach out to any teacher, your form teacher, your Year Head or Guidance Counsellor if you need more support right now.
Self Care: Another Everyday Matters clip from UCC
Having a growth mindset: Another Everyday Matters clip from UCC
Managing Motivation: This article is written by Newcastle University but a lot of its information is relevant to 6th Year students. It offers down-to-earth suggestions for the following situations:
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- If you need to pick up your studies again after disruption
- If you're finding it hard to concentrate, or are only able to work in short bursts
- If you'd benefit from a bit of structure to keep things going
- If you're feeling behind and overwhelmed with your studies, losing motivation
- If you really can't focus on your studies right now (This is the only bit that needs an OLS tweak – if you are struggling in this regard, you might wish to flag it with a teacher, your form teacher, your Year Head or Guidance Counsellor. Sharing this worry is a really positive step in starting to address it.)
Ideas for keeping busy:
Click here for a whole range of ideas for entertainment!
Join the library to access free ebooks/papers/magazines: www.librariesireland.ie
Student Council Competition winners:
Wellbeing:
Anxiety & Stress Information Sheet for Students
How to mind your Wellbeing during Covid-19
Mindfulness, Wellbeing & Breathing
Spun Out: Tips for Keeping the Mind & Body active during Covid-19
HSE suggestions for minding your mental health during Covid-19
Wellbeing Challenge from Science Gallery Dublin (TCD)
5 tips to help teens cope with stress
Family & Parents
Stuart Wilson talk for parents of Leaving Cert students 2020
How Families Can Support Each Others' Mental Health
Guide for Parents Supporting Children
Talking to children and young people about Covid-19
Communicating with Screenagers in a Pandemic
Anxiety & Stress Information Sheet for Parents
Getting through Covid-19 together
Parents' Guide to Safer Internet
App/Social Media Explainers (Webwise)
Parents' Guide to Device Safety
Teen Supports
Crisis/Emergency Supports
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/urgent-help/
https://www2.hse.ie/services/mental-health/services-search/
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/gp/out-of-hours-services/
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