What is a “Pod,” and why should you be forming one for your student in order to get the most out of online Distance Learning?

Whether you call them Learning Pods or Study Pods, they have been all the rage recently. Parents across the nation are scrambling to put together a group of 3 to 4 students to work together on learning the information presented during online Distance Learning. These Pods also serve as a study group for doing Homework, studying for Quizzes, and preparing for Exams as well. I’m sure you’ve read and heard about them by now, so it’s time to start forming them for the Fall semester!

Pods are directed by a Teacher or an Educational Therapist after school. We offer Pod group services in order to reteach and reinforce the class material, while incorporating Homework assistance and Educational Therapy to address special needs. With Dow Educational Solutions, you always have an Advocate. During this time of Distance Learning, the accommodations that are pursuant to federal law need to be implemented for students with an Independent Education Plan IEP or 504. Now is the time to bring in an experienced Advocate who will fight for your student!

Pods are usually formed among students of the same grade due to the fact that they traditionally are taking the same course, but with different Teachers. For example, 4 Freshman high school students may not all be in the same class, but they may be each taking Biology. This allows for flexibility in forming your Pod. The key is that students learn the material that is mandated for them to learn under state guidelines and be able to complete the Homework, and prepare for Assessments such as Quizzes and Tests. This time it counts, meaning their grades can go down and will appear on their official transcript and permanent record. Be on the forefront of Education during this challenging time, and get the help you need in order to make online Distance Learning successful for you and your student.