School in the Cloud. Psychologist: Parents must be ready to support and motivate their children

What is School in the Cloud?

School in the cloud allows access to distance education through the Internet. Students do not go to school and education takes place through online communication. This solution gives you the opportunity learning at home and adapt the curriculum to individual needs student needs. There are no grades at the school and students adjust their class schedule according to their needs. In most cases, you can join Cloud School at any time. Quitting this form of education is not complicated.

How does the School in the Cloud work?

School in the cloud fully implements basic curriculum of the Ministry of National Education. Students who complete compulsory education in the form of home schooling receive school certificate – the same as people who study in traditional schools. According to Polish law Once a year, students enrolled in extracurricular education must attend classification exam. It takes place in oral and written form before the committee. There are no exams in technology, music, art or physical education at School in the Cloud. Exam dates are agreed individually with students and their parents. Every child aged 6-18 years oldsubject to compulsory schooling, you can attend the School in the Cloud.

Child psychologist on School in the Cloud

For an opinion on a subject Schools in the cloud and its impact on children’s development, we asked Ms. Roksana Benedykciukchild and adolescent psychologist. The specialist has been helping children and their families in difficult situations since 2014 and has been running her own practice since 2022.

Katarzyna Broda: School in the Cloud. Yes or No?

Roksana Benedykciuk: It depends on the needs and preferences of the child and the parents. Cloud School is a modern form of distance learning that can be very attractive and effective for some families, but not necessarily for all. It can be a good alternative to traditional education, especially in situations where the child learns best in a home environment or when a traditional school does not meet their individual educational needs.

If Cloud School is the future for children, what should parents pay attention to?

Parents should pay attention to the quality of the educational program, the level of support from teachers, and the availability of teaching materials and online resources. It is also important to consider how Cloud School will impact a child’s development of social skills, as well as whether the platform allows for interactions with peers and teachers. Parents should also be ready to act as support and motivation for their children, as online learning requires a lot of self-discipline and organization.

Do you see the positive and negative points of this innovative form of education?

Positives: Cloud School offers flexibility in learning, the ability to adapt the pace and style of learning to suit the child’s needs, and saves time on commuting. It can also give parents more control over the educational program and allow for a more individualized approach to education. Children also have the opportunity to use modern technologies, which develops digital skills.

Negatives: The main disadvantages are limited socialization with peers, which can affect the development of social skills. The lack of direct contact with teachers can also lead to lower student engagement.

Why might it be difficult for children to switch from distance learning to traditional school learning? What to do when necessary?

The transition from distance learning to traditional schooling can be difficult for children for a number of reasons: the need to readjust to the rigors of the school day, the change in the pace of learning, the need to interact with more peers, and the challenges of assessing and testing knowledge in a traditional system. To ease this transition, it is worth gradually preparing your child for the new experience, for example by visiting the school, participating in extracurricular activities, or gradually introducing a more structured learning routine at home. Emotional support and open communication with your child about your concerns and expectations are also key.