Home Learning
We know this is a challenging time
but we’re here to support YOU!
This page will be your 'go to' for all things home learning. With handy hints & tips, extra support and guidance, you’ll make sure you have everything you need to ace learning from home!
So, before we get in to all of that, we wanted to make you aware of the support available for your mental health and well being.
Safeguarding
Even though you’re not in college, we will continue to support you and your families at this difficult and uncertain time.
If you have any concerns or want to seek advice on protecting or safeguarding a young person, please contact our designated safeguarding lead, Alison Maynard on 07747 472 554 or via email alison.maynard@tynecoast.ac.uk. This will be checked daily and we will respond to any concerns.
You course tutors will also be on hand to offer full support.
View all our college safeguarding officers here.
College counsellors
Don't forget, our college counsellors are always here to offer support - even when you're not in college.
Get in touch with our college counsellors here:
Jude Fletcher via email at judith.fletcher@tynecoast.ac.uk or call 07849090641
Karen Ambelez via email at karen.ambelez@tynecoast.ac.uk
Extra well being support
It can be tough when you’re stuck indoors but here’s some helpful wellbeing sites if you need a bit of extra support.
https://www.educationsupport.org.uk
Crisis Team North Tyneside 0191 814 8899
Right, here we go!
earning with how and what you should be studying.
How to
access online learning
You will have instructions from your course tutors about
online learning with how and what you should be studying.
Your course tutors will be using Microsoft Teams and you will be added to your class group. You can have live chats with classmates and tutors, view files and send work to your tutors using this software.
You should also access learning materials from Moodle
View our 'Using Microsoft Teams' guide here.
If you are still struggling to get logged on to Teams e-mail helpdesk@tynecoast.ac.uk. Please include your student ID number in the e-mail, a member of our IT Support team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Reporting an absence
If you are ill and cannot study at home, please report your absence to your course tutor as they may set work deadlines so will need to be aware if you cannot meet these.
Hints & tips to help YOU work from home
We understand it’s a challenging and uncertain time for all our students but we are here to support YOU every step of the way. Here’s our handy hints and tips for learning at home.
- Create a specialised workspace
Find a workspace that works for you. Whether that be the living room, dining room or a spare room just make sure it is free from distractions and it’s not your bed!
- Take breaks
When working from home it can be hard to stay focussed but
you need regular breaks to help recharge your batteries.
That’s why we give you regular breaks at college so why not try and stick to the same break times?
- Routine!
Set a routine to keep you motivated otherwise you’ll
struggle to be productive. It can help to stick to the same routine you have at
college. That way you can help bring some routine to this uncertain time. Create a regular sleeping pattern. Just because you’re not coming in to college doesn’t mean you should stay up all hours and have a lie in. Try your best to have between 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night – you’ll be thankful for it!
- Get a good night sleep
- Keep yourself motivated
- Set a to-do list
Set a to-do list for the day with everything you want to achieve that day– no matter how small! Try to stick to it so you can feel productive. Don’t worry if you don’t manage to do everything on it just add it on your list for the next day.
- Switch OFF
It’s important to switch off at the end of your studies. It can be easy to study all hours when you’re working from home but you need time to relax. Close your workbook, shutdown your computer or laptop and have some time to yourself.
- Follow us on social media.
We will be posting updates on our social media pages (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin) so make sure you give us a follow and turn on notifications so you don’t miss anything! It’s not all updates though! We’ll be posting lots of fun social content for you to get involved so give us a follow!
- Start a WhatsApp group
Studying from home and not seeing your classmates everyday
can be a struggle. Why not set up a WhatsApp group so you can all keep in touch
and support each other with your studies. It’s also important to socialise
while you’re social distancing even a FaceTime with a friend will help.
We’re here to help YOU!
Don’t forget, we’re always here to help. You still can still
contact your course tutors with questions or ask for help.
Be positive. Be resilient. Stay motivated!
Need more support?
View our useful library resources here.
Here's a range of websites to also support you in your home learning. You can also download lots of apps to help you study and stay focussed.
- Search for lots of literature across a range of subjects with Google Scholar
- Tips and tricks to help any students studying Functional Skills with BBC Bitesize.
- Get maths smart using free worksheets and revision notes with Study Maths.
- Search for a range of study resources as well as create study timetables, flashcards and mind maps with Get Revising.
- Get online support and resources mapped to your qualification with City & Guilds SmartScreen.
- Access to daily lunchtime live group tutorials, as well as short explainer videos and written resources for GCSE students using My Tutor Online School.
- JSTOR are offering extended free access to journals and academic resources. You can create a free account and read up to 100 articles per month until the end of June 2020.
You can also download lots of apps to help you study and stay focussed.
Focus
Keeper – Time Management
Flora – Focus & Study
Adapt – Revision Timetable
Cooking at Home