Are School Homework Assignments Necessary, Should Homework Be Banned
Parental support for teachers and children regarding homework assignments
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Times, they are a-changing. The era of running downstairs and asking Mom or Dad to help with homework may be coming to an end. These days, students can just as easily use a computer or cell phone to receive homework help.
Welcome to the New World of Homework Hotlines!
And, what a crowded world it is fast becoming! Over the last year or so, there has been a virtual explosion of new homework hotlines, with a new one seeming to pop up every day. (Some businesses use the word "hotline" but are actually homework information sites with articles and links or paid tutoring services.)
There is a homework hotline to suit every family, student and budget: free and paid; local, national and international; immediate help and those where someone will get back to you later. A student might call down the street and talk to the friendly librarian, or send an email to a guy across the country, or even chat with a woman in an entirely different country. Some hotlines are only available for a few hours after school; others stay "open" 24/7.
You know, just in case your first grader needs help with those sight words at 3 o’clock in the morning.
So, are these homework hotlines a good thing or not? Once again, my answer is: it depends. If a student simply needs to be pointed in the right direction or has a relatively easy question- then, yes, homework hotlines can be helpful. However, if a student is using a homework hotline because of true lack of understanding and/or a huge deadline looming overhead…
Better talk to a tutor or teacher.
We are always looking for quick fixes, aren’t we?
Be Prepared
If you think your family might one day want to use a homework hotline, I recommend writing down the phone numbers and/or website addresses now, before you need them. Think ahead and at least try to keep the tears and desperation (you or your child’s) to a minimum.
I prefer local or state hotlines over national and international ones because they are more likely to be familiar with your school’s expectations and assignments and state standards. Check with your school district, neighborhood library or state office of education to find the best local homework hotlines.
You gotta love free, live homework help- especially if it’s local.
A Word About Homework Hotlines and Safety
Students should never, ever give out their personal information on the phone or online, and the same rule applies to homework hotlines. Teach your children to never give out their last name, home address, school name, home phone or credit card number. If anyone asks for this type of information, hang up and immediately tell your parents, teacher or another adult you trust.
Author: Angela Norton Tyler
Angela Norton Tyler is the author of the book Tutor Your Child to Reading Success. She is also an educator, business owner and speaker-trainer. This mother of two wears many hats, but the common thread running through them all: empowering parents. Please visit her website http://www.family-homework-answers.com/homework-philosophy.html today to find out how Angela can help empower you, your family, your school or your organization
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I’m pleased to point out that many (most) of the teachers have started using their own teacher page to communicatehomework, project due dates and share general information with their students and parent community. … Read more…
An Example of Teachers Page:-
2B Homework Hotline: Monday, March 9th
Welcome to our new "Homework Hotline" for 2B. Here you can find more details about daily assignments and also find out about special events in our classroom. Homework will be posted sometime after 3:30 everyday, in English and Spanish. … Read more…
Homework Hotlines provide students with instant homework help- and give parents a break. Or, do they? Read more…
Hotlines Help Students and Parents
Over the last year or so, there has been a virtual explosion of new homework hotlines, with a new one seeming to pop up every day. … Read more…
Homework Hotlines Help Students and Parents
The era of running downstairs and asking Mom or Dad to help with homework may be coming to an end. These days, students can just as easily use a computer or cell phone to receive homework help. Welcome to the World of Homework Hotlines! … Read more…
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