Geek Culture
How to Create the Best School from Home Space for Your Children
Even if you have some experience teleworking, when it comes to creating a remote learning setup at home, there are some particularities you need to take into account, such as factoring in your children’s likes and dislikes.
Whether you are only now embarking on this adventure, or you simply want to improve your existing homeschooling space, this distance learning advice will help you stay on track and on top of everything.
ORGANIZE WITH COLOR
Before you start carving out a learning corner, ask yourself what your child’s needs are in terms of space and supplies, and consider using his or her favorite colors, animals, and heroes in the process.
Take color usage one step further and employ it to better organize the space — it is equally fun and functional. This is because your child’s brain will recognize color much faster than processing a text label. All you have to do is assign a color to each class and keep the study materials separated in folders and bins of those colors. Apply this to notes and labels in the school schedule as well.
If you want to take color-coding to the next level, teach them how to use it for note-taking by assigning different highlighter colors for titles, subtopics, formulas, or new words.
ARRANGE A DEDICATED SPACE
If you have extra space around the house, you are in the luck, but crowded homes can accommodate learning nooks too — you just have to get creative about it. It could be an unused spot under the stairs, or you could try to fit a desk into the walk-in closet. The bottom line is that your children need their own dedicated space to learn when going to school from home and ensuring that is fundamental.
This private corner away from distractions will help them focus better, will help set routines and it will increase their motivation to learn. Moreover, putting effort into arranging their individual study space will set an example for making education a priority in your family.
Assigning a dedicated space is not enough though. You should also take into account that a distance-learning home setup must be well-lit, visually stimulating and it must ensure comfort, so set some time and budget aside to adapt said space with these attributes in mind.
5 HOMESCHOOL SPACE IDEAS
- Separate the learning space from the rest of the room by using a different color carpet, room dividers, or multipurpose pieces of furniture like stackable storage drawers and shelves.
- If you lack space, consider buying a foldable wall-mounted table. You can also mount file holders and floating shelves to maximize the vertical space.
- Make room for a whiteboard or a chalkboard. Alternatively, you can transform a part of the wall with chalkboard paint or wallpaper. You can also add a magnetic coat to it and attach colorful letters, numbers, and photos.
- Repurpose regular household items like drawer dividers and multi-drawer toolboxes to store pencils, markers, and other school supplies.
- Add pegboard shelving, as it will be easily customized as time passes and children’s needs change. Think about other versatile furniture options that will save you time and money in the long run.
Keep in mind that by creating an organized homeschool room set up, your child’s personality and productivity can truly shine. Are you excited to start investing in your children’s school-from-home space yet? We hope these key points helped pave the way to better distance learning.
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.
Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.
Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.
What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.
In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.
According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.
In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!
Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
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