Astronaut Scott Kelly offers coronavirus lockdown tips for keeping kids motivated to study
Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly has a unique insight into staying engaged and motivated while in isolation.
In 2016 Kelly became the first American to spend 12 consecutive months in space when he completed an epic 340-day stint on the International Space Station.
With remote learning replacing physical classrooms for millions of children during the coronavirus lockdown, Kelly says that kids’ long-term goals and aspirations are more important than ever.
ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY: HOW I WENT FROM BAD STUDENT TO SPACE STAR
“I think it’s important to let them know that their education is still important despite everything that is going on out there,” he said, acknowledging that the lockdown has brought plenty of challenges for children and their parents. “Distance learning, or homeschooling, it’s good for some kids, but not all.”
Kelly spoke to Fox News prior to taking part in Research Quest Live, which let students participate in live sessions with professional educators from the Natural History Museum of Utah while schools are closed. The former astronaut will take part in an hourlong Q&A as part of Research Quest Live on Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday.
Perseverance, he told Fox News, will eventually pay off for students struggling with distance learning. “I recognize that it’s not easy – often things that are meaningful are hard and challenging,” he added. “Find inspiration where you can find it.”
ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY: MY INCREDIBLE YEAR IN SPACE AND THE 'CRAZY RIDE' BACK TO EARTH
Read more
No comments:
Post a Comment