Online tutoring?

[Caroline25632]

Mums,

Are you using any youtube channels, websites or apps to tutor your children?

I think it would be less expensive than a person and my kids could learn a lot. Just not sure where to look..

we use my online schooling. its pay per subject. over 5 you get a 10 or 15%discount. good for home educating.

Khan Academy is on youtube and is free

Dear Caroline25632,

I could give you some specific advice if you like :) What are the subjects and school years you want to find online resources for?

If your children are generally good at studying on their own I certainly agree online resources are the best way to go.

I think it would be less expensive than a person and my kids could learn a lot. Just not sure where to look..

That’s like saying, “I think that it would be a lot less expensive to build my own conservatory I just need someone to show me how to do it”

@Caroline25632 I am a big believer in apps and online tools. Both of my children (studying for GCSEs) use an app called "EasyA". It connects them with tutors on-demand, and they can ask as many questions as they want. It works out much cheaper than hiring an in-person tutor and can be more effective I've found. My son, who isn't naturally talented at maths, is able to get help in minutes and doesn't have to schedule sessions in advance (he's a busy boy so this can be tough). I've put the link below:

apps.apple.com/us/app/easya/id1478549100

There are many online tutoring sites available that offer tutoring services. But if you are looking for the best online tutoring site then I would like to recommend TutorEye, they provide high-quality online tutoring services.
www.tutoreye.com/

It's an entirely different set up. Khan academy is very good. But if you want 1-2-1 tutoring tailored to your child's needs and weaknesses, taking time to explain in a way your child can grasp, then a real person (if they are the right one!) is what you need.

The one issue with online tutors is knowing what the examiners want. Having a maths or English degree is great, but that means they haven't studied at GCSE level (for example) for years, are (potentially) unaware of the changes and can miss things.

A face-to-face tutor does more than just the teaching - looking at the presentation of work - is it legible, the structure of answers and so on.

You do gets what you pays for. We are talking around 2k over 2 years to secure a place at a top grammar with the value of over £100k of tuition fees for free. A human is probably better. It is the instant feedback, overall knowledge, rapport and mini servings of pastoral care you get as well. Plus the local advice on schools and entrance systems. Lots of tutors use online apps as well with the students, such as Boffa or Atom. They are not enough on their own, but they are pretty conservatory panels. Just get the professionals in for a professional job.

The cost has always put me off the whole tutoring thing, but I found an interesting option whilst mindlessly scrolling through facebook today that I think might be perfect for ds!! Seneca are offering a new online tutoring service, which is only £200 for the year and I think that gets you access to support during office hours - all the tutors work on their content too so they're on it with exam requirements..

@Caroline25632 I'd say it depends what you're looking for. Have you tried Hegarty YT videos?

Hi all! Just wondered if anyone could give a bit of advice/guidance in relation to home schooling. We are having issues regarding our youngest sons year 7 placement. We are in a more rural area rather than urban so good schools are few and far between. We are considering home schooling him for the 3 years he would have been at the middle school and putting him back into mainstream for his last years. Any advice would be much appreciated.

The website Outschool has curriculum and non- curriculum group lessons for as little as about £4 an hour. Plenty of UK teachers on there who offer National Curriculum lessons. Some do individual tutoring, too. Used by lots of homeschoolers and those in school.

Sorry, £4 a half-hour.