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Thoughts on online tutoring?

8 replies

SineadBlue · 23/10/2020 13:00

In this pandemic everything seems to be more and more online these days. Would you consider online tutoring, or is it just not the same as in person?

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mrbutler · 23/10/2020 18:06

I am an online tutor and because teachers have been forced to become proficient in online platforms, it really works.

Allmyfavouritepeople · 23/10/2020 18:08

I'm a tutor and I've been pleasantly surprised. Works great for year 3 and above and it's okay for infant children particularly if they are tech-orientated. Works out better for me as no lost time in travelling either.

cuddlymunchkin · 23/10/2020 18:10

Definitely not as good as face to face. It was fine over lockdown but most tutors certainly round here are back f2f because it's simply so much more beneficial than online.

F2f tuition can continue in person as it is an educational activity, and with the appropriate measures in place (PPE, window open, T seating position, hand sanitiser etc it works.

Don't be fobbed off with online!

thedaytodayyesterday · 23/10/2020 18:11

I’ve been teaching music online since March. ITs going brilliantly and I’ve only lost the odd client who is isn’t technically savvy but gained plenty of others. I THink people are happy with online studies as in many ways it is much ore convenient than having to drive somewhere to attend lessons.

fizzingbubbleseffervescence · 23/10/2020 22:51

I’m a chemistry tutor. I’ve always taught face to face and I thought online would be rubbish. However with all the restrictions and uncertainty I’ve been doing Skype lessons and there’s hardly any difference. I think like anything it’ll depend on the teacher/student but it’s worked well for my pupils

rosesinmygarden · 24/10/2020 11:26

I'm a primary tutor and went 100% online in March. Didn't lose a single client and lots of people booked extra. It worked brilliantly and everyone was very happy with what they were getting for their money. They all had the choice to leave and didn't.

Since September I've been offering a choice of online and in person with the understanding that we may have to move back to online. Only 6 out of my 21 students have come back in person to my offices and the rest have chosen to stay online so it clearly works very well for them.

It tends to be people whose school's online provision was dire who are anti online tuition, or those who have never actually tried it and make assumptions. It's a personal choice of course and some children may struggle with the technology but in my opinion the quality of tuition is down to choosing a decent tutor who is invested in providing excellent lessons, not the method of delivery.

The main issue some people seem to have is thinking that their child won't possibly be able to concentrate for an online session but this would be the same for in person in my opinion (possibly some exceptions for SEND). A decent teacher will ensure the child knows how to use the technology and they'll make the lesson engaging and interesting.

My daughter is 15 and has two carefully chosen online tutors every week. They are worth every penny and she's making excellent progress. I love the fact that I don't have to take her anywhere or have someone else in the house.

So, personal choice I guess but it can work brilliantly and has many advantages over face to face, especially at the moment.

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TEC1978 · 20/12/2020 21:05

I tutor online and I really enjoy it. It gives me loads more control on my time and I earn slightly more.

I market myself through myqualifiedteacher.org as they're completely free.

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