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Whether you are looking to improve an area of your child’s education or if you’re an adult learner, tutoring is something all of us can benefit from.
Traditionally, tutoring has always been carried out in person. But increasingly, the service is moving online.
If you’ve never experienced online tutoring before, here is why it’s worth considering along with what to expect from each session.
Online tutoring involves an experienced professional teaching you or your child a chosen subject over a video call. You can be tutored in practically any subject such as English, Maths, History, Languages, Music or Science.
As with in-person tutoring, you’ll be expected to complete the work to the best of your ability which includes any homework they give you too. Though unlike in a classroom environment, you will get complete one to one support to help you overcome any difficulties. It’s due to this individualised approach that sees many people shine with tutoring, even in subjects they previously failed in.
Sessions may cover a subject on a general basis or help you work towards an exam. Be sure to discuss any requirements with your tutor beforehand so that they can adapt the sessions to suit whatever you need them for.
You get to learn a new skill
Suitable for all ages
Improves confidence
Round the clock availability
Catch up on missed education
Opens up more job opportunities
Can access the best tutors regardless of your location
No travelling time/fees involved
You are going to need to see your tutor (and content they share on the screen) as well as hear them, so a webcam to enable video-conferencing is a must.
Sessions are usually held on Zoom, Skype or Google Hangouts, though you may require additional software to collaborate on the work. Such tasks could include answering equations on the screen or taking a spelling quiz. If so, your tutor will advise you of what you need.
If you live in a crowded home or if there is a lot of background noise, you may find it helpful to wear headphones for your session. As most headphones have a built-in microphone, this can also make the audio clearer too.
Make sure you have plenty of resources to take notes with!
For certain qualifications, you may require specific texts or practice exams. Ask your tutor before your session if you’re unsure. They may also provide you with materials to print out too.
The vast majority of tutors will be highly specialised in their chosen subject, and will usually have some form of teaching qualification. It’s important to pick the right area of specialism, as even a topic such as Maths has several different levels. For example, if hiring a tutor for your primary school child, you wouldn’t typically choose someone who only teaches at degree level.
Most tutors will have some form of a website or social media so that you can get a feel for their teaching style. Ideally, the individual will be encouraging and will look to make the sessions enjoyable, especially for younger children.
If you or your child has any learning difficulties, it’s a good idea to find a tutor who has experience in adapting the lesson plans to suit individual needs.
One of the best ways to select the right tutor is to do plenty of research and read their customer reviews or testimonials. Speak with them over the phone or over video, and explain why you are looking for a tutor to see if your goals and learning styles align.
The average rating for Bark Tutors is 4.85, based on 92,145 reviews
5/5
based on 92,145 reviews
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