The Rise of Online Tutoring

In today’s world, we spend much of our time within an online community, spending vast amounts of time and completing many activities online. These include shopping, business transactions, banking, keeping in touch with our love ones, and even playing games. This breakthrough has led to the rise of online tutoring, as it offers many benefits to students, tutors, and parents.
Online tuition is an affordable and flexible solution as you are paying solely for the tutor’s expertise and time without having to cover travel expenses.

Why is online tutoring on the rise
 
Online tutoring is more affordable than other options, and the results are outstanding since professional tutors will often fine tune lessons based on the learning needs of their students.
 
Also, various tech gadgets can be used for tuition like laptops, tablets (iPads), and other mobile devices. A vast array of platforms have emerged which enable students and tutors to communicate during online tuition sessions just as they would during in home tutoring. The online classroom has a whiteboard on the screen which is used by both parties. Audio and video assist in the communication, and a variety of tools can be used to consolidate different ideas. The online classroom can also be used to share and work on worksheets, or work through past assessments.
 
Not to mention the recent pandemic that swept the world and the various lockdowns that came with it. In Victoria, we spent most of 2020 in lockdown, with all students learning from home. Tutors and students had no choice but to teach and learn online.
 
Why tutors prefer to work online
 
Online teaching provides teachers and tutors with greater flexibility, especially when addressing varying learning styles and assisting students in locations outside their local area. Tutors have greater flexibility when scheduling lessons, as they are working from the comfort of their own home.
 
Online tuition is a great way of earning a decent income especially if you’re a qualified teacher specialising in the exact subject area request by your students.
 
What benefits can online tutoring bring for students?
 
The most significant benefit of online tutoring is the process of finding a suitable tutor for your child. Tutors who work with students in their homes have travel limits for obvious reasons. It is difficult to find a tutor who services your local area, is currently available, and who can work effectively with your child. Therefore, online tutoring can provide unique learning experiences specifically tailored to their needs with specifically customised lessons and activities.
 
Tutors can help student improve their confidence, enjoyment and academic performance as they help with areas of difficultly and assists students in their preparation for exams and tests. They can also work with their student on specific problem areas, so your child’s understanding and grades are likely to improve over time.
 
Some disadvantages of online tuition
For some students, the biggest challenge of online learning is the struggle with focusing on the screen for long periods of time. Therefore, it’s imperative for teachers to keep their lessons engaging and interactive because this will help students stay focused on their lessons.
 
Another significant disadvantage to online tutoring is internet connectivity. A consistent internet connection is essential to online learning but is sometimes hard to come by. Slow internet connection and other technical difficulties is detrimental to the online education process.
 
Lastly, some students and parents’ value face-to-face interactions and feel more engaged and connected during in home tutoring sessions. Though it is important to consider online tutoring during lockdowns, illness and other periods of isolation, some families still choose in home tuition as their preference.
 
Overall, as technology advances further, remote tuition is likely to continue to grow and become more affordable in the coming years. Maths is certainly not an easy subject to teach, but the online platform and tools within certainly make it easier than ever before.