How can Home Tutors teach online lessons

BRIEF WALK -THROUGH OF THE ARTICLE 

1. Why is online tutoring important?

2. Do you have to be tech - savvy for conducting the classes?

3. What are the mandatory requirements to start Online Home tutoring?

4. How to build up confidence to provide Online Home Tutoring?

Are you stressed about not being able to continue working as a home tutor in Lucknow due to this rising pandemic? 

Cheer up !

Your students are missing you as much as you’re missing them.

Hardly had the Private Home tutors got back to their feet when this second wave hit the country again. Tutoring is one of the highly growing professions amongst teachers and students seen in the past years. Many retired teachers and college going students depend on home tutoring as an additional income.

However due to the rise of COVID-19, Calling Home tutors in Delhi or other cities at home is not safe. 

But this ride of learning and teaching shouldn’t stop. We are in the 21st century where we have easy access to all the things. We can connect to anyone in milliseconds & we can learn almost anything that we want.

Online teaching has become a buzz in the educational field where every now and then we witness different tutors coming up with new ideas and innovation to virtually help their students. Schools have been reaching and conducting exams online successfully since the past year. So why not Home tutors come up with the same.

As the new academic year is just about to begin - Here we present to you a complete guide on how Home tutors can take online classes without any hindrance and talk about some major problems faced by the tutors.

Learning has no age bars - you can easily learn how to take online classes sitting inside the four walls effectively and in a much more  interactive way than regular classes. 

Though teaching online has become quite popular but Physics home tutors are still not sure how to get started or they are not much confident about it.

Now talking about online teaching - you need to make a list of what materials do you need, how to prepare for the class and most importantly how to teach the students virtually. 

As you keep on reading the article, you’ll cover all the aspects one by one.

How to start teaching online?

All you need to start with is a desktop computer with a good internet connection and a skype account. The style of teaching never remains the same when it comes to online classes. You need to curate the lessons and discuss with the students about the lessons as a prior preparation. 

Having a conversation with the parents about the insights and expectations will help you to develop a bond of trust with the parents.

Now we will be answering some questions that can help you start the lessons -

Where can you conduct online lessons?

You can provide online lessons on the zoom app. This application is not only free of cost but also teacher friendly. You can share your screen, use whiteboards for explanations and also create break out rooms for students. 

Teach Online with Zoom - Beginners Tutorial will brief you from base to peak about how you can start a meeting in zoom & also some amazing features you can use.

You can start using Google Meet for free if you want  an alternate  to conduct classes other than a zoom app. 

Teachers Guide For Distance Learning Tutorial- This complete guide will help you to discover all the necessary steps that you need to follow for setting up the class. 

Only  a tech - savvy person can take online classes?

The biggest discouragement amongst the teachers is that they never had a technical background and it is impossible for them to give lectures online. 

This is nothing but a self cooked mindset !

Once you start to take the sessions, this will soon become your new normal and you will start to enjoy it. The features are limited and the only ‘new skill’ is being camera friendly. It is where the real struggle lies. We are not used to speaking in front of the camera. No matter what you do in life, there is always a first time. You may hesitate at beginning but steadily you will enjoy it.

etacude YouTube Channel is much more than tips and tricks for teachers teaching online. Follow this Youtube channel to upgrade your skills for teaching students.

Using props, tailor made class notes & fun activities can help you grab the attention of your students. 

When you are all set to take the sessions and the only thing you require is motivation. Here is what you should follow -

• Ice - breakers

Before starting the classes make sure to break the ice or break the monotony. Plan fun activities, fun revision sessions of the last lesson taught or any such activity that helps the students become more enthusiastic about your lessons. 

• Record your sessions 

Recording your sessions and watching them again can help you make better preparations. It will easily help you spot your errors and moreover you will become a better presenter.

• Look to the camera

Looking at the camera means you are looking at the student. No matter how nervous you are, it will surely help you to communicate better with the child.

• Be prepared, stay prepared 

Online sessions have to be made interactive and lively. Be confident in your voice & expression. Have your class notes prepared and believe in yourself which ultimately makes way to confidence.