The Pros and Cons of Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is an area relatively new, as compared to face-to-face tutoring, and therefore people are reluctant to try it. Parents and students have a natural tendency to assume that online tuition can hardly match face-to-face tuition. Our experience reveals that much depends on the age of the student, what subject is being taught and if the student has self-discipline. Below are a few pros and cons that we at Bookatutor think are important points to consider before deciding if online private tuition is the most suitable option.
Pros
- Online tuition can be the perfect solution for older students who are comfortable with computer technology and virtual environments.
- Online tuition is convenient. It can save time, travel expenses and in some cases can be slightly cheaper than face-to-face tuition.
- Parents feel calmerand comfortable knowing their child is safe at home. They greatly like the fact that they can even monitor the quality of online lessons.
- Computer software permits users to record, save and access information at a later date. The whole lesson could even be recorded and kept on file.
- Students using digital pens can allow the tutor to see what is being written in real time.
Cons
- Online tuition can't substitute human interaction and observance of facial expressions in the same way as face-to-face tuition.
- Students need to acquire new technical skills to handle frozen computer screens or server downtime - this can cause added frustration.
- Some complex subjects are more difficult to explain online. When teaching a young child how to multiply, subtract or similar, the tutor can't physically show the child with actions what they are trying to explain.
- If the student becomes frustrated or upset over a certain task, it's not easy for the tutor to console the student without being physically present (again lack of personal interaction),
Online tuition is on the increase but Bookatutor has noticed that the majority of requests for online tuition come from older students - from the age of 16 and above. Of course some younger children as well can successfully engage with a private online tutor, but we do think that parental assistance and guidance could be necessary to help the child overcome any possible technical issues. If you and your child are tech-savvy then do try out online tutoring. Bookatutor is primarily focused towards face-to-face tuition although online tuition is available from our registered tutors who have already received positive feedback from providing face-to-face tuition. This provides a certain peace of mind for parents and students approaching a stranger online for the first time.If you live in a remote area where transport is a problem, online tuition can be a good alternative.
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