If you want to find a tutor, you will discover that, in most subjects, you are spoilt for choice. Finding a tutor is not difficult in itself, but making the choice among many well-qualified educators offering their services can be a bit harder. Read more…
Not everyone who takes on helping learners online does it to make a profit. Some people do it as a public service, or simply because they love their subject and want others to love it as much as they do. If you are planning to charge for your online tutoring service, getting your pricing and invoicing right is important. Read more…
Online tutoring jobs can be very versatile, and tailored to suit both tutor and learner. You may have the freedom to decide how you want to structure your tutoring jobs, either opting for a particular model as standard, or using different methods and approaches for different learners. Many people considering taking on online tutoring jobs think primarily about one-to-one tutoring, but group tutoring is also an option for some learners, in some subjects. Read more…
Online tutoring is a term that describes various services, with different levels of involvement in learners’ education on the part of online tutors. From homework help, that may require little more than intelligent supervision, to coaching of students with learning difficulties, online tutoring is a diverse field that demands different skills, qualifications and investment of time and effort by online tutors. Read more…
Amongst the many tasks that online tutors must take on is finding resources or, where necessary, creating their own. This is where the internet comes into its own. Online tutors, whether new to online learning or relatively experienced, will find resources of many different kinds, from teaching materials to support networks of various kinds. Read more…
Online tutoring is not just ordinary tutoring conducted via the internet. In various dimensions it’s a different way of doing things. You may choose to offer an online tutoring service that resembles conventional tutoring, but the medium offers all sorts of exciting possibilities to keep learners involved and interested. If you want your online tutoring to be a cut above the rest, making the most of what you can do online is the way to go. Read more…
The internet, fast broadband and interactive technologies have revolutionized communications. The impact has been huge and education is one area that has reaped the benefits. On the one hand, students and learners of all ages have new access to knowledge in a wide variety of subjects and skills. On the other, the growth of online tutoring jobs has provided earning, as well as learning, opportunities for tens of thousands of online tutors. Read more…
We are still trying to get to grips with the internet revolution. Amid some dire warnings about how bad the internet can be, we also all know that the potential for good is massive. The role of the internet in advancing education is one of those potentials, and online tutoring and distance learning are key examples. Read more…