Considering the importance of utilizing appropriate teaching methodologies in the online mode of learning, this article discusses the aspects affecting engagement in online tutoring in terms of its effectiveness and execution. (Refer to our previous blog for its features, types, benefits, and potential downfalls.)

Online Tuition for Different Types of Students

Different types of students have different learning needs. All these needs are considered while opting for online tuition.

• Primary school students (K-8) require interactive activities and high levels of multimedia in order to engage in learning and build competency.
• High school (K-12) students require knowledge of specific subjects and test-taking skills.
• College students enroll in various online/on-campus courses to get ready for jobs and field specializations. 

Online tutoring can cater to the varied learning needs of students. Therefore, it serves as the best means to engage different types of learners, even in remote areas with low infrastructural requirements.

Is Online Tutoring Effective?

Effectiveness of Online Tuition

Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible for students and tutors to be physically present for a class. The reason is that students might be living too far or a suitable local tutor may not be available. Online tutoring comes to the rescue in such cases. Its effectiveness can be understood with the help of the following features.

1. Classes are interactive and the lessons are adaptable.
2. It allows instant practice and feedback.
3. Students get access to the best tutors.
4. Students learn at their own pace.
5. Online classes can be recorded.
6. Students can clear their doubts easily.

How can Online Tutoring Help College Students?

Online tutoring is being adopted by students worldwide either to learn or to earn. It is of great help, particularly for college students who are engaged in several activities to gear up for their future. The fact that it allows learning from the comfort of one’s own space works as a tremendous advantage. Thus, many students take up online tutoring as a part-time job along with their studies as it proves to be highly beneficial for them in the following ways.

I. Clearer Concepts

Students prepare the concepts by themselves before teaching. This makes the concepts clearer, eliminates doubts, and increases knowledge. Furthermore, teaching other students also helps in longer retention through repeated practice.

II. Financial Sufficiency

College students can earn extra money by tutoring to meet their additional expenses. Also, earning while learning makes them confident enough to manage their expenses and they gain financial independence.

III. Utilization of Time

College students engage in various activities throughout the day and must manage their time efficiently. Online tutoring helps students use their time productively and also saves time by teaching without having to commute.

IV. Keeping up with the Global Competition

Students can get hands-on experience in the competitive world while pursuing higher education and taking online classes simultaneously. This helps them to prepare for a job and provides them an edge over their competition.

V. Improved Communication Skills

Online tutors interact with many students from different parts of the world as they conduct classes. This builds confidence as they learn to communicate and express themselves effectively, consequently improving their communication skills.

Online tutoring provides an open platform to teach and learn without stepping out of the house. Moreover, it allows learners from all age groups to have access to various courses based on their interests. The students engaged in it get more exposure and become a part of the global community. Hence, it prepares them to face the challenges of a competitive world and to perform their jobs effectively in the future by developing crucial skills.

Read more about online tutoring on our previous blog.

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Benefits of Online Tutoring

• This approach to teaching does not pose any geographic limitations and enables the same knowledgeable tutors who conduct face-to-face classes to administer learning but via new means. Thus, this frees the tutors from having to travel to the tutee’s location, and the sessions can be arranged as per the convenience of the tutee. Also, impromptu sessions in case of doubts or for understanding specific topics can also be easily arranged.

• Online learning is becoming fast prevalent in universities and the job sector. Students opting for online tutoring become familiar with the commonly used online learning tools early.

• With the presence of personal computers and the internet in the majority of households, online tutoring has quickly established itself as a legitimate medium of knowledge transfer. Moreover, various government-officiated tests and exams are now being conducted online. This is a testament to the fact that the internet is now an essential tool for education and learning.

Its Potential Downfalls

Synchronous v/s Asynchronous Online Tutoring

One-on-One v/s One-to-Many Teaching

According to various surveys and studies, most students prefer one-to-one learning as opposed to being taught as a group. However, this comes with its own challenges.

The training that most tutors receive prepares them on how to attend a class. Thus, a one-on-one situation may prove to be uncomfortable. Another problem arises when the relationship between them becomes blurred. This situation occurs when the teacher-tutor interaction becomes familiar since the entire focus of the tutor is on a single tutee.

Conversely, this undivided focus on the strengths and weaknesses of a single student can be conducive to the student’s growth. As a consequence of this focused attention, the teacher is able to tailor the study structure based on a single person’s need, and not to those of a group of unique proficiencies.

• The relatively recent and reliable presence of certain key technology has added another crucial facet to the ecosystem of online teaching. That facet is Live Online Tutoring.
• Live Online Tutoring entails the student and the teacher interacting in real-time. This ensures that clear communication takes place between them.
• This form of tutoring closely resembles traditional face-to-face tutoring, although it is not a complete education per se.

For further reading, refer this Emerging EdTech webpage for a fascinating insight into the benefits and drawbacks of Online Teaching. You can also read about One-to-One teaching in-depth at this TEFL & TESOL Training webpage.

You can also read our article about the best practices associated with effective online tutoring here.

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