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How Technology’s Evolution Has Transformed Online Tutoring
Online tutoring has come a long way in a few short years. Beginning with a type of question and answer system, where the student posed a question online, and a tutor came along later and answered the question, online tutoring has evolved into an online platform where students and tutors can meet in real time for lessons on specific subject matter.
As technology continues to advance rapidly, online tutoring continues to improve. In fact, the COVID pandemic and its subsequent shutdowns have forced online tutoring to meet the needs of students learning at home and educators teaching long distance. Let's take a look at how technology advancements have transformed online tutoring in recent years.
Why Consider a Career as an Online Tutor?
If you're reading this article, then you probably possess deep knowledge of specific subject matter and are interested in sharing this expertise with others to help them succeed.
Becoming an online tutor for TutorMe is the perfect career opportunity to share your gift of knowledge with others.
Whether you're interested in tutoring part-time or full-time, here are five very compelling reasons why you should consider a career as an online tutor.
Introverts Have The Potential To Learn More Effectively Via Online Tutoring
The pandemic thrust students and teachers into virtual learning with little time to prepare. Many teachers and students alike had to figure out how to adapt on the fly. Some students struggled to acclimate to online learning.
For many introverted students, however, online learning gave them new opportunities to thrive. Some students quickly discovered that online learning provided more opportunities to learn at their own pace, slightly separated from other students.
Online learning, in many cases, also offers more direct, one-on-one interaction with an instructor.
Academic Integrity in Online Tutoring Matters
Academic integrity means demonstrating honesty and good morals in all aspects of academia. Students, teachers, tutors, and anyone else involved in education should show this type of integrity, whether in a physical classroom or at home.
Academic integrity is particularly essential in online learning. Keep reading to find out why it’s so important for tutors and students to remain honest throughout the learning process.
How Online Tutoring is Boosting Academic Recovery in K-12 Students
The pandemic is finally dwindling, and many students are finally able to return to a more conventional school schedule. However, the resulting learning loss and opportunity gaps are still very much an issue for K-12 students.
The average student lagged approximately five months behind in learning due to the pandemic. Some groups, including economically disadvantaged students and students with learning disabilities, have fallen even further behind.