Sunday, February 20, 2011

Assisting Your Kids To Learn

By Mae Andrews


Technology has changed many aspects of human life; even education is being affected. Whereas there used to be a time when the only way you could attain help for your child was to go someplace and get them to tutored, now they can be tutored at home from your computer screen.

Since tutoring online is based on the principles of one-to-one tutoring, it is just as effective. Some parents may be shy of trusting their child's education to a computer screen but, in some cases, online tutoring may even be better than tutoring in person.

Online, the student is separated from the tutor by miles and a screen. Tutoring software creates a simulated environment that is best suited for the learning process.

This relatively new method of tutoring is becoming very popular among people nowadays, due to its low costs and extreme convenience.

Flexibility of schedule is one convenience of online tutoring. It can be in the evening or on the weekend, and you don't have to worry about actually transporting students to the tutor or vice versa.

When being tutored online, kids don't have to worry about their friends finding out and embarrassing them. Kids can be cruel, and it is not unheard of for a kid to be teased because he needs tutoring. Online tutoring is much more discreet and allows students to maintain a measure of anonymity.

Attaining tutoring through online means is much cheaper than actually hiring a private tutor to come to your house. A virtual lesson can cost as little as $20, so the economic benefits are clear

Online tutoring companies are always sure to hire experienced tutors to work for their company. You can be sure that whoever is tutoring your child has experience and certifications in their particular field.

Compassion and understanding are also things that you can be sure to get from online tutors. Tutoring companies conduct intensive background checks to ensure that tutors are properly fitted for the job. So consider switching from private tutoring to an online tutoring service. It is a very wise decision.




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