Thursday 20 December 2012

My perspective on tutoring

I am tutoring online since 3 years and i have worked on wiziq, elluminate, twiddla, etc...
My aim while tutoring is that student should master the concept. I believe that math needs more and more practice so i give my student questions ranging from very simple to most difficult.
Online tutoring is different than F2F tutoring; the reason is students are new to technology. Conventionally we use pen and paper but when it comes to digital board, it becomes difficult to teach and learn. one option is using digital pen and tablet but not every student have that moreover sometimes there are problems like internet speed is low at either end or student have lost microphone etc., so they lose interest in those sessions. But if a session is fully planned and a targeted session for a particular student, I have seen that student is indulge fully in session and grasp hold on concept. 
We should give our students time to get used to the technology. We should include pictures and graphics in session, so that they don’t get a monotonous session, include variety of questions, for eg if we teach fractions we can take sessions on:

1.    Addition of fractions,
2.    Subtraction of fractions,
3.    Multiplication of fractions,
4.    Division of fractions,
5.    Addition of fractions with unlike denominators,
6.    Subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators,
7.    Multiplication of fractions with unlike denominators,
8.    Division of fractions with unlike denominators,
9.    Addition of mixed fractions,
10. Subtraction of mixed  fractions,
11. Multiplication of mixed  fractions,
12. Division of mixed fractions,
13. Addition of mixed fractions with unlike denominators,
14. Subtraction of mixed  fractions with unlike denominators,
15. Multiplication of mixed  fractions with unlike denominators,
16. Division of mixed fractions with unlike denominators.

It depends on grade we are tutoring and level of student how much we should teach them.
So while tutoring we should keep in mind that we have to add value to them, they should understand completely what we am tutoring, and they should not lose interest. Teaching is not and easy task, it requires much devotion towards willing to understand students requirement, their grey areas and deciding about the method which will suit them.

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HappY Tutoring!!! 



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Saturday 1 December 2012

What is online tutoring?

Hi Friends,

After Writing so many articles my students and friends oftenly ask me how do i describe online tutoring? what online tutoring is in actual sense?

online tutoring refers to the techniques used for managing students’ learning in an online environment.  This can include a range of activities such as guiding students through their given tasks, managing their online communication or overseeing collaborative work.

Online tutoring offers the potential for connection in a flexible, creative manner.  It affords the possibility of time for reflection in discussions, brings flexibility to participation and location, increased possibilities for peer support, collaboration and interactivity and a permanent record of discussions which have taken place.  Yet, there are issues to be aware of too.  For example, because there is no face to face contact you will have to find alternative ways of bringing the group together in their virtual learning space. You will need to check on students periodically to ensure that they are not being prevented from participating because of technical challenges or other hidden issues.






Online tutoring skills and abilities



  • Engage students with the course from the very beginning
  • Provide clear direction and support
  • Create effective online activities
  • Develop a good online relationship with students
  • Be enthusiastic and encourage enthusiasm
  • Communicate in an effective and accessible manner
  •  Design engaging well-structured activities
  •   Monitor and evaluate students’ progress