Owl Tutors on TheSchoolRun.com

We spoke to TheSchoolRun.com about the many benefits of online tuition, something that many students are experiencing for the first time now.

Lawrence June, 2020

“How I tutor online” – 11+ and 13+ school entrance

In this blog, we talk to Jacqueline (one of our most experienced online school entrance tutors) about how she prepares children for school entrance exams online and the platforms she finds work best.

Mike April, 2020 3 Comments

“How I tutor online” – IB Maths and Physics

In this blog, we talk to Alan (one of our most experienced online IB tutors) about how he teaches Maths and Physics online and the platforms he finds work best.

Mike April, 2020 3 Comments

How to tutor science online: Keeping things practical, outside of the lab

Teaching Science online may seem a difficult task, particularly for topics typically demonstrated in the school laboratory. However, as Phil sets out in this blog, for every challenge, there is a solution. While great communication between tutor and student is key, along with careful preparation ahead of each session, there is nothing to say that online Science tuition cannot be practical and interactive!

Phil April, 2020

Online tuition for 5 and 6-year-olds: Does it really work?

Our lead 7 Plus tutor Judith sets out the pros and cons of online tuition for 5 and 6 year olds. While there can be the odd technical glitch, students are getting increasingly tech savvy and online tuition widens access to top tutors, wherever you are.

Judith January, 2020 14 Comments

How does online tutoring work? Inspirational English teaching online

You do not have to compromise on inspirational teaching and learning when you teach online. Here are two ideas, one focused on reading skills and the other on writing, to make technology an asset and not an obstacle to learning English.

Isabel January, 2020

Applying to Eton College: The 13+ Admissions Procedure explained

In this blog, Sobia - an experienced school entrance tutor - explains the Eton College admissions procedure for 13+ candidates, and provides a clear step-by-step guide of what to expect at the different stages.

Sobia January, 2020

How to optimize your online tutoring equipment setup

Online tuition is fast becoming a ubiquitous alternative to face to face tuition. Although you may have a lightning quick internet connection, the latest hardware and most appropriate software, there are a number of other factors to consider if you would like to deliver the best quality tuition. Here are Lawrence's tips to go from good to great!

Lawrence October, 2017 8 Comments

5 tips for teaching Business Studies online

In this blog, Dan gives five tips for teaching Business Studies online and explains how you can make the most of technology to engage your students.

Dan September, 2017

How to teach Physics online: Bringing the classroom to the student

How to teach Physics online? There are probably as many answers to this question as there are tutors and teachers who try to teach online. In this blog, Chris sets out how, to him, teaching Physics to one student via online tuition isn't so different to teaching a class of students at all: you just need a plan and the right technology!

Chris June, 2017 2 Comments

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