Showing our posts about "Online Tutoring"

Hiring a private tutor is an important step for many parents in their child's education, and it's crucial to understand the factors which influence hourly cost. From the tutor's qualifications to the specificity of the subject or exam, a variety of things come together to change the cost. This guide will help you to make informed decisions and to find the right tutor for you and your family.

AuthorOwl TutorsRead4 minutes

Deciding whether or not to use a tutoring agency is important to many parents and students. It’s essential to draw up a list of the benefits and considerations before committing. Below are some useful tips and hints to guide you in making an informed decision.

AuthorHollyRead4 minutes

Recent changes to the National Tutoring Programme mean that many schools are now empowered to choose their own tuition provider to help their students. Owl Tutors provides qualified teachers for one-to-one support and have worked successfully with a number of schools. This article sets out why your school may benefit from choosing an Owl Tutor.

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Working out how to keep children entertained over the holidays is a yearly challenge. In this blog, Ed explores the benefits of summer project work on any topic. Although not the most obvious option, giving children the chance to explore beyond the school curriculum, free from exam worries, can be a rewarding and fun way to spend some free time.

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

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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.In

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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.

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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. Phil is one of our skilled science specialist tutors

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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.

AuthorOwl TutorsRead7 minutes

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.

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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.

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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!

AuthorOwl TutorsRead4 minutes

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.

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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!

AuthorOwl TutorsRead8 minutes

A bad internet connection can be frustrating for both student and tutor when tuition is taking place online. Following these 5 simple steps can dramatically improve the quality of connection and allow students to connect with the world's best tutors, wherever they may be!

AuthorOwl TutorsRead4 minutes

When conducting online tutoring, a teaching platform is used. This is basically an online software that allows files such as worksheets and tests to be uploaded on to a shared screen that is seen by both student and tutor. The shared screen usually comes with tools for editing/ typing/ drawing shapes/ annotating so that both parties can work collaboratively. Many of these teaching platforms also come with integrated video software so you don't need to have Skype on separately. All in all, making the experience a very interactive process.

AuthorOwl TutorsRead6 minutes