Online/ Remote Tutoring - Any Opinions?
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Online/ Remote Tutoring - Any Opinions?
I have been looking for an English tutor to help my DD and I am getting tired of it all. I just cant find any in my local area, just agencies I am finding. Now something rather wierd but that I have found that may solve my problems is online tutoring. I just wanted to find out if any of your DCs have done this or what you think of this rather bizzare idea.
I found someone who seem good on paper in London and they provide online/ skype/ telephone tutoring at £15 an hour. The areas she needs help with is comprehension and writing stories mainly. DD does the work and I send it via email to tutor who marks it and returns. Tutor then has a chat with DD via skype/phone and tell her how to improve her work.
It all sounds rather odd but just wanted to find out if you think this will work? I dont think this will work for maths but for English I am thinking maybe it is worth a go.
I found someone who seem good on paper in London and they provide online/ skype/ telephone tutoring at £15 an hour. The areas she needs help with is comprehension and writing stories mainly. DD does the work and I send it via email to tutor who marks it and returns. Tutor then has a chat with DD via skype/phone and tell her how to improve her work.
It all sounds rather odd but just wanted to find out if you think this will work? I dont think this will work for maths but for English I am thinking maybe it is worth a go.
Impossible is Nothing.
Thanks KB and Yoyo, I know face to face is great. Do you think then these online agencies are better compare to this online remote tutor?. From the few people I have looked at these agencies website, it seems anyone just needing extra dosh can just register so I really dont know what I am getting. With the online person so far what they are saying is conviencing but just not sure how useful it will be. Part of me thinks I really like this then part me says its a fad and she wont benefit much.
My biggest hurdle is really to help her with panctuation and stuff which I am not very good at myself so I am looking for someone to mark her work more than anything. I doubt my skills in this area. I did get the book you recommended Yoyo which is great ie achieving level 5 rising stars. What I was hoping to get is someone who can take her work a bit higher than that now. I dont feel too confident about how I have been marking her stories
My biggest hurdle is really to help her with panctuation and stuff which I am not very good at myself so I am looking for someone to mark her work more than anything. I doubt my skills in this area. I did get the book you recommended Yoyo which is great ie achieving level 5 rising stars. What I was hoping to get is someone who can take her work a bit higher than that now. I dont feel too confident about how I have been marking her stories
Impossible is Nothing.
If it were me I would give it a go. People study GCSE's and even degrees this way. If you only risk £15 for your first try of it and the written credentials seem good, try it. In some ways you as the parent will be able to see what you are getting for your money much more easily than a tutorial behind closed doors!
Good luck
Good luck