3 Things To Look Out For While Signing Up For Online English Tuition

Keen on signing up for online English tuition? Here are 3 things to look out for.

With the pandemic still not done disrupting our lives, many businesses have found it crucial to make their products and services available online, and tuition centres are no exception. Teaching is a service that lends itself quite well online, fortunately, though the experience will not be exactly the same. Nevertheless, it is the safer option in the current situation, and parents should seriously consider it.

When looking for a suitable English tuition centre that offers online classes, here are a few things to keep an eye out for in order to ensure the best possible learning experience for your child.

Engagement

Interaction between teacher and student is limited to a screen during an online class. That means that younger learners tend to be easily distracted, especially with access to the internet. To get around it, classes should include fun elements in the form of games and surveys. For example, Kahoot! is a popular game-based learning platform used to test students on what they’ve learnt in class. Surveys in the form of Zoom polls, for instance, can also be used to encourage students to share their opinions, whether it’s something as casual as “How do you feel today?” or a little more serious, like “How did you score on the quiz today?” This is especially helpful for engaging shy students who do not feel comfortable speaking up in class.

Visibility

While a video provides visuals of the teacher and student(s), having a physical object such as a worksheet to write on encourages retention and gives students a visual reference even after the class is over. Colourful and visually appealing slides with more images and less text will also leave a greater impression on students. Using a platform such as Google Classroom provides visibility not just for students but also parents, making it easy for them to track their child’s progress.

Accessibility

Online classes by nature are not confined by space and location, making them convenient to access from anywhere. However, look out for classes that come with a learning portal that can be accessed even outside of class time. This will allow students to find resources such as instructional videos and quizzes in their own time. It also facilitates revision, especially during the examination period.

An effective online English class should include the three aspects above. While virtual learning may not be ideal for everyone, the unusual circumstances we find ourselves in make it a safer and more practical option.

If you are interested in Online classes, find out more about our online classes, WELearn here. Write Edge aims to deliver high-quality content and structured materials to our students online. Our learning materials include slides and worksheets so students will always have something to refer to. In a small class size of 6, the interactive activities ensure that students are engaged during the online lessons.