Tuition ManagerOnline or in-person tuition: which should you offer?
Many tutors now teach both. Each has costs and benefits that are easy to miss.
| Point | In person | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | Students nearby only | Anyone with internet |
| Travel and room | Time and cost, or a room at home | None |
| Equipment | A board, books, printouts | A device, a good connection, a headset, a digital board or a camera over paper |
| Attention | Easy to see if a student is lost | Harder, so you ask more questions |
| Young children | Better for handwriting and focus | Needs a parent nearby |
| Safety | Keep the door open or a parent near | Use platforms where parents can join; record only with permission |
Fees
Online classes remove your travel, but not your preparation or marking. Do not discount heavily just because it is online. Work out your hourly floor with the Freelance Rate calculator and compare.
Making online classes work
- Test the connection and tools before each class.
- Keep a second way to reach the family, such as a phone call, if the connection fails.
- Share notes after class so students do not have to copy from the screen.
- Keep classes shorter, with a change every ten to fifteen minutes.
A mix
A common path: start in person with neighbours, then add online classes for students further away or in exam season. Use the same manager for both; put "online" in the batch name.
Common questions
Can I record online classes?
Only with the knowledge and permission of the parents, and for a clear reason, such as students who missed a class. Tell them how long you keep the recording and who can see it.
Which platform should I use?
Choose one that students already know and that works on a phone, since many students use phones. Test it with one family first.
Keep going
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