| When most parents hear the word online tutoring, | | | | to overcome learning obstacles. |
| they can't quite envision it, but when students hear | | | | In the classroom, most students are left behind if |
| the word online tutoring, they are intrigued. Online | | | | they don't ask specific questions to help them |
| tutoring allows a tutor and student to communicate | | | | understand what they are learning. Once a student |
| from computer to computer. Most online tutoring | | | | starts falling behind, tutoring must be provided to |
| sessions take place inside an online classroom. | | | | prevent failing grades. Often times a personal face to |
| Many online tutoring services offer a whiteboard so | | | | face tutor intimidates students and still might not help. |
| words can be written or drawn with the mouse and | | | | Online tutoring allows any student to get the one on |
| keyboard. Only the best online tutoring classrooms | | | | one attention they need without the intimidation |
| offer voice over ip. This means both the student and | | | | factor. Students feel comfortable learning online and |
| tutor can speak through the computer as long as | | | | the fact that each lesson can be printed is a |
| both have a microphone and speakers. | | | | wonderful study tool. |
| Once the parent understands the concept of online | | | | If you never tried online tutoring, I suggest you give |
| tutoring, they are often times amazed. Their child can | | | | it a try and allow your child to learn online. The cost is |
| ask any question and the tutor is able to walk the | | | | usually less than a private tutor and you won't have |
| student through the entire problem solving process | | | | to drive and worry about scheduling issues. Your child |
| and help the student to solve each problem. This one | | | | can learn from any computer as long as there is an |
| on one communication is what most students need | | | | internet connection. |