Tuesday, 18 December 2007

  • Online tutoring: Preparing for exams

    As I was browsing the net one-day, I came across a new and innovative way of preparing for SAT, GCSE and regular subjects like maths, science, English etc. There is a new trend in taking the classes that is through Internet. These tuitions are provided to the students in an online environment and in such a way that there is no difference between in virtual and in real classroom lecture. One such company is 24hourstutor.com, which are providing these online tuitions in UK & USA. The basic aim of these companies is to provide home based tuitions at a very throw away prices which are otherwise very expensive and unaffordable in countries like UK and USA. There is a whole army of teachers in countries like India, Philippines etc. These teachers are well qualified and are increasingly taking up job as an online tutor. Language is never an issue as English is medium of instruction in most of the schools in India.

    However, if students want help revising for their exams, the chances are they will be in touch with one of the specialist tutors.

    Online education is a multibillion-dollar industry worldwide and citing the opportunities many Indian companies like 24hourstutor.com are bumping in to this business.

    24hourstutor.com provides the online tuitions in maths, science and English till K-12. Students get the homework help anytime they wish to. The package costs $75 for a month's tuition and that constitutes of unlimited classes clubbed with various other facilities like assessment tests, mentor facilities etc. Tutors work in shifts giving 24-hour coverage.

    Other subjects are likely to go online, as there is an increase demand of online tuitions.

    One thing is certain, though, the tutors will not have to talk about the weekend soccer matches in UK or NBA playoffs in USA to gain the confidence of their clients as has happened with other Indian call centres - unless, of course, the SAT or GMAT preparatory courses go online and the topic under discussion is about current affairs.

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