<p>In our fast-paced world, no aspect of our lives is immune to change and this is especially true in the case of the education sector. Chalk and slate occupy a place along with that of dinosaurs in the minds of children nowadays. Blackboards gave way to white boards, wooden desks changed to snazzy individual chairs and uniforms became fashion trends in themselves. But with greater comfort came greater pressure and children are thrust into an unforgiving rat race from day one. <br /><br /></p>.<p>With both parents usually working long hours and a faulty education system designed on the lines of ‘one size fits all’, customised teaching solutions are in demand. In Bengaluru, with the prevalence of the IT industry which pays well but plays havoc with timings, it is no wonder that tuitions are a must. <br /><br />According to a recent ASSOCHAM study, 87% of primary school children and up to 95% students in high schools receive private tutoring in metros. However in a place like Bengaluru where the child may have to travel 2 hours to attend a 1-hour coaching session, parents may compromise quality for logistical considerations. This is where online tutoring comes in handy. <br /><br />“Daily commuting to and from the coaching centre can sap a child of energy and make them unreceptive to the lessons being taught in tuition centres,” says Biju V Ramakrishna Pillai , CEO of Tutorwaves Solutions, a company providing online tutoring services across the globe. “The biggest plus point of online classes is that children can take lessons at a time which is convenient for them, from the comfort of their own homes. Some of our students have also told us that they find it more comfortable to open up and ask questions in an online setting.”<br /><br />For Anju Singh, a tutor with Vedantu, online tutoring was an obvious choice. “I was taking graduation-level classes before I had a daughter. Since I could not leave her alone at home, I looked for other ways to impart knowledge.” Instant guidance and feedback are what makes e-learning a preferred option, she says. “Every child receives individual attention, something that is not possible in traditional teaching areas. They can get their doubts cleared in real time. Also, when we conduct online classes, parents can listen to us and can change the tutor if they are not satisfied with the performance.” Harish Alawandi got into online tutoring as an extension of his 10-year long teaching career. <br /><br />Now working with Tutorwaves, Harish coaches children from all across the globe. “The methods are essentially the same in that the process has to be interactive and fun. I incorporate videos, audio files and PowerPoints in my live teaching sessions for all my students, whether here or abroad.” But in a country like India which has huge income disparity among rural and urban areas, are such facilities reserved for the elite? “Not at all,” says Anju. “Once, I had children from low-income households in Chhattisgarh pooling money together for a tutoring session. Since tutors have the option to be flexible with their fees, I charged only for one person and taught around 8 boys at once. ”<br /><br /> “The biggest challenge is in identifying the right tutors,” says Biju. “It becomes difficult to bring about the desired outcome in case the student is not motivated enough. We design diagnostic tests for students and then prepare appropriate plans that will suit them.” <br /><br />“Domain knowledge, communication skills and ease with teaching online is what is required from online tutors,” says Vineet Arya of Vedantu. “However availability of tutors is not a problem as it is a fact that there is a huge market for this. Online tutoring will become mainstream in the education sector very soon.”<br /><br /></p>
<p>In our fast-paced world, no aspect of our lives is immune to change and this is especially true in the case of the education sector. Chalk and slate occupy a place along with that of dinosaurs in the minds of children nowadays. Blackboards gave way to white boards, wooden desks changed to snazzy individual chairs and uniforms became fashion trends in themselves. But with greater comfort came greater pressure and children are thrust into an unforgiving rat race from day one. <br /><br /></p>.<p>With both parents usually working long hours and a faulty education system designed on the lines of ‘one size fits all’, customised teaching solutions are in demand. In Bengaluru, with the prevalence of the IT industry which pays well but plays havoc with timings, it is no wonder that tuitions are a must. <br /><br />According to a recent ASSOCHAM study, 87% of primary school children and up to 95% students in high schools receive private tutoring in metros. However in a place like Bengaluru where the child may have to travel 2 hours to attend a 1-hour coaching session, parents may compromise quality for logistical considerations. This is where online tutoring comes in handy. <br /><br />“Daily commuting to and from the coaching centre can sap a child of energy and make them unreceptive to the lessons being taught in tuition centres,” says Biju V Ramakrishna Pillai , CEO of Tutorwaves Solutions, a company providing online tutoring services across the globe. “The biggest plus point of online classes is that children can take lessons at a time which is convenient for them, from the comfort of their own homes. Some of our students have also told us that they find it more comfortable to open up and ask questions in an online setting.”<br /><br />For Anju Singh, a tutor with Vedantu, online tutoring was an obvious choice. “I was taking graduation-level classes before I had a daughter. Since I could not leave her alone at home, I looked for other ways to impart knowledge.” Instant guidance and feedback are what makes e-learning a preferred option, she says. “Every child receives individual attention, something that is not possible in traditional teaching areas. They can get their doubts cleared in real time. Also, when we conduct online classes, parents can listen to us and can change the tutor if they are not satisfied with the performance.” Harish Alawandi got into online tutoring as an extension of his 10-year long teaching career. <br /><br />Now working with Tutorwaves, Harish coaches children from all across the globe. “The methods are essentially the same in that the process has to be interactive and fun. I incorporate videos, audio files and PowerPoints in my live teaching sessions for all my students, whether here or abroad.” But in a country like India which has huge income disparity among rural and urban areas, are such facilities reserved for the elite? “Not at all,” says Anju. “Once, I had children from low-income households in Chhattisgarh pooling money together for a tutoring session. Since tutors have the option to be flexible with their fees, I charged only for one person and taught around 8 boys at once. ”<br /><br /> “The biggest challenge is in identifying the right tutors,” says Biju. “It becomes difficult to bring about the desired outcome in case the student is not motivated enough. We design diagnostic tests for students and then prepare appropriate plans that will suit them.” <br /><br />“Domain knowledge, communication skills and ease with teaching online is what is required from online tutors,” says Vineet Arya of Vedantu. “However availability of tutors is not a problem as it is a fact that there is a huge market for this. Online tutoring will become mainstream in the education sector very soon.”<br /><br /></p>