Online teaching can feel very different and perhaps slightly daunting to begin with but, have no fear, with a little guidance you can be up and running in no time. Here is a list of 8 things you need to consider before teaching your first lesson;
- Which online video calling service will you use?
- Will you use an internal or external camera?
- Will you use the built in microphone and speakers or an external sound card?
- Can you do a test run with a friend or colleague before a paid lesson?
- Have you considered how your room looks? Will it stay the same?
- Do you feel you need a whole bunch of new teaching techniques?
- Have you thought about latency?
The key to a successful online tuition business is in the preparation. You can always adjust things as you learn over time. Hopefully these key points will help you get started.
One last piece of advice. When starting with a new student, always book a ‘Tech Session’. This gives you both a chance to try out the first connection without the pressure of needing to teach straight away. It can also double up as meeting the student and getting an idea of how you will work together.
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