Many parents, understandably, are skeptical of the effectiveness of online tutoring. Will my child be able to maintain their focus? If online schooling during the pandemic hindered their progress, how will it work now?

I believe some parents, including myself, do not give their child enough credit. Children as young as 5 have acclimated to engaging socially and academically online. It has become second nature. Also, there is an abundance of fun, educational online resources that, not only keep students engaged, but help them learn. There are even virtual classrooms like Orton-Gillingham, a phonics program, that provide all the components of an in-class experience.

Another factor to consider is an online classroom with 15-25 students, has a totally different dynamic from an on individual or small group online session. With the latter, students are able to receive much more attention which increases their attentiveness, you are able to learn more about each other creating a bond, and lessons can be individualized to fit the child's specific needs. On a practical level, no matter the weather or if your a hundred miles away, the opportunity to learn is always there.

Online tutoring sometimes gets a bad wrap, but it is slowly becoming  a hidden gem in the educational work. Before you shoot it down, take into considerations the wonderful possibilities that can come from it.