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5 Big Ways That Online Tutoring is Transforming the Way Adults Learn

5 Big Ways That Online Tutoring is Transforming the Way Adults Learn

 
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Article author: Ashley Andrews
      Written by Ashley Andrews
       (5-minute read)
It may be that you think adult learning is about spending your precious evenings in a dreary classroom with people you don’t know … and maybe you don’t like.  Well, it’s time to think again. Nowadays, adult education is a whole lot more appealing, as well as much more flexible and affordable.  In fact, all you need is a laptop and a decent WiFi connection.  And you’ll be able to develop your skills and knowledge and improve your career prospects, without interfering with your existing commitments like work and childcare.

Adult learning is a world away from its position a generation ago

It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking to switch industries or get your career on to the right track.  Online learning gives you a much more efficient way of learning new skills.  In fact, some even include a tutoring management solution to keep you organised and focused while tracking your progression.

So in this article, we give you some solid reasons why online learning might be right for you.

Key Takeaways

  • Online tutoring lets people manage their own educational needs
  • Teaching is personalized to get the best results
  • Management solutions enable scheduling of communication between student and tutor
  • People learn valuable skills in their own time and at their own pace
  • Digital tools mean accessibility for all

A shift toward flexible, personalized learning

Learning new skills should be all about you, shouldn’t it?  But traditional courses are structured and inflexible, so it’s not really possible.  And as for factoring in your working hours or school pick-up times … it just isn’t possible. The flexibility of online learning, however, means that you choose when and where to pick up your course.  This can be during your lunch break at work, while sitting on the train, or working from home.

Being in your home office is no barrier to upskilling yourself

Online learning is also a much more personalized option which allows you to tailor your course to what you want.  You can choose visual aids, one on one coaching or learning from real life examples.

In other words, your education adapts to you (rather than the other way round) and good things happen!  You get a more enjoyable experience and a much greater sense of engagement.

Meeting career goals through targeted tutoring

It’s true that some people choose to learn new skills just for personal enjoyment.  But most people want to progress their careers. And unlike old-school courses, online learning is laser-targeted.  In other words, people can learn exactly what they need, whether prepping for an exam or refreshing their communication skills. Anyone can choose from a huge range of courses, whether they’re choosing a PMP course for a new project management role or updating their developer skills with a Python module.

You can learn anything online...

As well as teaching the necessary information, online tutors also support their students.  They do this by offering real time support and keeping everyone accountable for their own education.

The role of technology in adult learning

I’m sure we don’t need to tell you that today’s world is “all about the tech” and that applies even more to adult education.  After all, we’re a long way from the days of crackly and unreliable video calling! Online tutoring is now dynamic and intuitive with real time chats, file sharing and interactive features like whiteboards which recreate the classroom experience … but on steroids.

You can attend a group class on your own laptop

This type of learning is created specifically for busy adults and features centralized tools  to keep you on track.  Some examples are:
  • Scheduling support
  • Intelligent progress tracking
  • Improved communication
  • Automated follow ups and summaries
  • Built in workflow tools
As you can appreciate, these are all designed to remove the obstacles - and excuses - often cited as reasons why people can’t pursue new skills.

Encouraging lifelong learning through accessibility

It’s a simple fact that traditional, class based courses aren’t suitable for everyone. People living and working in rural locations, and people with mobility issues, will often struggle to find a program that fits their needs.  But online learning knows no such limits.

There are no accessibility issues with online courses

Wherever you are and no matter what type of shifts you work, online education is there for you and doesn’t require you to endure the embarrassment of having others around you who may have more advanced skills than you.  Online courses leap over boundaries to provide education for everyone - everywhere.

Supporting adult learning with community and feedback

Although we’ve focused on the privacy of this kind of coaching, that doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone if you prefer not to.  There are forums, group sessions and community feedback features that mean you can still choose to have the peer-to-peer experience of old style learning.  But it’s on your own terms.

Feedback is an important part of any teaching experience and when you go online, it’s instant; no more waiting for days or even weeks for your work to be assessed. In this way, you avoid going too far off track and stay motivated.

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Conclusion

More and more people are choosing the option of online learning.  It’s flexible, accessible and affordable. And its beauty lies in its simplicity - it works around your needs, and your schedules, rather than the other way around.  By “going online”, you’re opening up a whole new world of fresh opportunities … which is why, after all, we specialize in providing people with exactly that.  Think about it…

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