It’s a well-documented and well-worn fact that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we all operate. There has been a fundamental paradigm shift toward online work over the past two years, and many of us have seen the benefits and advantages this has brought about. Flexibility, less travelling, more energy, a personalised approach: the list goes on. This shift … Read More
Back to School? It’s the Perfect Time to Hire an Online Tutor
Time and again, the pattern is the same. The Easter holidays arrive, and parents flock to hire a tutor for their child in order to help them cram some revision for the looming exam period. But when it comes to a student’s learning, it’s inevitably the case that a stitch in time saves nine: psychologist Nate Cornell has flagged the … Read More
5 Ways Lockdown Could Change Education – It’s Not Just About Online Homeschooling
The COVID-19 crisis has forced parents and experts to reevaluate the priorities of education. Some changes have been positive, including online homeschooling and technology developments, and could be here for good. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced radical changes in every facet of our lives—and education is no exception. What lessons is lockdown teaching us, and how might they alter the … Read More
10 Things You Need to Know about Online Tutoring and Homeschooling during the COVID-19 Crisis
Schools throughout the UK have closed, with the vast majority of pupils being sent home to self-isolate and help slow the spread of COVID-19. Only the children of key workers will remain at school to allow their parents to concentrate on their vital jobs. It’s likely that schools won’t open again until September, the start of the new academic year. … Read More
From a D to an A! The Benefits of Online Tuition
Some parents can be very sceptical about the benefits of online tuition, compared to face-to-face sessions. At Minerva, we believe it is all about finding the right tutor and the right style of tutoring for the student. We had a chat with Jenny, who does a lot of online tuition, about her student, Ella, who went from getting a D … Read More
