Whilst the sudden and necessary shift to online schooling was a begrudging one for many, a surprising number of students and parents have enjoyed the switch to online. Harrow and Eton have also recognised the demand for this, with their creations of separate online schools that are accessible on a global scale. We wanted to explore the reasons for this shifted preference for remote schooling.
Online lessons give you much more flexibility with your time. You can take your lessons anywhere (as long as there is good wifi) and this adaptability can suit students who have particularly busy schedules. One good thing that has come from lockdown is that people are beginning to give more of their time to exploring new hobbies, or old ones. Remote learning requires no commute to a classroom and you can use this time on a new hobby instead.
In a school setting, you have your peers and teachers around you to make sure that you turn up to lessons on time and concentrate throughout. This is not quite the same if you are at home, as unless your parents are monitoring you, you are completely responsible for your own timekeeping. This is an essential life skill that you need in adult-life and taking ownership over your schedule and attending lessons will translate later on in life.
Overall, it really is down to preference of whether or not you prefer remote learning or in person. It also is crucial that your tutor is engaging and makes use of the interactive tools that come with some of the best online teaching platforms. It can be difficult to change your mindset after having been taught in a classroom for so long, however we strongly recommend online tuition and learning due to the wide variety of benefits and flexibility it provides you with.
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