It isn\u2019t surprising that while learning online, students have become more tech-savvy. With the future looking increasingly digital, this is a useful area for students to improve in. Both Ms Christine and Ms Hannah said they\u2019ve learned new technical skills from their students, and many tutors have been impressed at how their students\u2019 typing skills have progressed. When asked, 60% of tutors said their students have built technical skills through their online learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Online learning brings the classroom to your fingertips. The close environment of our small-group lessons means our students have become excellent at making their ideas clear this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Rebecca has found that \u2018since teachers are not able to see students\u2019 work immediately or observe their body language, students have become more proactive in asking questions as well as responding through different means, such as verbally, in the chat box or even giving an emoji.\u2019 Ms Brenda\u2019s young learners have also \u2018become more proactive about their learning. They\u2019re more confident with their answers by shouting them out or writing on the screen. They ask questions when they aren\u2019t sure.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many tutors were impressed by the effect of online learning on another key element of communication: listening. Ms Ceri was among the 60% of tutors who said communication was a key skill students had developed this year. The aspect she highlighted as most important was \u2018compassionate listening \u2013 really listening to each other when I ask them about their lives and how they are feeling, and supporting each other by telling funny stories from their week.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listening skills are essential to learning, and we\u2019re often too busy to develop them. Online tutoring gives students that opportunity. As Ms Pun said, students have been able to learn \u2018collaboration, patience and empathy, clarity in speaking, and the ability to listen well.\u2019 These skills will set them on the path to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the world around us continues to change, as do the demands on children and young people. Supported by families, friends, schools and tutors, our students have shown incredible discipline, responsibility and resilience in the face of these changes. Not only have they continued their studies, but they\u2019ve also developed strength of character that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. Many of our tutors noted how impressed they were with their students this year. Take a look at some of their best comments, which show just how much our students have grown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Jean: \u2018A lot of my students starting from a young age are showing a high level of independence. They are keeping track of which lesson we\u2019re on and which lesson to print out. They also take pride in uploading their work by themselves. These are all important steps towards taking responsibility for their own learning.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Hannah: \u2018They are very willing to help other members of the class if they are struggling, and I think in some ways online teaching has been a bonding experience for them.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Christine: \u2018From the beginning, I was impressed by the level of resilience shown by my students. Their adaptability to online teaching was admirable, and we easily established a comfortable online learning environment.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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