Posted by Simon Williams on Tuesday, March 31, 2020,
In my last blog post I mentioned that a graphics tablet is very useful if you'd like to write on the whiteboard. TheHuion H420 was my recommendation.
Another useful piece of kit is a USB headset, i.e. headphones and a microphone. I use aLogitechone which has served me well for over 6 years. There are plenty of others available and ones used for gaming may be suitable. Continue reading ...
Posted by Simon Williams on Friday, March 27, 2020,
Well, it's been quite a week! Many thanks to all the students and their parents who have been happy to switch to online lessons with me. Skype has held up well and Idroo is working fine. Although you don't need a graphics tablet it is certainly very helpful to have one. You can write on Idroo with a mouse but it does take some practice! If you would like to purchase a graphics tablet I can recommend the Huion H420which is the model I use myself. There are plenty of options though - both Waco... Continue reading ...
Posted by Simon Williams on Friday, March 20, 2020,
Yesterday, I had four students finish their lessons with me as they no longer have their GCSE or A-level exams to prepare for. I don't remember a day like this in my 12 years as a tutor (with the exception of when exams finish of course). I completely understand their decision of course - I would make the same decision myself if I were in their shoes.
As a result of this, however, I am likely to have timeslots available at peak times in the evenings and at weekends. For pupils in Yr10 and Yr12... Continue reading ...
Posted by Simon Williams on Thursday, March 19, 2020,
With the news yesterday that schools are to close after Friday 20th March and exams will not now take place in May/June, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51956279 there is a lot of uncertainty over what will happen in the coming months.
I will continue to support my current Yr 11 and Yr 13 students for as long as possible up to any potential tests, exams or assessments. For all other students I will continue as normally as possible, subject to any infection in my household or the student’s hous...
Posted by Simon Williams on Wednesday, March 18, 2020,
Given the current situation with the Coronavirus outbreak I thought I should explain my position. A few people have already asked about online tuition and I am sure I will get more enquiries in the coming weeks.
I have been a maths tutor for over 12 years and I have tutored online for over 8 years. I use Skype and an online whiteboard called Idroo, for which I pay a yearly subscription. I can create up to 50 simultaneous boards with my account, enough for one for each of my students. My Skype ...
