| en times schooling was more of a household | | | | You study in the peace and isolation of your |
| affair. The parents or family members schooled | | | | room in your home. This results in better |
| children at home. The times have changed now, | | | | concentration, and better results. |
| but certain customs are still being followed. Even | | | | Cons of online home schooling |
| though there have been changes in the learning | | | | Job Competence- Crosscheck the authenticity of |
| and teaching methods, people still prefer to | | | | the online school. Make sure the online school is |
| homeschool their children | | | | competent enough so that you can be assured of |
| There are many advantages and disadvantages | | | | a job after completion of the course. |
| of homeschooling. This could mainly be because of | | | | Personal competence - Not everyone has the |
| the learning ability of the child and the syllabus | | | | ability to grasp whatever is taught, for which a |
| followed. Moreover the teaching method also | | | | teacher is needed to explain complex concepts. |
| plays a major role in homeschooling. | | | | Online homeschooling entails individual effort, and |
| Since the advent of the Internet, it has given rise | | | | no teacher is present to give personal attention. |
| to numerous learning and teaching options. Besides | | | | While some students do very well without a |
| this, there are now more resources available to | | | | teacher, others cannot. |
| aid both teachers and students alike. However, | | | | Learning Environment -The environment has a |
| some still feel that the traditional homeschooling | | | | major impact on the students concentration. If |
| method is comparatively better than online | | | | there are other kids at home it would be difficult |
| homeschooling. | | | | to study. Moreover, if the students residence is in |
| If you happen to be one of those who would opt | | | | a noisy area the distraction could hamper studies. |
| for the unconventional way of learning and | | | | Of course, it is all up to each individual. If you think |
| teaching, here are some pros and cons of online | | | | online homeschooling is what suits you, go ahead |
| homeschooling. | | | | and enroll into a program. However, it is important |
| Pros of online schooling | | | | to carry out some background research of all the |
| Save time on traveling - Irrespective of whether | | | | choices available, and choose the one that suits |
| you live in the remotest of towns or on the | | | | you the best. |
| highest building in the city, you can always be | | | | If you are a parent looking to homeschool your |
| punctual about your lessons. It also saves time on | | | | child online, it is important to guide them |
| dressing up and commuting to school. Your home | | | | adequately. You could consult other |
| and school are the same with online home | | | | homeschoolers who have opted for online |
| schooling. | | | | homeschooling. Some schools are not recognized |
| Attending to home needs: For people who have | | | | and it will be a waste of time, money and energy |
| to juggle between managing the home and school, | | | | in opting for the courses offered by them. |
| homeschooling is the best option. One can | | | | Online homeschooling can be both rewarding and |
| prioritize household chores and lessons according | | | | challenging. Before you set up the homeschool, |
| to ones convenience, without having to be time | | | | ensure that the curriculum is according to the |
| bound to any fixed schedules. | | | | ability of the student. Regular monitoring is |
| No disturbance or undue distraction: When you opt | | | | important to keep track of the progress of the |
| for homeschooling it is evident that there will not | | | | student. |
| be any kind of disturbance from other students. | | | | |