The Sudden Rise of Home-Based Learning

2020 was a tumultuous year for the world, and Singapore was no exception. The circuit breaker instituted mandatory homestay for all but the most essential workers, forcing traditional companies and institutions to adapt or be left behind.

Zoom meetings and virtual presentations became the new normal in business and education sectors. As face-to-face interaction became a limited commodity, our abilities in leadership, communication and teamwork were put to the test. We’ve experienced video calls where one speaker interrupted another and they ended up talking over each other. Limitations in technology such as latency (transmission lag time between speaker and listener) necessitated new codes of turn-taking in speech.

Tips to make the most of home-based learning sessions:

1. Keep your desk tidy for an easy set-up.

2. Prop up your camera to eye-level. (e.g. with a stack of books)

3. Have a table lamp or other light source behind your camera. (Illuminate your

face without raising screen brightness)

4. Give students frequent opportunities to ask questions.

5. Remind household members to kindly reduce noise during lessons.

6. Tools such as Google Docs allow teachers and students to type concurrently.

Home-based learning is here to stay, and will continue to evolve with the rapidly changing times.

This article was first published in the popular bookstore's POPClub Magazine 

- Our English tutor - Mr Jonathan Cheng, 21 st Jan ’21

The Easiest Way to Ace H2 Physics

Many students get frustrated quickly, when they try to understand the concepts but keep failing to comprehend, and give up on their innate capabilities to excel in the Physics discipline. It is therefore the most important that the learner is properly guided from the onset so that the learning experience through the 2 years of JC is an encouraging one, albeit stressful.

Throughout these years in guiding students through the A level Physics (H1 and H2), we have been delivering the best progress to all our students. Matching the school progress, clearing class tests with our students as we make use of each and every minute in our classes to help our students score A's. After all, as JC students, we have time for everything, and nothing at all.

Each of our physics tuition classes only have a maximum of 8 students, because small groups maximize learning. This is also the reason that whichever JC you come from. Our teacher will be doing exactly what you need at each class. There will be no irrelevance.

We also help by giving you more practice questions that emphasize on the exam techniques essential to every single topic. The high focus on exam skills makes your learning and retention much easier due to the increased focus, compared to classes held in school.

Our A level physics tuition classes will be available in 2021, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our Jurong West tuition centre and Thursdays at the Bedok Reservoir tuition centre. You may contact us through our website at www.happytutors.edu.sg

Tuition slots are extremely limited.

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