The pandemic thrust students and teachers into virtual learning with little time to prepare. Many teachers and students alike had to figure out how to adapt on the fly. Some students struggled to acclimate to online learning.

For many introverted students, however, online learning gave them new opportunities to thrive. Some students quickly discovered that online learning provided more opportunities to learn at their own pace, slightly separated from other students.

Online learning, in many cases, also offers more direct, one-on-one interaction with an instructor.

While many students are finally returning to the classroom full-time—and many parents and teachers are relieved to have them there—online tutoring could offer the perfect academic support environment for introverted students.

Introverts prefer working one-on-one with private tutors

Introverts are, by definition, people who recharge by themselves rather than by interacting with others.

They may find large-group interactions draining, which means that a standard classroom environment can be overstimulating for introverted students. Not only that, introverts generally prefer small-group environments.

Students with this personality type aren't antisocial—they tend to be shyer, more reserved, or simply prefer small group or one-on-one interactions to the more in-depth, loud, large-group interactions usually preferred by extroverted students.

They may feel more confident in a small group or a one-on-one learning environment than in a large classroom setting.

On the TutorMe platform, introverted students are able to work exclusively one-on-one with a dedicated tutor. This can go a long way toward alleviating the social pressure that often comes with interacting in larger groups.

1:1 online tutoring provides a quiet, calm learning environment

In-person classrooms are often noisy, distracting, and overwhelming. For some introverted students, that can adversely impact their ability to concentrate. Often, students may struggle to focus on their work in the classroom, which can impede learning and leave them unsure of what to do next. A 1:1 online tutoring platform like TutorMe, on the other hand, can deliver a quiet, calm virtual learning environment where students can better focus on the lesson at hand.

Because TutorMe is a virtual learning platform, it allows students to work wherever they feel most comfortable. Do they benefit from working from a quiet room at home? A corner of the library? Often, being able to choose a comfortable space can make a big difference in learning outcomes.

Students can turn off their cameras during online tutoring sessions

If students feel uncomfortable during an in-person interaction in the classroom, they simply have to endure it. They have few options for leaving the classroom or reducing the discomfort associated with unpleasant interactions.

On the other hand, if a student prefers interacting with a tutor through text or audio chat during an online tutoring session, TutorMe makes it readily available.

Students can choose to communicate via chatbox, which may give them more time to think over their words before they type them, or to turn off the camera so they don't have to worry about the feeling that a tutor is looking directly at them.

For many introverted students, this can provide a welcome relief and allow them to focus on learning.

Online tutoring allows introverted students more time to respond to questions

In traditional, in-person classrooms, teachers typically expect all students to reply right away when they ask questions. Many introverts need more time to think through their answers. They may fear giving the wrong answer or worry about how other students or teachers may perceive their responses, even in cases where there may not be a "right" answer.

In many cases, introverted students suffer from immense stress regarding classroom interactions. They may also not have a lightning-fast response, which means their extroverted peers may get more attention in the classroom.

Online tutoring, on the other hand, takes place in a much more relaxed environment where tutors can better accommodate student needs. With 1:1 tutoring, tutors don't have to split their attention between thirty or more students.

Instead, they can allow individual students more time to formulate their answers, gather their thoughts, and even form more comprehensive opinions about the lesson material.

As a result, introverts will have the time they need to develop a deeper grasp of the subject at hand and may even have more time to form their own opinions about the content.

Online tutoring eliminates the obligation to make small talk

With in-person learning, introverts spend all day engaging with people. For many introverts, this can cause immense stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. Big groups are often very wearying for introverts, and small talk can raise their stress levels immensely.

Unfortunately, crowded or large-group tutoring sessions can often have the same effect, leading to higher overall levels of exhaustion and preventing introverts from fully absorbing that additional content.

1:1 online tutoring platforms like TutorMe, on the other hand, pair a single student with a single private tutor per session. As a result, the student doesn't feel obligated to make idle chit chat with dozens or even hundreds of people.

Instead, they can focus on the lesson at hand, cultivating a more enriching learning experience that's more likely to result in deeper comprehension rather than increased frustration and anxiety.

Online tutoring Is a key support resource for shy or introverted students

For introverts, online tutoring can offer vital support that may help them better achieve their overall academic goals. Many introverts may find themselves struggling to learn in a traditional classroom due to the busy environment and high level of engagement.

Online tutoring, on the other hand, can help those students achieve higher overall levels of success because it gives them a more intimate, less frenetic learning environment where they can simply focus on their studies.

At TutorMe, we know that providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all your students is one of your top priorities.

Contact us today to learn how we can empower your introverted students with online tutoring support to reach their full potential!