Why Do I Have to Have My Camera On During Lessons?
Feb 4
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Online learning comes with many benefits - flexibility, convenience, and personalised lessons - but to get the most out of your classes, keeping your camera on is essential. Here’s why it makes a real difference to your learning experience.
1. Better Communication and Engagement
Language learning is about more than just words. Facial expressions, gestures, and body language all play a huge role in communication. With your camera on, we can interact more naturally, making conversations flow better and helping you develop real-life speaking skills.
2. Improved Focus and Participation
Having your camera off can make it tempting to multitask or lose concentration. When your camera is on, you’re fully present in the lesson. It keeps you engaged, encourages active participation, and makes lessons more effective.
3. Instant Feedback and Corrections
Seeing your facial expressions and reactions allows me to understand when you’re confused, unsure, or need further explanation. This instant feedback helps me adjust my teaching to match your needs, ensuring you’re never left struggling with a concept.
4. Stronger Teacher-Learner Connection
Empathy is at the heart of my teaching. I believe in forming a strong personal connection with every learner, and seeing your expressions helps me gauge your emotions, confidence, and engagement. This allows me to provide the right encouragement and support at the right time.
5. Creating a Real Learning Environment
In a traditional classroom, face-to-face interaction is natural and expected. Keeping your camera on recreates this environment, making the lessons feel more like an in-person experience. It also makes communication smoother and more effective.
6. Building Confidence
Many learners feel self-conscious about speaking in English, but keeping your camera on helps you push past that barrier. The more you practise in a natural setting, the more confident you’ll become in real-world conversations.
Final Thoughts
Having your camera on isn’t just a rule - it’s a way to make your learning experience richer, more engaging, and more effective. It allows for real-time interaction, better communication, and a stronger connection between us.
If you want to make faster progress and get the most from your lessons, keep your camera on and let’s make every session as impactful as possible!
