I find that hourly online lessons can be extremely effective when executed properly. With previous students, I have split the lesson into several segments: collaborative work and discussion, independent work, followed by review and further discussion so as to ensure understanding of the material. Of course, this format is entirely malleable and will be adapted to whatever is most useful and productive for the student. Interaction is very important in the learning process, and I like to frequently check in with the student about how they are dealing with the material so we can adjust the speed or intensity of the teaching. Finally, I like to stress that the student should not feel stress or pressure during or around our sessions. My lessons are first and foremost to build confidence through deeper and stronger understanding of the material, as well as a greater sense of enjoyment and enthusiasm about the subject. At school or university, the student may feel overlooked, or feel left behind and struggle to keep up without the one-to-one attention they need. My lessons are designed therefore around the needs of the student, during which we will move at the tempo that suits the student, and learn in ways that are most effective for the student to succeed.