We anticipated a difficult transition to distance learning during the pandemic years, but it turns out to be much better than we imagined.  In just two weeks The Tenney School has learned so much about the staff and students that make up this resilient institution and the challenges we are able to overcome. The obstacles that distance learning would create seemed to be bigger than the benefits for many, however that’s not the case for our school. We have discovered a new way of teaching our students that has allowed them to blossom in ways we couldn’t have anticipated. We call it the Tenney School Live!  So what did we learn from this important time about having an online school? Well a lot! Let’s dive into some of the biggest benefits of our online school program:

“Techies” Get Their Day:

A lot of our students love their electronic devices and have found that this type of learning allows for the use of a platform that is more comfortable to them. There are many different kinds of people and therefore students in the world, and our “techies” love this particular type of learning and information sharing. Being able to use their computer allows quieter students that may be overwhelmed in a classroom setting to participate more than usual.

Bonding Over Shared Learning and Struggles:

Students that aren’t quite as technologically inclined are also reaping the benefits of distance learning. It’s a great opportunity to learn digital literacy and to teach these students the importance of technology. This new way of helping each other and learning together has created a bond amongst every member of the school that will not easily be broken. It’s what separates us from the rest of the pack through our one-to-one, synchronous learning style!

An Individualized Online School:

Our one-to-one virtual classrooms are also ideal for students looking for a more personalized learning experience. We don’t have the same issues that large classrooms face with lots of questions and background noises during the video chats. The Tenney School morphed easily into Tenney School Live because of the way the school is already structured. We’ve found that the one-to-one format works perfectly in the online school format.

Teachers Are One-to-One Pros:

Our Tenney School Live teachers are the exact same in person teachers from our private school: The Tenney School. This means that our online school teachers are teaching from the very same classrooms that they use for in person students! This is great for students who are considering in person classes or are looking for the most professional, synchronous learning experience.

On top of this, we offer small group electives which allow our online students to meet and work with other online students. This is a great opportunity for students to make friends or even join a club!

The Online School For You!

Overall Tenney School Live allows the opportunity for students to meet one-on-one with professional, private school teachers from anywhere in the world! With our synchronous learning style, students are able to develop and work at a pace that the teacher thinks is best for the student. This means our school is perfect for just about any type of student! Whether your a gifted student or one that struggles in one or more subjects, we promise our online school is the perfect environment for you!