Do I need a document camera?

If you tutor subjects that involve physical textbooks, worksheets, or handwritten solutions, a document camera pointed at your desk is invaluable. Many tutors prefer this over screen-sharing.

How do I keep students engaged remotely?

Use a quality webcam to maintain eye contact, ask frequent check-in questions, and use screen annotation tools to keep the session interactive rather than lecture-based.

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