Honest Review of Teaching on Outschool Since the Pandemic: Lessons Learned

 Teaching on Outschool has been an interesting journey, especially since the pandemic. Here are my insights after years of teaching on the platform:

• Watch Trends ( Transition ): I started with painting classes, but quickly realized they weren’t cost-effective. The supplies were expensive, and it made it harder for students to join without investing in materials. I shifted to drawing, which required fewer supplies and was more accessible for families.

• Self-Paced Classes: For anyone planning to teach crafts or projects online, I recommend self-paced recorded lessons. These minimize live class stress and reduce supply issues. Art can be expensive. Drawing courses cost us less than paint or clay.

• High Demand for Non-Craft Classes: Speaking, tutoring, writing support, and foreign language classes are always in demand. These have low overhead since you only need basic equipment like a microphone and headset.

• Keep Track of Supplies: If you are teaching anything that requires materials, keep in mind how expensive they can get. Plan your classes with affordability in mind.

• Be Flexible with Scheduling: Students come from different backgrounds—homeschoolers, public schoolers, and after-school kids. Offering classes at various times can help attract a wider audience.

• Tech Failures Will Happen: Always have a backup plan! Technical glitches are inevitable. Make sure you have a secondary way to connect, and invest in good equipment protection plans.

• Respond Quickly to Offers: Outschool, like many other freelance platforms, can be competitive. Being responsive and having a professional portfolio ready will make a difference.

• Use Marketing to Your Advantage: Outschool markets classes for you, so make sure your course listings have strong images and videos. You want your course to stand out when they promote it.

• Downtime is Essential: Having all-day availability may seem appealing, but burnout is real. Plan for downtime to regroup, check insights, and adjust your classes based on feedback.

• Track Trends and Insights: Pay attention to what parents are asking for and adjust your offerings. For example, seasonal classes or one-time events might perform better at certain times of the year.

• Prepare for Reviews: Just like on Amazon, parents leave reviews that can help or hurt you. Address negative feedback professionally, and always encourage parents to leave reviews.

• Multiple Income Streams: Time is money! Repurpose your class content as self-paced courses to generate more income from one effort. This helps you maintain steady income with less ongoing work.

• Quality Over Quantity: Don't be intimidated by the number of teachers on the platform. Focus on providing high-quality content and building relationships with parents and students.

• Outschool’s Support is Expanding: They continue to invest in tech updates, training, and community support. The platform has improved a lot since the early pandemic days.

• Final Advice: Take the time to research the platform. Browse existing classes, study what’s popular, and make sure you have a clear niche. Quality matters most!

I hope these insights help you make an informed decision about teaching on Outschool. Remember, online teaching can be a rewarding experience, but success comes from preparation, flexibility, and building strong connections with your students and their families.

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