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How children can use AI for homework without handing over the thinking
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How children can use AI for homework without handing over the thinking
AI can explain, question and check - but it can also complete the work before learning has happened. A five-step routine helps families keep the thinking with the learner.
By Melanie Ekman
13 Oct 2026
Independent learners are not learners left alone
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Independent learners are not learners left alone
Independence is not the absence of support. It is the result of teaching learners how to plan, monitor, evaluate and choose useful strategies for themselves.
By TutorTech Operations Team
12 Oct 2026
Why “I understand” is not enough: five ways good tutors check learning
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Why “I understand” is not enough: five ways good tutors check learning
A learner can complete a task, or say that they understand, without being ready to use the idea independently. Here are five ways good tutors gather better evidence of learning.
By Melanie Ekman
08 Oct 2026
Is tutoring working after the first month? Seven signs to look for
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Is tutoring working after the first month? Seven signs to look for
Grades may not change immediately. After the first month, look for clearer goals, better questions, useful feedback and growing independence.
By Melanie Ekman
01 Oct 2026
Does homework still matter? Rethinking practice and learning in modern education.
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Does homework still matter? Rethinking practice and learning in modern education.
Homework remains a core part of education — but is it still effective? This article explores how homework is evolving, where it falls short, and how it can better support real lea…
By TutorTech Operations Team
12 Feb 2026

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