“Edtech Is Expected to be the New Normal in the Future” Says Arun Verma

Online education that has reached its zenith during the lockdown has been progressing at a much faster pace because learners have realized its hidden benefits. And at the same time, Ed-tech has become a crowded market, lending impossible for students and parents alike difficult to choose the right platform. TeacherOn, a modern age Edtech platform promises incomparable learning experiences with seamless integration of teacher-student communication. Analytics Insight has engaged in an exclusive interview with Arun Verma, Founder & CEO of TeacherOn.

1.Kindly brief us about the company, its specialization, and the services that your company offers

We are a cutting-edge platform that connects students and teachers for both online and in-person tutoring. While I was in London in 2009 looking for work, I realized on a cold November morning that, despite technological developments, many gaps were still prominent in the education industry. So, I decided to construct a platform to solve the common problem of connectivity for both students and teachers, and I began executing the concepts through coding. We later encountered certain technological issues, and after overcoming various difficulties, we launched the platform TeacherOn in 2010.

2.With what mission and objectives, the company was set up? In short, tell us about your journey since the inception of the company.

We started the brand with the core belief of providing quality education with ease of access to the information and tutors at their fingertips. With the goal of creating a free and user-friendly website for all participants, we provide over 10,000 subjects having a worldwide reach, and also supply local teachers so that students can locate them in their communities and teachers may reach out to relevant students to deliver their services. Apart from tutoring, we also offer online assignment help to students. Furthermore, we envision the exponential growth of the brand by providing education all around the world, regardless of geographical location.

3.What is your biggest USP that differentiates the company from competitors?

TeacherOn, like many businesses, faced numerous hurdles but surpassed them all. There is a widespread belief that internet education is frivolous. TeacherOn had to demonstrate its ccapability through its product service and customer experience, which was a challenging task. However, several qualities give TeacherOn a competitive advantage in the market. One of our platform's primary USPs is the hand-holding of students and teachers and connecting them for both online and in-person tutoring. Furthermore, most websites are designed for a particular country. We began globally, and the entire website is geared toward a global audience.

The websites that have teachers from all around the world solely provide online tutoring. We are the only website that lists teachers for offline instruction all around the world. The majority of websites have 5-10 key topics. Others go all the way up to 100. We have over 10,000 subjects in our database.

All websites charge a certain fee for their services. Our pricing varies depending on where you are – in the city or beyond. This enables us to serve poor locations at no cost. We are open and honest about how we work, how the program functions, how we make judgments, and what our limitations are. Currently, the platform has more than 500,000 unique visitors every month.

4.How do you see the company and the industry in the future ahead?

E-learning was an industry that was growing exponentially, especially picking up pace over the last five years or so. However, the sudden emergence of the pandemic prompted all schools to opt for online education to avoid educational and learning loss for children. Over the years, numerous technologies and e-learning trends have driven profound changes in the education space. EdTech has witnessed an upsurge and is expected to be the new normal in the future as well.

5.What are the future and business plans of TeacherOn?  

So far, starting as a bootstrap company we have cherished our journey by overcoming every obstacle in our path. Being a cutting-edge platform to build connections between teacher and student, we are on a mission to make every teacher searchable for students, locally and globally. We also strive to link students with teachers within 24 hours of posting the criteria. We are creating a marketplace where teachers can sell their materials, such as question papers, PowerPoint presentations, and answer keys. In the times ahead, we will begin using cryptocurrency for accepting payments and for paying teachers all over the world. Furthermore, we are also planning to begin live tutoring, where a student can receive assistance from a live tutor anytime. Starting with Maths it will gradually expand to include other subjects. Additionally, we intend to expand our footprints in previously untapped global markets in the coming years.

As CEO and Founder of TeacherOn, I believe in the concept of excellence, and for students to become pioneers in their professions, they must be imbibed with quality education, as well as easy access to information and instructors.

6.Kindly brief us about your role at Edtech platform – TeacherOn and your journey in this highly promising sector.

Edtech platforms have arisen to bridge the gap between learners and the need for high-quality, on-demand education by personalizing content and adapting study material to students' desired learning styles. We are a cutting-edge platform that connects students and teachers both online and for in-person tutoring.