. Survival of the fittest is applicable in our professional life  . Digital age  professional tutor require certain skills for their upgradation today.. Here is  list of top 7 digital skills :

1. Be device friendly 

2. Be online eco system friendly 

3. Develop  digital communication skills 

4. Be time zone friendly for international students 

5. Increased level of focus and communication skills 

6. Make digital study material 

7. Be hybrid mode Tutor 

Be device  friendly 

For digital skills upgradation of a professional tutor the first requirement is to become device friendly.  Learn teaching with digital gadgets, laptop ,p pentab whiteboard etc.

Be online ecosystem friendly 

Online teaching ecosystem doesn't ends with learning how to teach via different digital devices but also require knowledge/ awareness of various online teaching platforms. Post pandemic this has become new normal'. Role of tution teacher today is much more.

Develop digital communication skills 

Digital communication skills include active listening skills , writing skills, digital etiquette understanding of sms and emoji messages etc. This is because tutor has to interact with young learners . Listening is very important in the process of developing good communication skills because communication is a two way process.... messenger and the decoder. Developing good writing skills make digital communication better , including  email writing.

Be time zone friendly for international students 

Online teaching means handling international students leaving in separate time zones. Hence every day routine and body clock of a professional tutor in 2025 must be flexible. Usage of culture neutral communication is highly recommended. 

Increased level of focus and concentration 

Since digital communication is fast a higher level of focus and concern is required in teaching online. 45 minutes of online class will require content delivery of one hour equivalent offline class. Here we include occasional technical snag .

Make digital study material 

Soft copy of study material which can be distributed widely is necessary. A professional tutor who lack this skill is considered average.

Be hybrid mode Tutor 

Last but not the least , adjustment to hybrid mode of teaching result better' outcome. 

Hello dear professionals tutors fasten your belt in 2025 !  As a professional tutor write your favourite digital skills you want to learn  in the comment box .