When does the online class start?
Steps classes start in September, same as the new school year.
How long is the online class?
Each class is 75 minutes. I teach a new class and explain the homework for about 45 minutes. The remaining 30 minutes are about students' online game.
Once a week, there are 34 classes in total. Basically every week, except for big weekends (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.).
If I have to miss a class, can I make up the class?
Can not do it now. Because each Step has only one class a week, there is no way to make up classes in other times. As compensation, I will record video for every class, and the video link will be sent to students after class.
Must I take the class for the whole year?
I have always opposed the practice of stopping in a few weeks. As a system, if you want to get the most benefit, the longer it takes, the better. Now the basic course of a Step is 34 times a year. I also allow you to pay for half a year and decide after half a year. As an encouragement, there is a discount for paying the whole year.
What platform is used for online courses?
Use Zoom for online lessons. No need to download in advance. Use my class link, it will be automatically downloaded and installed. It takes about a minute. I share my screen during class. So you don't need install any other software. Zoom can be used on any platform: PC, iPad, Android. However, I do not recommend taking classes on mobile phones.
Do you need a microphone?
Yes. My class is two-way, students can talk at any time and need to talk. Actively participating in class discussions is often the student who gets the most.
Are students scheduled to play against each other during class?
No arrangement in class, 75 minutes is entirely a lecture. Student matches are required to be completed after class. Usually I will send out pairing after each lesson.
Is there homework for the online class?
Yes, homework is required. Each class is assigned three pages of homework and 12 questions per page, which takes about 1 hour. In addition, students are required to play chess online, at least 3-6 games a week. The best time control is 15 minutes or more.
Can you explain the tournament games?
It's possible. You must enter it in advance, convert it into pgn and mail it to me. I do not accept photos. For pgn input, If you don't have chessbase, you can use the following website: http://www.caissa.com/chess-tools/pgn-editor.php
What are the advantages of online courses and physical courses?
Online classes are all lectures and discussions, and at least one-third of the time in physical classes are arranged for students to play games.
Online class can explain students' online games, the game record is automatic, there will be no problem. The physical class is at most on-site guiding, and it is impossible to review it.
The whole course of the online class is videotaped.
What are the advantages of the Steps system?
Step by step, complete knowledge coverage. Don't jump around, so many loopholes have to be repaired by yourself. It will not be repeated a lot.
Steps has matching workbooks. Consolidate the knowledge learned through a lot of exercises.
Do I need to buy the workbooks myself?
Yes, see the introduction in the middle of the homepage.
How to register?
Go to the homepage http://www.chessstepsonlinelessons.com/ to fill in the form and submit. I'll let you know.
How to pay?
I will send you a payment link after I approve it.
Steps classes start in September, same as the new school year.
How long is the online class?
Each class is 75 minutes. I teach a new class and explain the homework for about 45 minutes. The remaining 30 minutes are about students' online game.
Once a week, there are 34 classes in total. Basically every week, except for big weekends (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.).
If I have to miss a class, can I make up the class?
Can not do it now. Because each Step has only one class a week, there is no way to make up classes in other times. As compensation, I will record video for every class, and the video link will be sent to students after class.
Must I take the class for the whole year?
I have always opposed the practice of stopping in a few weeks. As a system, if you want to get the most benefit, the longer it takes, the better. Now the basic course of a Step is 34 times a year. I also allow you to pay for half a year and decide after half a year. As an encouragement, there is a discount for paying the whole year.
What platform is used for online courses?
Use Zoom for online lessons. No need to download in advance. Use my class link, it will be automatically downloaded and installed. It takes about a minute. I share my screen during class. So you don't need install any other software. Zoom can be used on any platform: PC, iPad, Android. However, I do not recommend taking classes on mobile phones.
Do you need a microphone?
Yes. My class is two-way, students can talk at any time and need to talk. Actively participating in class discussions is often the student who gets the most.
Are students scheduled to play against each other during class?
No arrangement in class, 75 minutes is entirely a lecture. Student matches are required to be completed after class. Usually I will send out pairing after each lesson.
Is there homework for the online class?
Yes, homework is required. Each class is assigned three pages of homework and 12 questions per page, which takes about 1 hour. In addition, students are required to play chess online, at least 3-6 games a week. The best time control is 15 minutes or more.
Can you explain the tournament games?
It's possible. You must enter it in advance, convert it into pgn and mail it to me. I do not accept photos. For pgn input, If you don't have chessbase, you can use the following website: http://www.caissa.com/chess-tools/pgn-editor.php
What are the advantages of online courses and physical courses?
Online classes are all lectures and discussions, and at least one-third of the time in physical classes are arranged for students to play games.
Online class can explain students' online games, the game record is automatic, there will be no problem. The physical class is at most on-site guiding, and it is impossible to review it.
The whole course of the online class is videotaped.
What are the advantages of the Steps system?
Step by step, complete knowledge coverage. Don't jump around, so many loopholes have to be repaired by yourself. It will not be repeated a lot.
Steps has matching workbooks. Consolidate the knowledge learned through a lot of exercises.
Do I need to buy the workbooks myself?
Yes, see the introduction in the middle of the homepage.
How to register?
Go to the homepage http://www.chessstepsonlinelessons.com/ to fill in the form and submit. I'll let you know.
How to pay?
I will send you a payment link after I approve it.