Content-type: text/html Downes.ca ~ Stephen's Web ~ Exploring The “Uberization” of Tutoring

Stephen Downes

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In what has the appearance of a paid-placement post the author extols the benefits of on-demand tutoring. "A student that's struggling with advanced chemistry can quickly locate someone that's certified and safe. This provides the tutors with a reliable source of new clients." What it doesn't discuss are the low wages and poor working conditions, nor Uber's penchant for losing money hand-over-fist year after year.

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