Teletutoring is a mode of teaching in which students receive instruction from a tutor in a remote location through telecommunication technologies such as video conferencing. Synonyms for teletutoring include online tutoring, virtual tutoring, e-tutoring, distance tutoring, remote tutoring, and electronic tutoring. Online tutoring is perhaps the most commonly used synonym for teletutoring. It involves using the internet to teach and learn remotely. Virtual tutoring and e-tutoring are other variations that refer to the use of virtual platforms for tutoring. Distance tutoring and remote tutoring both highlight the aspect of remote instruction, while electronic tutoring highlights the use of electronic devices for instruction.