HomeworkLA Presentation

Tutor.com for Libraries


Now available for any resident:www.HomeworkLA.org

“This tutoring SAVED me! I have a test tomorrow and i started out just an hour ago not understanding any of the material on the topic, and because of the detailed explanations the tutor provided, i feel prepared and ready for my test! :)”


What is HomeworkLA.org?

Expert Tutors available online

Math, Science, English, Social Studies and Writing

Grades K-12, Intro-College and Adults

Thousands of resources and videos in the SkillsCenter

A Personal, Online Learning Portal

“This is so helpful I'm not sure what I would do without it. It helps me get my homework done correctly so I learn the concept and can do well on future tests and quizzes. This is an invaluable service.”


Who is Tutor.com

7 million tutoring sessions Over a decade of experience through public libraries Over 2,000 expert tutors Only online tutoring company that provides six statewide programs Only online tutoring company to provide a world-wide military program

through the U.S. Department of Defense Recipient of a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant to provide online

professional development to teachers CEO, George Cigale, is chairman of the Johns Hopkins School of Education

National Advisory Council

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Goal of Tutor.com

To provide every student with– A sound educational experience– That responds to the need the student articulates– At the student’s level of mastery of the subject– That leaves the student with a clear understanding

of the concepts– And a desire to return and use the service again

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Tutor.com’s 10 Basic Principles Each Student:

1. Is important,2. Is treated with professionalism and respect,3. Is provided correct information,4. Is involved in the learning experience, and5. Receives a quality educational experience every time.

Each Tutor:6. Meets the student where s/he is at academically,7. Matches tutoring style to learning style,8. Stays attuned to student needs,9. Respects the student’s time, and10. Provides positive reinforcement and encouragement.

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Who are the tutors?

Over 2,000 carefully screened and qualified tutors

Teachers, professors, graduate students, professionals in the field

Based in the U.S. and Canada

7-Year local, State and Federal background check; repeated every 30 days.

Meet Ken F. – PhD Physicist and Tutor.com Tutor

•Retired high school and college physics teacher

•Award-winning author

•Graduate of Harvard and Princeton

•Retired Director of American Institute of Physics

•Pilot of small planes and gliders

“My tutor was very knowledgeable in chemistry and was not just some random student who 'kind of' knew some chemistry. I really appreciate the good help.”


Commitment to Safety & Quality

Every session is recorded for quality control.

Mentors and Quality Control reviewers provide assessments with feedback and support to all tutors on a regular basis.

Students and tutors leave feedback & comments after sessions which are reviewed on a daily basis.

Tutor.com prohibits the sharing of personal information in sessions.

Compliant with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

Tutor.com for Libraries“It was very awesome. I was absent for a week of school in my chemistry class, which is equal to about a month in any other class, and it brought me back up to speed with helping me understand the concepts more.Thanks.”

Why would my student use Tutor.com?


What is needed to use HomeworkLA.org?

Internet connection

A Computer – Mac and PC’s

OR

iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad (Android available in 2012)

Free, Tutor.com Account (Optional)

My tutor was very patient and didn't make me feel stupid for not understanding something that was easy. she was very supportive and acknowledged me well when i got it right which was very encouraging”


When can it be used?

• Tutoring Service is open Sunday–Thursday from 2-10 PM

• Tutoring Service is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Years Day and July 4th.

• SkillsCenter Resource Library is open 24/7/365.

“I’m not always able to walk to the libraay after school, so i know that it’s good for me to get on the computer. I also love it because I’m in the comfort of my home”


SkillsCenter Resource Library: Available 24/7

Informational websites Instructional videos Study guides and practice exams SAT prep materials Standardized test resources Practice worksheet Interactive flash cards


How is it accessed?

Go to the www.HomeworkLA.org Click on the link for Live Homework Help and follow the instructions!

[insert screen shot of library website showing link or logo to Tutor.com service OR click on the link to the library website above to demonstrate how to find the program link]

“My tutor was very nice. She didn't solve the problem for me, but she helped me figure out how to solve it myself, which I thought was very good. I'm so glad the library offers this system!!!”

Click Here to View: Tutor.com Classroom Demonstration Video


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Questions?

“My tutor was very helpful and nice. Thank you! This service is definitely allowing me to raise my grade in AP Calculus BC!!”

“My tutor was very helpful and nice. Thank you! This service is definitely allowing me to raise my grade in AP Calculus BC!!”

“I was totally lost and frustrated. Now, since I know I can always access help I feel like I can get through my class. I was so stressed out before I accessed the tutor. Now I feel OK about keeping up to speed. I will be using the tutors often.”

“I was totally lost and frustrated. Now, since I know I can always access help I feel like I can get through my class. I was so stressed out before I accessed the tutor. Now I feel OK about keeping up to speed. I will be using the tutors often.”

“I am so thankful for this service. It is helping me alot. Without this I would fail math but now I am improving my grades and I probably will pass now. I'm a senior and if I don't pass it I don't graduate. THanks for your help, you are helping me reach my goal of graduating on time. THanks A Bunch!!!!”

“I am so thankful for this service. It is helping me alot. Without this I would fail math but now I am improving my grades and I probably will pass now. I'm a senior and if I don't pass it I don't graduate. THanks for your help, you are helping me reach my goal of graduating on time. THanks A Bunch!!!!”

“This is simply an amazing site. I missed one day of my precalc class and I was lost for almost a whole week on the material. I turned to this site and section by section I caught up with the help of this site. I have been using this for three years now and it never fails to impress me. SIMPLY AMAZING. THANKS! :D”

“This is simply an amazing site. I missed one day of my precalc class and I was lost for almost a whole week on the material. I turned to this site and section by section I caught up with the help of this site. I have been using this for three years now and it never fails to impress me. SIMPLY AMAZING. THANKS! :D”


Connect to Tutor.com at:www.HomeworkLA.org

Tutors are available: Sunday-Thursday from 2-10 PMSkillsCenter™ Resource Library available 24/7

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