Introduction to

Introduction to

Presented by Angela Germany, Teen Services Consultant State Library of Louisiana

Today’s session• What is HomeworkLouisiana?–www.homeworkla.org

• How does one access HomeworkLouisiana?• What’s New?• How can I promote HomeworkLouisiana?

What is HomeworkLouisiana?• One-to-one learning assistance• Live, qualified tutors: Sun-Thur 2-10 p.m.• SkillsCenter database of learning resources: 24/7• Accessible to all Louisiana residents from home

or at the library• Partnership between the State Library of

Louisiana and Tutor.com, funded by a federal Broadband grant (Btop)

www.homeworkla.org

Who is HomeworkLouisiana For?

• All residents of Louisiana in K-12 or taking college intro classes

• English: writing, grammar, book reports, research

• Math: elementary, middle school, algebra I & II, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics

• Science: elementary, middle school, earth science, biology, chemistry, physics

• Social Science: history, research, and more

Technical Requirements

•Cross Platform – Mac and PC’s•Microsoft Silverlight Plugin•Adobe Flash 8.0 or higher•Resident of Louisiana• GeoIP – located in the state• La. Library card holder – for those travelling

out of state

www.homeworkla.org

The Online Classroom

Drawing Tools and Objects

Whiteboard

Chat/Avatars

Chat Box and Avatars

The White Board

What’s New?

• Optional log-in• Save your favorite tutors, see when they will

be available again, and wait specifically for them to help you

• Tutor.com To Go• Save your past sessions in your locker• Improved Statistics

New Optional Logins

Locker

Promote

• Contact your local schools and tell them about this resource

• Have a program at your library for HomeworkLouisiana

• Put fliers in public areas and community centers

Comments and Feedback• “It was awesome! it helped me make an A on my math

test.” ~ 6th Grade Student

• “I LOVE THIS PROGRAM SO MUCH I’M GOING TO TELL EVERYONE I KNOW ABOUT IT!!!” ~ 6th Grade Student

• “I learned about HomeworkLa from one of the West Baton Rouge librarians. It helps me to be sure that I understand my homework. Thank you.” ~ 4th Grade Student

Comments and Feedback• “My tutor was very nice. I liked how he explained slow

enough 4 me to understand. I also like how he didn’t just answer the questions for me. The website is great you can write type draw all while you are learning. Thank You SOOOOO very much!” ~ 5th Grade Student

• “I have used this site probably 4 times and each time the tutor was very patient and knowledgeable. Thanks for this site and please continue to offer it to our state.” ~ 4th Grade Student

Angela Germany

[email protected](225) 342-4931