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Homework Alabama

What is Live Homework Help? . Innovative after-school programInternet-based, using instant messaging technologyOnline tutors in Math, Science, Social Studies and English for 4th grade through College IntroFor upper grades, Math and Science break down into more specific subjectsConnections from a

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Homework Alabama

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    1. Homework Alabama

    2. What is Live Homework Help? Innovative after-school program Internet-based, using instant messaging technology Online tutors in Math, Science, Social Studies and English for 4th grade through College Intro For upper grades, Math and Science break down into more specific subjects Connections from any Alabama public library or from home

    3. Who are the tutors? Highly qualified specialists in their field of study Certified teachers, college professors, and graduate students Also certified through the Tutor.com training program Receive 7-year criminal background check from Kroll Background America

    4. How much does it cost? It is a free service provided by federal LSTA grant funds through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Alabama Public Library Service

    5. When can students use Live Homework Help? Sunday - Thursday -- 3p.m. until 10 p.m. At any Alabama public library From home by typing in www.homeworkalabama.org

    6. How long can students use Live Homework Help? There is no specific limit on session length Tutors have a target session length of 20 minutes Many sessions are not that long If a session runs longer than 20 minutes, tutors will look for a natural resolution to the question and encourage the student to log back in if he or she has further questions Students can access LHWH as often as they need to; there is no limit on the number of sessions allowed each student

    7. How does Live Homework Help work? Students click on the Homework Help Icon on library computers From home students type in www.homeworkalabama.org Students type in their zip code

    8. The log-in page Students are taken to a log-in page They select the subject they need help in and their grade level Then click “GO”

    9. The connection Students are connected with a tutor If a tutor is not immediately available, students are provided with a visual queue of how long their wait will be Average connect time = 50 seconds When a tutor becomes available the student is connected for a live session

    10. What does Live Homework Help look like? Students are connected with tutors in an online classroom

    11. How to use Live Homework Help

    13. Utilizing the Web

    14. For more help… Students can ask their tutor for help -or-

    15. How does Live Homework Help end? The student ends the session by clicking on the END SESSION box on top of the dialog box

    16. For more information Contact STATEWIDE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Rebecca Mitchell at the Alabama Public Library Service Tutor.com program contact Sandi White, director of client services Go to www.statelibrary.alabama.gov

    17. Homework Alabama is available Sunday - Thursday -- 3p.m. until 10 p.m. At any Alabama public library From home by typing in www.homeworkalabama.org

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