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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?.

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  1. Introduction to Presented by Angela Germany, Teen Services Consultant State Library of Louisiana

  2. Today’s session • What is HomeworkLouisiana? • www.homeworkla.org • How does one access HomeworkLouisiana? • What’s New? • How can I promote HomeworkLouisiana?

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. www.homeworkla.org

  7. The Online Classroom Chat/Avatars Whiteboard Drawing Tools and Objects

  8. Chat Box and Avatars

  9. The White Board

  10. 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

  11. New Optional Logins

  12. Locker

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Angela Germany agermany@slol.lib.la.us (225) 342-4931

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