Online Tutorials All you will need to know to attend online tutorials with Tammy the Tutor at WizIQ

To participate efficiently, you will need: a reliable internet connection a working account (checked daily ) a headset (phones & microphone combined) a scanner to upload assignment questions. a webcam (optional but I’d like to see you.) a tablet (optional) Equipment

Open WiZiQ Account Open a Student Account (free) at WiZiQ WiZiQ Find “ Tammy the Tutor ” add me to your Contact s List. Take the tour of the virtual classroom. Attend a public class to get the feel (optional).

Preparing for the Tutorial Before the tutorial: me with hand-out Scan s (.jpg format) Specify the topic to be tutored. Check connections and operation of your devices. Set-up a quiet, no interuptions work space!! Keep yapping dogs away from the work space!!! Check for invitation to attend.

Entering the Classroom There are 2 ways to enter the Virtual Classroom: from an Invitation. from your WiZiQ account. the next few slides show how to access the event. Most efficient is from your WiZiQ account.

Entering from The message looks like this: View complete information click this link to continue.

Entering from The top of the invitation looks like this: Enter Class this button lets you enter the class after you login to your account. this button is a link to the “event”. class title

Entering from Click this link to check audio and video devices before you enter the classroom. Click the button to allow audio/video. The bottom of the invitation looks like this: Microphone Test The test automatically detects and selects the preferred audio device.

Entering from WiZiQ The top of your WiZiQ home page looks like this under “my stuff” find “ my classes ”. click the “ enter class ” link. login to your WiZiQ account,

Feedback Form A few seconds after the tutorial ends, you will get a feedback form to fill in. Please submit comments on the quality of the tutor and the technology.

Payment by Cash Deposit Payment by Cash Deposit: Royal Bank Account: Y ou can now pay for tutoring by making a cash deposit at the counter of any Royal Bank branch. Transit #: 8291 Account #: Proof of Payment: once you ’ ve made a payment, please me with the date and amount so that I can keep my records up to date. Payment Rates: since there are no transaction fees, there will be no surcharge on payments. payment for single hour : $45/hr. payment for 3 or more hours : $40/hr.

Payment by PayPal Transfer Method: If you have a PayPal account, after you receive a “ request for payment ” from MathRoom Learning Service, use “ send money ” to pay. Invoice/Credit Card Method: If you don’t have a PayPal account, I’ll send an invoice from MathRoom Learning Service via , with instructions for payment by credit card. Payment Rates: to cover transaction fees, there will be a $5.00 surcharge on all payments. payment for single hour : $45/hr. + surcharge payment for 3 or more hours : $40/hr. + surcharge

PayPal Safety Tips The Safest Way to use a PayPal Account open a PayPal account with a $10 transfer from your bank checking account. 10 days before payment due, transfer (payment $’s + $5) from bank to PayPal. on due date, pay MathRoom Learning Service invoice from PayPal account. This leaves a small amount in your PayPal account after you pay the invoice, and it never holds more than needed. If your account gets hacked, you’re risking a few bucks. If you’re worried about hacking, you’re not alone. Recently all kinds of grand poobahs were hacked. I’ve been with PayPal for years, using this approach, so when I was hacked, it was for $4.99. Once I reported the event, the service was great – they quickly got it all straightened out and I lost nothing. now – right click, end show, Back button