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

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

12. The Online Classroom Drawing Tools and Objects WhiteboardWhiteboard Chat/AvatarsChat/Avatars

13. Chat Box and Avatars

14. The White Board

15. 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

16. New Optional Logins

19. Locker

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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