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Empower Learning with HomeworkLouisiana

Connect with live tutors, access resources, and improve grades with HomeworkLouisiana - an online learning platform for K-12 and college intro students in Louisiana. Discover one-on-one assistance, subject-specific help, and convenient tools like whiteboard drawing and chat features. Enjoy the flexibility of saving favorite tutors, tracking sessions, and promoting the program in schools and libraries to enhance educational support across the state. Start your journey to academic success today!

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Empower Learning with 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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