Finding a Chegg Chinese Tutor

Finding a Chegg Chinese TutorWhat makes a Chinese tutor so attractive is their ability to understand the culture of the Chinese that teaching them the English language. A tutor for this purpose should also have experience in teaching Chinese students and have experience being an ESL student.Find someone who understands the Chinese culture and lives in the country for a while. As a teacher, he or she should be able to coach you through the various lessons that will be given. A tutor should also understand the rules and regulations of the teaching staff.In order to be a successful Chinese tutor, you must have the ability to follow instructions without any distractions. You must be able to read the handwriting of your students and not just the written language. You must be able to know when they want to stop talking and start writing.For students who come from other countries, like Australia, you can also tutor them for a fee. All you need to do is find a tutor that they trust. Not all teachers are trustworthy. If you think that the teacher could be a cheat, do not get involved with them.You have to pay a fee when you find a Chinese tutor through Chegg. However, you have to sign up in their website so that the tutor can email you if he feels like you are really doing well. You have to sign up for a two week free trial and then pay the fee so that you can use it and not waste it on bad tutors.Tutors can also find jobs in the area where they teach. The demand for tutors will go up as more people become fluent in the language. You will also want to find a teacher who will spend more time with you as they learn the language. A good tutor should understand that some students only learn half a lesson per day.The reason that you have to find a Chegg tutor is because you can always choose your own tuition and there is no need to pay the tutor. You can also find a tutor through a phone book or in a newspaper. However, Chegg is the place to find good Chinese tutors.

What is it Like to Attend Chatham University

What is it Like to Attend Chatham University Alexandra earned her bachelors degree in English and cultural studies from Chatham University. She specializes in writing tutoring, study skills tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Chatham University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Alexandra: Chatham University is an arboretum located in the city of Pittsburgh. As a student, you enjoy a lush, beautiful campus full of history and old mansions established as the Chatham College for Women in 1869. Now a co-educational institution, its nestled between the Shadyside and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods, two very popular and trendy places to live for students who attend the surrounding schools. Chatham is one of many schools in Pittsburgh that provides free public transit to their students by using their ID cards. Chatham also has shuttles available to take students grocery shopping and into town. The campus feels rural, but is located in an urban setting popularly and endearingly referred to as the Chatham bubble. I have never felt unsafe on campus, as Chatham is very much a community, and security is taken very seriously. Transportation options include free bus and shuttle access, ample space for parking bikes, as well as Zipcars on campus for student use. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Alexandra: Chatham doesnt have separate academic advisers from faculty; instead, the faculty who you work with in classes on a daily basis serve as your academic advisers and mentors. Professors are readily available during their posted office hours and are incredibly open to finding time to meet with you to talk about school and life. They also help you choose and schedule your classes each semester. You get, if you choose, to have a lot of personal interactions with professors at Chatham, and each and every one of them is invested in helping you succeed and reach your goals. Teaching assistants are graduate students in the MFA and science programs and are also readily available to help. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Alexandra: The dorm life at Chatham is as social as you want it to be. Woodland Hall is the biggest dorm on campus and most central to the other facilities on campus with about four floors, housing 20-30 people on each floor. Fickes Hall is just down the hill from Woodland Hall and is the second biggest with three floors, housing about 20-40 people on each floor. The rooms and bathrooms in these two buildings have a lot of character. Rea House and Laughlin House are two smaller, but beautiful old mansions. Rea House includes residents who are involved with environmental issues, while Laughlin House includes international students and residents that are involved with cultural immersion and international issues. There are also apartments available on Fifth Avenue for undergraduate and graduate students. I was the Resident Assistant for Rea House and Apartments on Fifth Avenue, and I can honestly say that you can be as involved or not involved in the community as you wish to be. The fur thest housing, Apartments on Fifth Avenue, has a private walkway that leads up to campus. To get to classes and other facilities on campus is less than a 15 minute walk. The main campus is small and self-sustaining. Dining options are greatthere is a coffee shop on the main campus and a huge dining hall with amazing, mostly locally-sourced food. You are also a short walk away from the Shadyside and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods, home to amazing coffee shops, restaurants, and diners. Student Affairs at Chatham is a strong force and there are always programs happening. Again, you can choose to be as involved or not involved in the thriving academic and extracurricular Chatham community as you like. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Alexandra: Chatham has some really unique and amazing programs, including the newest food studies program for undergraduate and graduate students. Professors at Chatham have strong ties to the Pittsburgh community and around the world, so no matter what your professional goal is, they are able to provide strong insights and mentorship. The strongest programs at Chatham are their science programs, psychology, English, and marketing. I studied English and Cultural Studies at Chatham because I had an amazing high school English teacher that studied at Chatham and inspired me to attend. There are many intersections between the English and Cultural Studies programs, so adding the Cultural Studies major was a natural extension of the English major. Professors definitely push students to do graduate-level work and have an incredibly high acceptance rate for getting students into prominent graduate programs. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Alexandra: It was incredibly easy to meet people and make friends as a freshman at Chatham. As a student in the Chatham Scholars program, I took the same classes with the same group of people, so we were able to foster strong relationships that have endured long after graduating. There are many events and organizations on campus that allow you to meet people as well as get involved off campus. Student Affairs, particularly working in resident life, actually led me to meet some of my best friends. Chatham does not have Greek life; however, Student Affairs invites Greek life from the surrounding universities to attend events. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Alexandra: The PACE Center on campus is in one central location inthe Jennie King Mellon Library. It houses many services, including the Writing Center, Tutoring Services, and Career Center. The Writing Center is where graduate students work with undergraduates of all levels to complete writing assignments. Tutoring Services allows students to set up tutoring appointments and request note takers for classes. At Career Services, students can set up internships and attend career workshops. Chatham is really good at bringing in alumni that have achieved significant career goals and who love to work with current students to help them achieve their professional goals. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Alexandra: At Chatham, any type of study area that you could imagine is available, and all are in beautiful facilities. You can work individually in study cubbies in the library or in spacious conference rooms with a group. You can also work individually or with friends at the coffee shop. The dorm lounges are all spacious and comfortable, and never over-crowded. You can go off campus to one of many coffee shops and diners in Shadyside, Oakland, or Squirrel Hill. All of these spaces are never too crowded, are easily available, and spacious. Describe the surrounding town. Alexandra: Chatham is nestled between the Shadyside and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Many of the universities in Pittsburgh are all located along Fifth Avenue, including Chatham. Directly outside of the Chatham campus are small, residential streets with beautiful mansions that lead to the popular Ellsworth Avenue and Walnut Street in Shadyside and to Murray Avenue and Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill. Both of these places include stores and restaurants. Downtown, you can watch a Pittsburgh Penguins game across the street from Duquesne University at the PPG Paints Arena. You can also attend a play, symphony performance, or musical in the Cultural District where all of the theaters are located. If youre feeling adventurous, you can cross one of the many bridges to the North Shore and attend a Pirates game, Steelers game, or even visit the Andy Warhol Museum. Whether youre into the arts, sports, food, hiking, or biking, Pittsburgh has something for you. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Alexandra: Chatham is a small liberal arts school where faculty members are incredibly invested in your success. My common core classes had 20-25 students, which was incredibly effective and comfortable since the professor easily learned our names and mediated fascinating and enlightening conversations among the group. Some of my English classes had 10 people, while some had up to 25. Regardless of the size, professors were always incredibly attentive to students' needs. I was really pleased with the typical class sizes, and these sizes are pretty much the same across majors. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Alexandra: Every class that I had at Chatham was incredibly enlightening and helped me to become the professional I am today. One of the many memorable moments during my time as an undergraduate student at Chatham has to be my Tutorial defense. I had three amazing professors who were on my committee and encouraged me throughout the process. The head chair of my committee was a professor I knew even before I started at Chatham, the chair of the English department, who had taught and inspired my high school English teacher. The second chair of my committee, the Director of the Food Studies program, had directed my study abroad trip to Italy. The third chair of my Committee, the Director of Cultural Studies, was and remains a dear friend and mentor who I had worked as a research assistant to. The moment when they told me I had passed and that they couldnt wait to see what the future had in store really exemplified the entirety of my educational experience at Chatham. Check out Alexandras tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

5 Essential Study Skills That Every Middle School Student Should Master

5 Essential Study Skills That Every Middle School Student Should Master Improving Back to School Study Skills for Middle School Students Middle school is a vital time in a student's educational career and middle school study skills are essential to success in high school and beyond. Think of middle school much like the practices leading up to a big game. An athlete's practice performance is important because that time spent mastering the fundamentals pays off when the stakes are high during a game. Middle school is the same way. There are many different study skills that students should master in middle school that will play a valuable role when the stakes are much higher. As a parent it is vital for you to play an active role in your middle schooler student's education. Working with your child now to master essential middle school study skills will help lay a strong foundation for future grades. Parents and students should work together to: Find the best time to study Every student is different. It is important to remember what works for others, or what worked for you, may not be best for your child. Spend time experimenting with study times to see when your child is most effective. For several days have your child complete homework and other school tasks immediately upon arriving home. Then try switching the study time to later in the evening, perhaps immediately after dinner. If neither of these times work for your child, evaluate your family's daily schedule for other available study blocks that may be more beneficial. Keep materials organized Many middle school students don't naturally possess essential organizational skills. The ability to organize materials, schedules, and assignments can be difficult. Work with your child to establish and maintain an organizational system that is efficient and tailored to this year's coursework. Provide the materials necessary for your child to stay organized such as binders, folders, and an assignment planner. Take the time to help your child keep the materials organized and intervene if your child is experiencing difficulty. Learn to take notes Taking notes is a critically important study skill in high school and college. Middle school is an ideal time to learn note taking skills because it provides plenty of opportunity to practice and refine this skill. Huntington Learning Centers offers students the opportunity to learn study skills, including note taking, from highly trained professionals. Your child's tutor will teach specific note taking skills to help with this year's courses. There will also be an emphasis on general note taking skills that can be applied to a variety of subject areas. This helps your child view note taking as a universal study skill that can be used in any course. Develop a study schedule Your child has a schedule full of challenging academic work and may be overwhelmed by the prospect of managing all of the assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests. Ask your child for course schedules and syllabi and work to create a master schedule. Help your child see the big picture and understand that planning ahead is essential for success. Work together to devise weekly and monthly study schedules that provide plenty of time for all coursework. Build foundational research skills Think about all the research papers and projects in your child's future. High school and college courses require students to research topics to write papers, complete laboratory work, prepare persuasive arguments, and present material. This research based coursework will be much easier if your child has the research skills necessary for success. As part of the study skills tutoring sessions at Huntington Learning Centers students learn how to conduct effective research and how to use valuable reference skills to determine important information. Students learn how to find the information they're looking for and ways to compile it for use in papers, projects, and presentations.

Volunteering Experience - Ritas Story

Volunteering Experience - Rita's Story Rita P  has had many years of experience as a private tutor, both in Italy and the UK. She's an enthusiastic investigator of the History of Ancient Languages, and studied Prehistory, Archaeology and Classics in Rome and Verona.   Rita has a huge heart, she gives her time to 3 different schools, helping underprivileged children with Spanish, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. She volunteers at Pimlico Academy, Highbury Fields, and Wilbury Primary School. She has kindly written about her volunteering experience so far in hopes that it will inspire others to follow suit! I started tutoring in Italy some years ago, and I still vividly picture a shy girl who happened to be my first student. I had just finished my Master's Degree in Archaeology and Classics. She was a 16 year old student who attended two different schools, a music conservatory and a grammar school. Studying on her own was a big effort which she found stressful and quite demanding. At first I thought she probably needed a little more structure as well as a bit of encouragement to keep her focused. I was only there to help her with Ancient Languages, but we soon made a habit of spending some time at the end of every lesson to talk about anything that was on her mind, including her other subjects. By the end of the year she surprised me. She confessed that our lessons and talks had helped her to become more organised, self-confident and open with people. She then went on to express to me how grateful she was for this. She soon finished her studies, and now she’s a musician who lives in Amsterdam. She taught me something too. I learned how important it is to establish a relationship with your student, aside from helping them with their studies. I learnt that lending an ear and taking the time to “know” my students is equally as valuable in helping them perform better in school and in their private studies. I have since moved to London, and brought my vast experience in education with me! I began tutoring in November, after a comprehensive training day, perfectly managed by Tutorfair. Currently I volunteer in two different high schools and a primary school â€" exposing myself to students of varying ages, ambitions and distinct backgrounds. Working with year 11 students everyday has been challenging. Initially I felt that they were doing a great job of living up to their teenage stereotype of being moody, demotivated, unfocused and tired. It took some time for them to accept me. They were shy and rather closed off as they were uncomfortable discussing any difficulties they were having. After a few lessons they began to open up and relax around me, and subsequently I did too! They understood that I was there to help them unconditionally, which turned out to be the single most important thing to them. Working with students at this age can be really extraordinary, and genuinely wonderful. I also help a group of Year 6 students who are part of an afterschool special learning program. These younger students were much more welcoming, and took to me straight away!   They were also more demanding of me and the teacher leading the class. No matter how old the student is, I believe that nothing can help a student more than applying the J Factor: If I can help make the learning experience Joyful, the results are always astounding. I try to hold the picture of my first student in my head and what that experience taught me.   It reminds me to remain patient and dedicated, the rest then comes naturally. Are you interested in becoming a volunteer tutor? If so click here  to get involved, or email Pete Kirby at pete@tutorfair.com we would love to hear from you!

The Simple Secret to Foreign Language Fluency

The Simple Secret to Foreign Language Fluency Whats the hardest part of learning languages?They feel arbitrary.They have their own logic, but it takes trial and error to figure them out.What if there was a shortcut?A way to learn from your mistakes before making them?Heres a simple but useful tip.Learn example sentences rather than  memorizing words individually and out of context.  In other words, sentence mine.What is sentence mining?Google “sentence mining” and you’ll find a community of hardcore sentence miners who get into passionate debates.Sentence mining is learning languages by collecting, saving, and reviewing sentences.The more traditional approach is to memorize long lists of vocab words individually.Why does sentence mining work?Sentence mining works for several reasons.First, it helps you create mental associations with what you already know. The sentences give you a place in your brain where you can attach the new vocabulary.Second, it exposes you to the vocabulary in different contexts. This accelerates you r learning in the same way that you would get to know a person faster if you see them in multiple social settings.Third, vocabulary is nuanced, like people. Just like you dont truly know someone by knowing their name, you dont truly know a word just by knowing its definition.Sentence mining lets you master a word more quickly.How do I do sentence mining?There are 2 ways.The Traditional WayFirst, Ill tell you the traditional, painful way:Find a resource that can provide a steady supply of accurate sentences.Select simple sentences that demonstrate the word’s meaning.Save those sentences in your notebook or flashcards.Periodically review.As you can imagine, the traditional way is a test of your discipline and organizational skills.If you enjoy challenges, have an iron will, and are very meticulous, go with the traditional way.If this sounds like too much work for you, theres an easier way. The FluentU WayTheres a new, painless, and even delightfully fun way: FluentU.With FluentU, youre able to see multiple examples of any word.These examples are all high quality.They either come from authentic sources like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talksor theyre created from scratch by native speakers, and written in a simple way that still clearly demonstrates how the word is used.The words even come with representative images.Take a look at the FluentU app to see what I mean:FluentU lets you learn any video through a fun, multimedia quiz. And at any moment in the quiz, you can swipe left or write to see more examples for the word that youre being quizzed on.Download the FluentU iPhone  or Android app for free!

?? 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On

?? 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On At Tutorful, we firmly believe that youngsters get a bad rep. They’re often unfairly labelled as lazy or selfish.This International Youth Day, we decided to prove those stereotypes wrong.Here are 5 amazingly inspirational young people who will make you sit up and take notice.1) Greta Thunberg (16 Years Old) By European Parliament from EU - Greta Thunberg at the Parliament, CC BY 2.0Greta is a Swedish activist. At the tender age of 15, she led a protest outside the Swedish parliament building about the impending dangers of climate change.The support for this protest grew incredibly quickly, resulting in over 1.4 million students protesting around the world in March this year.Greta has garnered several accolades in just one year. She’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, featured on the cover of Time Magazine, and granted the Ambassador of Conscience Award by Amnesty International.She’s had a real-world impact too. The EU boss, Jean-Claude Juncker, announced a new plan to spend hundreds of billions of Euros in an attempt to combat climate change.Greta is proof that young people care for far more than themselves, and that they have the ability to achieve anything, no matter their age.2) Cori “Coco” Gauff (15 Years Old) By si.robi - CC BY-SA 2.0Coco is an American tennis player. She recently made sporting headlines when she received a wildcard entry to the Wimbledon tennis championships. The world watched as Coco defeated her heroine, Venus Williams, in the first round. In fact, the 15 year old made it all the way to Round 4.Coco is the youngest ever player to reach the main draw at Wimbledon, and she became such an inspiration that her third round match was played on Centre Court.The media and Coco’s fellow players congratulated her on her performance and maturity throughout the tournament.Coco has likely inspired hundreds of kids to pick up a tennis racket, and she’s showing the world that young people can be equally as determined and mature as their elders.3) Rishab Jain (14 Years Old) By Andy King for Discovery EducationRishab is an American researcher, scientist, and inventor. Oh, and he’s only 14. Last year, he created an AI algorithm that will help doctors accurately treat the pancreas in cancer patients.Previously, the pancreas has been difficult to pinpoint. This is due to other organs blocking the way, and the fact that breathing can often move it out of position.Rishab’s algorithm will help track the location of the pancreas, so that radiation can be applied exclusively to it. This lessens the danger of killing perfectly healthy cells that are nearby, and improves the efficiency of the treatment.The project, for which Rishab was awarded a $25,000 prize, was mainly inspired by a family friend who died of cancer.Rishab is a stark reminder that the youth of today are the innovators of tomorrow, and that they have the creativity and knowledge to make the world a better place.4) Marley Dias (14 Years Old) By narratively.comMarley is an American activist and feminist. She first ventured into the limelight aged just 11, when she created the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign.After complaining to her mother that the books she read were always about white boys, she became inspired to do something about it.Her campaign is a book drive that originally aimed to collect books featuring black, female protagonists. In just a few months, she had collected 9,000 books, and raised a lot of discussion about the lack of diversity in children’s literature.Since then, Marley has written and published her own book, and is currently the youngest editor at elle.com.Marley has shown the world that young people not only care about the injustices of the world, but have the strength and willpower to do something about it.5) David Hogg (19 Years Old) By Barry Stock - CC BY-SA 2.0David Hogg is a writer and activist from the USA. He was enjoying a normal day at schoolwhen a gunman entered and killed several of his fellow students. During the shooting, Hogg used his TV production experience to interview other students, and update the outside world.Fortunately, David survived the attack. He then went on to co-found Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group, with 19 other students.Along with his co-founders, David helped sign up 50,000 young people for the midterm elections, and frequently campaigns for tighter restrictions on gun sales in the USA.He also co-wrote a book with his sister that made the New York Times Bestseller list. All of the proceeds from the book are being given to charity.David is a prime example of how young people are able to turn the most harrowing of experiences into something positive that helps to make the world a better place.They Are the FutureThe kids of today will be making the world of tomorrow. In f act, it seems they’ve already started.The young people in this article are just 5 of thousands others like them. They’re creative, intelligent, empathic, curious, and determined. They’ve learnt from the mistakes that previous generations have made. All they want to do is make the world a better place.Maybe it’s about time we let them...

Online Tutoring

Online Tutoring At Tutorz.com there is a discussion going on about the disruptive changes of Online Tutoring. In this article we explain why online tutoring constitutes a disruptive change and how the market has embraced to it so far. Then we go on to present the Tutorz.com strategy to online tutoring which is essentially a online tutor referral service. Finally we review a Skype, the Bamboo Tablet and Skrbl.com as communication tools to facilitate an online tutoring session. Disruptive Change of Online Tutoring Online tutoring refers to the process of tutoring within an online virtual environment or networked environment where teachers and learners are separated by time and/or space. Both student and tutor benefit through online tutoring as they do not need to be present at the some physical location. Participants save the time and money to travel. At this feature is welcome at times of gas prices and high traffic congestion. Furthermore, the location independent aspects of online tutoring make it a part of the globalization of the worlds economic system. Inexpensive and well educated tutors in India can help students in America with their math homework, course work and science problems. Due to these wage level differences American students pay less for online sessions in comparison to the pay for in-home tutoring. Online tutoring is also very welcomed by the overseas tutors. For example the hourly pay to an Indian online tutor ($3-$10) is far higher than of most educational professio nals ($0.50 to $5), including the hourly wage of an Indian teacher. If an online tutoring session was recorded the student could later go back and replay the lesson. This is a very useful feature when hard-to-understand concepts must be addressed. After all learning is a lot of repetition. Another benefit of a recorded tutoring session is that it can be added to an search index to make it easily retrievable in later years and/or by other students. Current Market Responses to Online Tutoring Playing the global income differences and elimination of location constrains a number of online tutoring services have been established. The biggest players in this industry include TutorVista.com, Tutor.com, SmartThinking.com, Tutoringservicers.com and Homeschoolmath.net. These company command a significant share of the tutoring market and its brands are recognized by the education seekers. The Babson Survey Research Group said that more than 60 percent of academic leaders at private-sector colleges and universities say that online learning is critical to their long-term strategies. Online student enrollments continue to be the fastest growing sector in higher education. The perception among private-sector leaders of online learning and its impact on learning outcomes has grown more positive over time, with the majority saying online learning is the same or superior to face-to-face learning, a trend that has improved steadily since initially measured by the Sloan Survey in 2003. Tutorz Strategy to Online Tutoring At Tutorz.com we think it is futile to directly compete against big player like TutorVista or Tutor.com. These companies are in the market for about 10 years, have well established brands and are backed by venture capitalist. Therefore, instead of competing directly with these heavy weights, we will focus on the sub problem of online tutoring referral. As users of Tutor.com will tell you they cannot choose from a selection of tutors, they are given one. But tutees like to be connected with the right online tutor, thus there is work to be done in this area. By channeling online tutors from all over the world, users of Online-Tutorz have a great choice and can find the best tutor for their budget, qualification and availability requirements. The referral-only approach also alleviates Tutorz.com from developing our own communication tools (VOIP, whiteboard, video conferencing). After all a number of really good tutoring/communication tools exist such as Skype, the Bamb oo Tablet and Skrbl.com. While leaving the details of how to solve the communication to these great providers Tutorz leverages its core competencies, that of algorithmic matching of students with tutors. Tutorz.com plans to enter the field of online tutoring in 2012. Review Online Tutoring Tools Skype.com is probably the most advance VOIP (voice over IP) services out there. Skype is great because if you and your communication partner both use it there is no fees and no advertisements involved. Furthermore, Starting from Skype 4.0 there is a video call feature. Skype is reliable and works well on all major platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux). The list of other useful Skype features includes the ability of screen sharing. For computer or programming tutoring screen sharing is extremely useful. File sharing is another useful feature. Simply drag and drop your Word document (or any other file) into the message box and your partner gets it on the other end. Going on there are Skype-to-Skype conference calls and instant messaging and group instant messages. Receiving phone calls from the telephony network or calling general phone numbers requires a Skype subscription. But these payable services are not really needed for online tutoring. Other online tutoring tools include Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, AOL AIM and MSN Messeger. These tools are quite good and each have their pros and cons. But Skype remains our online tutoring tool of choice. On May 10, 2011 Microsoft bought Skype. We hope this will have no adverse effects on great Skype service. Bamboo Tablet. It is an electronic (hardware) pen-on-paper solution that consists of a writing tablet and a pen. It has a natural feel of pen-on-paper. The Bamboo tablet plugs into your computer. As to its pros, it is sturdy, the pen is comfortable to hold and has a slight rubber feel to it, no battery needed, comes with easy to install and simple to customize software. On the downside it has a only a small drawing surface and the eraser is not pressure sensitive. Bamboo Tablet is sold by Wacom and it starts at $55 for the tablet and pen. Skrbl.com is a online whiteboard service. Being a Software-as-a-service (SAAS) solution, with skrbl there is nothing to download, or to install. It supports the freehand drawing, and text mode. Skrbl saves and syncs your whiteboard automatically. But since drawing and write is primarily accomplish through a mouse, the results can be a jiggly and uneven. However, the Skrbl service is great to augment a tutoring session where ideas are shared on a white board such as math formulas or sketches of scientific apparatuses. Acknowledgement I want to thank Chuck Koehler and Scott Bishop for inspiring this discussion on Online Tutoring.

5 Ways to Build Your Online Presence

5 Ways to Build Your Online Presence Image via Pexels 1. Be Consistent in Your Theme/Photos: This may seem like a minor detail, but it actually is important when it comes to building an online presence. Throughout your various social media platforms, have your ‘theme’ and photos be consistent. By ‘theme’ I mean a specific color palette, font, letter sizing, etc. These small details will show others that you dedicate time into making your pages look cohesive and polished, thus making your personal brand appear more reputable. Alison Doyle of the Balance notes, “  For example, you can use the same photo on all your profiles. You can also  create a branding statement  and use some or all of it, so youre sending the same pitch or message, on your social pages.” 2. Utilize LinkedIn: LinkedIn is an excellent place to establish and build an online presence. For one, it’s a popular place where business professionals, both online and offline, connect, look for jobs, and network with like-minded people! If you don’t already have a profile, create one to leap into the virtual job world and start making your brand noticeable! 3. Try a Professional Facebook Page: LinkedIn is a useful tool to connect with professionals and perhaps to your surprise, so is Facebook! With the shift of where people are looking for and finding professional connections, Facebook has emerged as a key platform to build an online presence. If you are looking to do this, just be sure to differentiate your personal page from your professional one, so you can separate the two. Being on Facebook as a professional can give you the chance to share your skills and current events that are going on in your life! Image via Pexels 4. Find Common Interests:  What better way to build your online presence than to find common interests with others? Josh Steimle of Entrepreneur.com  states, “when reaching out to someone, always do your research to learn a few things about them, find an interest you have in common, and ask them about it to break the ice. If you struggle to find a common interest, become interested in something they have experience with by researching it and coming up with some questions on the topic.” You can find people with common interests through various social media platforms, especially ones like Facebook or Twitter. Doing so will not only help you to meet new people, but it will also expose you to new areas of your industry that you might not have been aware of! 5. Personal Website:  Having a personal website can draw attention to you and you exclusively without the other potential distractions that can come with being on a social media site like Facebook or Twitter. Rather, a personal blog or website shows potential employers that you are serious about building your online presence and looking to spread your brand across multiple platforms. Regarding the benefits of a personal website, Alison Doyle  writes, “A blog or personal website that is related to your career interests is a good place to highlight your expertise and an ideal way to feature your credentials.” Who doesn’t want to have the free time to do what they want and work remotely at the same time? Choosing to work remotely is not always an easy decision, and it can sometimes come with a few difficulties. While building an online presence and creating a brand for yourself takes some patience and determination, if you follow the right steps, you can network effectively and be successful working at home. As always, good luck!

Intermediate Algebra Help

Intermediate Algebra HelpYou can find some great intermediate algebra help and tips online from the comfort of your own home. Whether you are an advanced algebra student or just starting out, this article will tell you the best way to learn intermediate algebra. Follow the steps below and you'll be well on your way to understanding the subject and becoming a successful college student.The first step in learning intermediate algebra is to sit down and get a book that contains all the intermediate algebra concepts you need. The math section of most books contain the algebra formulas that you will need to understand and remember. Some books include general algebra, which is just enough to get you started, while others have extra texts or materials you can use to further enhance your understanding of the subject.The next step in learning intermediate algebra is to practice your hand-eye coordination, problem solving and spelling. If you struggle with these skills, the next step is to che ck out different books for books, or even online resources that teach these skills. Some online resources offer sample problems, so you can see what you are doing wrong. Also, when you are practicing math problems, try to read the problem aloud to yourself and understand what it is asking you to do.Finally, after you have mastered the basics, the next step is to take a few advanced algebra courses. In some classes, you may even need to take a review course to help you move beyond the basic concepts. Advanced algebra courses are usually designed to introduce advanced concepts and get you thinking about the subject.By using online resources and reading textbooks, you can also improve your memorization skills. Many books will offer quizzes, which will test your memory. Many college textbooks also offer a quiz that will help you remember different subjects you have studied, as well as show you what the average score is for a given subject.Getting the best out of yourself requires dedica tion and perseverance. If you take your studies seriously, even if you don't get a perfect grade on each subject, you will develop an understanding of how to apply what you have learned in the classroom. Being prepared, can help you not only succeed academically, but also make the students around you better at their jobs.If you want to learn more about algebra, make sure you are working with the right tools. You should know how to use math to solve simple problems, but don't assume that the algebra problems you see in books are easy. The key to all this is understanding the fundamental concepts that the book is teaching you and then testing your understanding with practice, reading, and quizzes.