Live Expert Tutors
Our tutors have completed over one million sessions! You’ll connect to a certified teacher, professor, college
student at an accredited university, or an experienced professional.
Each tutor is an expert in his or her field and completes a rigorous
application process, training certification, and background check to be
part of Tutor.com's Online Homework Help.
One-to-One Sessions You and your tutor can chat, whiteboard,browse Web pages, and share
files in our interactive online
classroom.Sessions are saved so you can review them whenever you
want.
Help When You Need It Whether it's a test tomorrow,
report due, or a tough homework assignment, tutors are available from
4pm – 9pm every day local time. If your child lives in a different state –
it’s 4-9 p.m. their time. No appointments. No hourly charges. Its FREE to all UAW-GM Represented employees and thier dependents.
To Access: Log onto: www.workfamilyprograms.comUser Name: uawgm Password: helpnowGo to the
Homework Help Icon located across the top of the screen.
Click on Tutor.com located on the left hand side of the page.From the drop down list select:
IN-GMVM Fort Wayne Assembly. Then
click on “go to tutor.com”. First visit you will need to download the
program. See next page for download instructions.
Our Tutors: Over 1,000 tutors across North America
have passed Tutor.com’s rigorous application process, training certification
and third party background check. They are a dedicated, highly qualified
group that includes certified teachers, professors, college students
enrolled in accredited universities and professionals who are experts in
their field. Every session is saved and tutors’ sessions are reviewed
regularly to ensure that students receive the best one-to-one, online
tutoring experience that fits the student’s specific needs. Tutors do not
give answers; they provide help
Technology: Everyday we match thousands of students to a specific tutor using
a sophisticated routing and matching technology. Each session takes place in
an online, interactive classroom that was created by Tutor.com specifically
for students seeking one-to-one help. It includes chat, voice capability, an
interactive whiteboard for real-time communication, suite of whiteboard
tools and the ability to send Web pages and files.
Please read ALL these instructions before
you begin. You may need to close your browser to complete the installation
-- so be sure to come back to this site to connect with a tutor.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Downloadand save the Live Homework Help installer to your computer.
1. Locate the file named 'Setup.exe' and double-click it to run the installer.
3. Read the information and follow the instructions presented by the
installer.
4. Click hereto
connect with a tutor!
If you have any
questions about the installation procedure, or if run into any technical
problems, please click here
(when you are on line). Be sure to include a detailed description of your
problem. The Tutor.com Support Staff do their best to respond to inquiries
within 24 hours.
System Requirements - Windows 98,
Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP - Pentium II
processor or higher - 64 MB RAM - Super VGA (800 x
600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors - Modem or Internet
connection, Mouse, and Keyboard required - Speakers and
Microphone required for voice communication and alerts - Please note, the
software is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
High speed internet access
(ISDN, DSL, a cable modem or faster connection)
How Live, One-to-One Help Works
Live Expert Tutors
Our tutors have completed over one million sessions! You’ll connect to a
certified teacher, professor, college student at an accredited university,
or an experienced professional. Each tutor is an expert in his or her field
and completes a rigorous application process, training certification, and
background check to be part of Tutor.com's Online Homework Help.
One-to-One Sessions You
and your tutor can chat, whiteboard, browse Web pages, and share files in
our interactive online classroom. Sessions are saved so you can review them
whenever you want.
Help When You Need It
Whether it's a test tomorrow, report due, or a tough homework assignment,
tutors are available from 2pm - 1am Eastern Time every day. No appointments.
No hourly charges.
Surprisingly Affordable- FREE To UAW-GM Employees children and
grandchildren.
Get Help in these Subjects
Elementary Math
Algebra (I, II)
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Elementary Science
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Elementary English
Essay Writing / Book Reports
Grammar
And more...
American History
World History
Political Science
And more...
What are the system requirements for
Online Homework Help?
Operating System: Windows XP Home and Windows XP
Professional
High speed internet access (ISDN, DSL, a cable modem
or faster connection)
What is online tutoring?
Online tutoring is a new way to get help with your homework from expert tutors
without ever leaving your house! You connect to a tutor right from your computer
for a one-to-one session in an Online Classroom that includes chat, an
interactive whiteboard, the ability to share Web sites and send files. Our
expert tutors have helped thousands of students with over a million homework
problems. Online tutoring is a safe, convenient and affordable way to get help
seven days a week.
What is Tutor.com's Online Homework Help?
Online Homework Help is the best way to get your homework done. You connect
instantly to expert tutors who help you complete homework assignments, study for
exams, edit papers and much more. After downloading and installing the Online
Homework Help software to your PC, you can connect to a tutor in an interactive
online classroom seven days a week from 2 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Eastern. All you need
is a PC and an Internet connection.
How do you compare to other online tutoring companies?
Tutor.com has been offering online tutoring since 2000. Our tutors have
completed over a million homework sessions and 95% of students would recommend
our service to their friends. There are no hourly charges and no scheduling.
Access is always unlimited.
What subjects can I get help in?
Online Homework Help offers help in Math, Science, History and English for
students in 4th-12th grades. Math subjects include: Elementary Math, Algebra I &
II, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus. Science subjects include: Elementary
Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. History subjects
include: American History, World History, Political Science and more. English
subjects include: Elementary English, Essay Writing, Book Reports, Grammar and
more.
Are the tutors real people?
Yes! Our expert tutors are real, live people.
Who are the tutors?
Our tutors have completed over a million homework sessions. The tutors are a
highly qualified group that includes certified teachers, professors, and college
students enrolled in accredited universities and professionals who are experts
in their field. Each tutor completes a rigorous application process, training
certification and third party background check to be part of Online Homework
Help from Tutor.com.
Where are the tutors from?
All of our tutors are located in the United States
and Canada.
How does Online Homework Help work?
Online Homework Help from Tutor.com is easy to use. You simply install the
Online Homework Help software to any PC with an Internet connection. The
software remains on your desktop and you instantly connect to an expert tutor
when ever you need help. You need to select your grade level and your subject
and then you are connected to an appropriate tutor.
What is the Online Homework Help Online Classroom?
All homework sessions are one-to-one and occur in an interactive online
classroom complete with chat (similar to instant messaging), an interactive
whiteboard that includes math tools, typing tools and much more. You and your
tutor can share files and Web sites that pertain to the session. You can print
the session or come back and review it 24/7.
When is Online Homework Help available?
Online Homework Help is available through www.workfamilyprogram.com Monday
through Thursday from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What grade levels are available?
Students in (3rd) 4th through 12th grade can use Online Homework
Help.
What does Online Homework Help cost?
FREE to UAW-GM employees: children and grandchildren.
Non-UAW persons pay: WeekPass
for unlimited access for 7 days for $24.99; and a Monthly Subscription for
unlimited access for $69.99
Will Online Homework Help work on my computer?
You need a PC and Internet access for Online Homework Help from Tutor.com.
System requirements include either the Windows XP Home and Windows XP
Professional and a high speed Internet connection (ISDN, DSL, a cable modem or
faster connection).
I have suggestions for some new features. How do I send them to
Tutor.com?
We'd love to hear your suggestions! Please email us at onlinehomeworkhelp@tutor.com.
How do I give Tutor.com feedback about my tutor?
Please complete the survey after each session to rate your tutor and tell us
about your experience using Online Homework Help from Tutor.com. You may also
give us feedback by completing the comments box. Our Quality Control team
reviews all the surveys and appreciates your feedback.
I really liked my tutor. Can I schedule an appointment with him or her?
At this time Online Homework Help from Tutor.com provides instant connections to
expert tutors every day. We do not provide scheduled appointments with
individual tutors. Every tutor is an expert in their subject area and should be
able to help you.
If I get disconnected from my session can I reconnect to my tutor?
You will rarely get disconnected from your tutor. If this does happen to you,
please enter your subject and grade level again and we'll connect you to one of
our hundreds of expert tutors who are online and ready to help you. We can not
guarantee that you'll connect to the same tutor.
Can tutors review my essay?
Yes. You may send essays to your tutor during your online session. The tutor
will edit your essay with you during the session.
Can I save my Online Homework Help sessions?
Your sessions are automatically saved for you. Simply log in to Online Homework
Help from Tutor.com and go to the Previous Sessions tab. You'll see a list of
all your sessions organized by date. Click on a session to review it. (remember
you must access it through the www.workfamilyprogram.com web site)
Can I print my Online Homework Help sessions?
Yes, you can print a session at anytime during your session or directly after
your session. You may also go back to your saved sessions and print from there.
Who is Tutor.com?
In 1998 Tutor.com was founded to connect students with real, expert tutors for
one-to-one instruction in any subject, anywhere, anytime. In 2000, we launched
an online tutoring service exclusively for public libraries and the communities
they serve. Over 1,000 urban, suburban and rural public libraries across the
country offer our one-to-one online tutoring. Our expert tutors have completed
over a million one-to-one sessions. 95% of students would recommend our service
to friends. Now, we are making Tutor.com Online Homework Help available to
students everywhere through unlimited daily, weekly and monthly subscriptions.
How does Tutor.com make sure my child is safe online?
Your child's safety is very important to Tutor.com. Tutor.com takes the
following steps to ensure your child will have a safe, educational experience
every time they log on for help. Each tutor completes a rigorous application
process, training certification and third party background check to be part of
Online Homework Help. Students' personal information is never shared with the
tutors and tutors will not share personal information with students beyond a
first name. Tutor.com also saves every session and has a quality control team
that reviews sessions each day.