Like it or not but it’s back-to-school time! Schedules change yet again. Here are some tips to make the transition smooth and fun!!
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Archive for August, 2008
More than 200,000 school students spanked or paddled in past school year!!
How about the cover story on CNN today- http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/20/corporal.punishment/index.html
Did anyone read it yet? That’s a lot of students!
Fear Math No More- Affordable help is only a click away!
A new article posted on Articlerich.com for clickandclimb.com
Students of the tech savvy generation-x start to fear math as early as the beginning of middle school. For most of these students, this fear only increases with time and age and they dread math as they move to high-school and college avoiding the subject as much as possible. Some psychologists have even coined the term Math Anxiety which relates to the fear of math in young children. As a country dependent on science and technology to a great extent, this situation demands a call to action.
One proven way to address this issue is to give such students a lot of practice and individual attention so they gain confidence in math and not run away from it. However, schools do not have the resources to provide that level of individualized attention to each student. Some students perform well in classroom settings but others don’t. The reasons vary from needing more attention to being shy in a classroom setting. Some schools do provide after school help to students where kids can study in smaller groups. Parents, who can afford, send their kids to high priced tutoring centers to improve their math skills. This option, however, is not feasible for a majority of middle-class families.
Recently, Knowledge Process Outsourcing or KPO has brought some relief. Companies like www.clickandclimb.com are using technology and global resources to make personalized tutoring affordable for all. These companies make use of Voice Over IP (VOIP) software such as Skype that enables crystal clear phone- like conversation between the student’s and the tutor’s computer. The only requirements- high speed Internet connection- which is becoming more and more popular in households- and a headset. Companies make use of an electronic whiteboard which is an electronic version of the traditional chalkboard to make these tutoring sessions highly interactive. “It’s like having a personal tutor sitting right next to you” exclaim the users of these services.
The tutors are highly qualified professionals from around the globe. Countries like India have an abundance of English speaking, qualified, and dedicated teachers. These tutors make equivalent or more wages working for these tutoring companies as they do working at a local school. Using these global resources and affordable technology, companies like www.clickandclimb.com have been able to bring the cost down to as low as $9.99/hr as opposed to $40-$60 per hour with equivalent services here in the US. Some of the other advantages include the convenience of studying from home and scheduling the sessions based on the students’ availability- leaving ample time for extra curricular activities. It’s a win-win situation for both- the tutor and the student- and a true example of how “The World is Flat”.
Welcome back homeschooling families!
ClickandClimb team welcomes all the homeschooling families who are getting started with the fall curriculum after the much deserved Summer break! Our tutors are as excited for the upcoming academic year as you are.
Hurry! Summer Special nearing end
The Summer special for clickandclimb.com’s affordable tutoring program is nearing an end. Hurry and purchase sessions before Aug 15th and get tutoring for only $49/month. Haven’t tried our services yet, register online for a no obligation 2-week Free Trial today
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Here’s a recent article about online tutoring and clickandclimb.com
Be Smart; Resort to Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is the latest mantra in education industry. Internet-savvy new generation is finding online learning to be more convenient and effective than traditional in-person tutoring. There are no rules and boundaries and any student, anywhere, can take advantage of this medium of learning as long as he has access to a computer and an internet connection.
A student and teacher communicate over the internet using Voice-Over-IP technology. The voice quality is crystal clear- just like having a telephone conversation. This interactive service gives students enough flexibility to pursue other extracurricular activities as their time is not wasted in being driven to learning centers. Most online tutoring programs offer convenient hours so students can balance their time between study and other activities like music and sports. Parents also do not feel pressured to plan their entire day around their kids’ classes as no driving is involved. All students need to do is to log on to their computer and begin learning- really, it’s that simple.
Cost is a major advantage too. Most tutoring companies, like ClickandClimb.com, outsource their tutoring centers to countries like India that possess abundance of qualified math and science tutors, making the service highly affordable. Hourly cost to obtain a private tutor is no longer atrocious and is very well doable by a middle class or a single income family.
Critics may argue that learning won’t be effective if the teacher cannot see the facial expressions and gestures of the student to determine whether or not he understood the concept. On the contrary, students are more likely to ask questions and feel more at ease as the tutor is not sitting right in front of them. Hence, overall, online tutoring is an easy, interactive and affordable way to teach today’s fast-paced young generation.
ClickandClimb.com, a leading provider of online math tutoring, offers high quality and affordable tutoring. ClickandClimb.com tutors are highly qualified and trained. They cover all topics from elementary to high school math and could assist you in improving your grades and test scores. Their 2-week trial is absolutely free and they currently have a summer special for only $49/month for you to experience the quality of their online tutoring services.
