Online Tutoring made Easy

Kakwasi SomadhiApril 29, 2008

For audio call Toll Free 1-888-886-3951

and use PIN/code 527446

Housekeeping

• Maximize your CCC Confer window.• Mute your phone (*6) if you have visitors or noise in your office.• Please note phone audio may be in presenter-only mode.• Ask questions over the phone when the presenter prompts. • Ask questions throughout presentation via the chat window.• Turn on or off Closed Captioning by clicking on the icon.• Save the presentation or chat by clicking on the icon.

Discussion Topics

•Assessing college readiness for online tutoring•Selecting tutors•Training tutors•Developing procedures and handouts•Evaluating online tutoring•Q and A

Assessing College Readiness

• Survey students• Survey faculty and staff• Publicize the idea• Get buy-in from various constituents

Select Tutors

• Determine criteria for online tutors

– Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency

– Clear speaking voice and telephone manners

– Subject area proficiency and reference from faculty

Training Tutors

• Establish a training and in-service refresher cycle• Conduct an overall group orientation session to

acquaint tutors with CCC Confer• Individual practice sessions• Paired practice sessions• Individual and paired demonstration of proficiency• Readiness to start online tutoring.

Developing Procedures & Handouts

• For the Process

• Online tutor CCC Confer profiles

• Appointment and or walk-in schedules

• Staff and point persons to oversee the process

Developing Procedures & Handouts

• For the Tutor

• Online Tutors’ Manual

• Online tutors’ evaluation forms

Developing Procedures & Handouts

• For the Tutee

• Online Tutoring Student Guide

• Online tutoring evaluation forms

Q & A

Evaluation Survey Link

http://tinyurl.com/yqq23p

Upcoming/Archived Seminars

For upcoming desktop seminars and links to recently archived seminars, check the @ONE Web site at:

http://www.cccone.org/de/08spring/seminars/index.htm

Thanks for Attending

For information on Distance Education Workshops go to:

http://www.cccone.org/de/index.htm