About Online Lessons

Online lessons are a convenient and fun way to receive expert help for math. The student and instructor can work through math problems together using an online collaborative whiteboard while also being able to talk at the same time, making for very engaging lessons.
Setting Up Online Lessons

Online lessons are easy to set up.  The only required equipment is:
  • A computer with an internet connection
  • A  pen-tablet that connects by USB to the computer (pen-tablets will be supplied if they are needed)
    • iPads or other touch tablets can be used as an alternative pen-tablets to draw on the online whiteboard
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Online whiteboard
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Pen-tablet
Q&A for Online Lessons
What are the Advantages of Online Lessons?
  • Students anywhere can have access to teachers who are excellent at helping others learn concepts in a very intuitive fashion.
  • The lessons can be held at essentially any time without needing to worry about the limitations imposed by transportation needs.  
  • The online whiteboard is fun to draw on, making for engaging lessons.
  • Math problems can be uploaded to the online whiteboard to be viewed and worked on together.

How does the Pen-tablet Work?
  • The pen-tablet can be connected by USB to your computer, and you are able to use it as a mouse or freely draw with it using the online whiteboard.

How do the Instructor and Student Communicate?
  • By Skype or other two-way audio communication services.

What if I have math problems that are only accessible through a website that I can log in to?
  • What you see on your screen can be shared with the tutor so that you can both see the problem simultaneously.  
  • Screenshots of problems can also be taken and uploaded onto the online whiteboard to be written on together in order to be solved.