It seems that we can do just about everything from our phones these days. But, until now you couldn’t work with a tutor to finish a homework assignment or polish a resume. Now your patrons can do that and a whole lot more. Through Tutor.com To Go, HomeworkLouisiana now empowers patrons to connect to a professional academic or career tutor right from their iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. This exciting new service is available to your patrons for free as part of the State Library’s subscription to the Tutor.com Learning Suite. Mobile Solutions Bridge the Digital Divide
Beyond the “cool” factor of mobile technology, it’s also a lifeline for lower income teens. According to the Pew Research Center, 41% of teens in the lowest household income category are using their mobile phone to go online. This is their primary source of access to the Internet and all the information they require to fully participate in an advanced, technologically savvy world. Libraries that want to help bridge the digital divide will need to meet these students where they live – on their phone.
Find more information at www.tutor.com/togo and download the app today!
