Traveling-Tutor™ (CCQ Traveling-Tutor) runs on any Microsoft operating system. The suggested platform is the Hewlett Packard iPAQ with Microsoft Mobile since it provides a 24/7 anytime anywhere learning platform that is ideal for the mobile tutoring capability. Further, research indicates that use of the handheld device increases student engagement, time on task and motivation. The Traveling-Tutor’s on-demand reading support makes it a great self-direct learning tool to extend the classroom and learning day. A content editor makes it very easy to add any text based study, testing or reading materials to the program. Any student can benefit from this program but it is clearly ideal for struggling readers, standardized test preparation, ESL students, many special needs students, Title One students and gifted students. The CCQ Traveling-Tutor provides students with a personal tutor to assist teachers and increase student achievement.
- Anywhere, anytime learning – Inside and outside the classroom students have 24/7 access to real tutoring functions, educational resources, and PC applications on the Traveling-Tutor.
- Integrated services – Traveling-Tutor enhances current school programs rather than replacing them. Teachers need less supplementary training because materials and methods are familiar. Compatible with most standards-compliant PC peripherals.
- iPAQ platform – The primary platform for the Traveling-Tutor is the Hewlett-Packard iPAQ 110 pocket computer. In addition to being rugged and low cost, research shows that the iPAQ is a favorite with students because of its convenient size and capabilities.
- Low cost – The Traveling-Tutor provides 1:1 tutoring to students for less than 35 cents per hour of use. The Traveling-Tutor delivers more services than any other educational product on the market – and delivers them at a substantially lower cost.
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