Description: Real-time, individualized support tailored to a student's specific needs.
Key Features:
Personal learning plans based on diagnostic assessments.
Interactive tools like whiteboards, screen sharing, and annotation.
Culturally responsive resources and differentiated strategies.
Examples: Platforms like FET Tutor and Fullmind.com excel in offering individualized support.
Description: Groups of 3-5 students with similar learning goals or challenges.
Key Features:
Peer collaboration fosters engagement.
Differentiated instruction while maintaining group cohesion.
Use of breakout rooms to create sub-groups for more tailored instruction.
Best For: Math, language arts, or test preparation where discussion and practice are beneficial.
Description: Students submit questions or assignments and receive recorded or written feedback.
Key Features:
Flexible scheduling allows students to access help at their convenience.
Integrated tools like Castle Learning for assessments and self-paced practice.
Recorded video explanations or annotated feedback files.
Description: Combines synchronous virtual sessions with asynchronous activities.
Key Features:
Real-time problem-solving during live sessions.
Follow-up with assignments or videos tailored to session outcomes.
Continuous progress monitoring using learning management systems.
Description: Tutors guide students through collaborative or individual projects.
Key Features:
Encourages critical thinking, research skills, and creativity.
Aligns with cross-disciplinary learning standards (e.g., STEM or humanities projects).
Supports long-term learning goals beyond immediate content mastery.
Description: Combines academic support with social-emotional learning to build student confidence and resilience.
Key Features:
Emphasis on relationship-building.
Tutors trained in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies.
Focus on creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Description: Leverages artificial intelligence to personalize learning.
Key Features:
Adaptive platforms like Khan Academy or DreamBox Learning.
AI analyzes student progress and recommends targeted resources.
Human tutors intervene when challenges arise beyond AI scope.
Description: Designed for inclusivity, especially for students with disabilities.
Key Features:
Assistive technology (text-to-speech, closed captions, alternative input devices).
Engagement with resources such as Paralympic career connections for inspiration.
Resources aligned with IEP goals and 504 accommodations.
Description: Combines academic content tutoring with specific strategies for standardized tests.
Key Features:
Data-driven insights from formative assessments to target weak areas.
Practice with test-like questions using platforms such as Castle Learning.
Emphasis on time management and question analysis.