Tutoring Service Under-Utilized

Google is shuttering its HelpOuts service, which served as a marketplace for tutors.   According to reporter Zack Miners, the service was under-utilized and Google has determined to close it down April 20.

I have observed that only highly motivated students avail themselves of tutoring options, even if personal tutoring is provided without cost.   In my opinion, students who are identified as being at risk of failure should be assigned a mentor or coach whose main role would be to encourage these students to succeed.

-DD