TOS Review: Virtual Nerd

Title: Virtual Nerd

Format: Online Math and Science Tutoring Website
Price: VN offers 1 day, 1 week, monthly, and 3 months subscriptions options.

Prices vary based on subscriptions

What is it?

Virtual Nerd offers online tutoring for grades 7-12 in Pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Intro Physics. In the near future Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus will also be available.  It is a great alternative to hiring a tutor near you. No scheduling conflicts or putting off school work until the tutor arrives. Simply log on anytime day or night and choose from a multitude of video tutorials.  The tutorials are taught by well educated, knowledgeable, tutors who explain in great detail everything from how to solve inequalities with rational numbers, to understanding forces and equilibrium, and SO much more.  Although Virtual Nerd is designed with public students in mind, I feel it is a wonderful asset to any classroom.

Description from site:"Need help with algebra functions, solving inequalities or with complex topics in physics? You’ve found the web’s best interactive video tutorials. And we’re ready when you are!

Especially when it comes to math and science, there's no telling when or where you'll need help. What are the odds your teacher or a tutor will be available when the need arises? That's why we built Virtual Nerd! We use our patent-pending e-learning platform to provide anytime, anywhere access to online tutorials."

Here are 3 sample videos.

VN offers a neat feature called the "Textbook Search." If your textbook is the Prentice Hall: Algebra 1, Holt: Algebra 1, Glencoe: Algebra 1, or the McDougal Littell: Algebra 1 book, then you have the ability to choose which lesson within each chapter you are working.  This makes it much easier to find which tutorial you need.


What are my thoughts? 
My daughter and I both really like Virtual Nerd.  I like the ease in finding which tutorials we need and how thoroughly each concept is explained.  My daughter really enjoyed the teachers' enthusiasm and style of teaching.  She was able to understand the few different concepts she previously struggled with.



I feel Virtual Nerd will greatly benefit anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable tutor without the high price tag.  To learn more about VN or to subscribe, click HERE. 

Be sure to check out what my fellow TOS Members have to say.

Disclaimer: I’m an independent contractor for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine Crew. I received a premium member account with Virtual Nerd in exchange for my honest review.

New beginnings!

Well, it’s official! I’ve been accepted as one of the newest members of The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew for 2010-11! I’m so excited!!

Life is always presenting new experiences, all of which we grow and learn from. I’m currently facing a few new experiences of my own; reviewing curriculum and blogging. Reviewing curriculum is something I’ve never formally done. Now, granted I do use many different curriculums in our school and yes I often discuss many different curriculums with other home educators, as well as non-home educators. However, I haven’t done it as say an ‘assignment’ per say. As for blogging, I read many different blogs and wish I could keep up with many more (not enough hours in a day), but until now I’ve never had a blog of my own, nor did I ever think I would become a ‘blogger’ myself. Nonetheless, I’m ecstatic I was chosen as a new crew member and completely up for the challenge.

I’m so excited to begin this new journey! I pray God will guide me as I share my life as a wife, mother, and a home educator, while reviewing curriculum, and whatever else he inspires me to do and write about. I pray He will allow me to be a blessing to others all while glorifying Him.