Google Helpouts allows for virtual tutoring and consulting through one-on-one video chats using Google Hangouts. Users can schedule sessions and pay for Helpouts in various categories like home and garden problem solving. The presenter discussed using Helpouts as a platform for Extension to answer complex questions that require richer interaction than just text or voice. Referral codes provide $25 credit towards a user's first Helpout.

1. Google Helpouts
Stephen Judd, UNH Cooperative Extension
National eXtension Conference
Sacramento, CA
March 26, 2014

2. Jan Lievens (Dutch) - Prince Charles Louis of the
Palatinate with his Tutor Wolrad von Plessen
Virtual Tutoring / Consulting

3. Essentially one-on-one Hangout
Scheduling and payment system
Recording
Free or paid
Set your availability schedule or live now

5. Helpout Categories

7. https://helpouts.google.com/115209315312652820399/ls/b72809d9d6c61332
Created primarily to play with platform
Only done a few real Helpouts

8. Potential for Extension
● Home and garden problem-solving
● Answering complex questions often requires
richer interaction than text or voice alone
● Your ideas????

9. Referral code if interested
$25 towards first Helpout
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