ASIEH NAMDAR, CNN ANCHOR: Some students in Singapore are taking advantage of the latest technology to do their school work. A new service also allows parents to check their youngster's assignments from anywhere in the world. Channel NewsAsia tells us more.</s>LEE SIEW HOON, CHANNEL NEWSASIA REPORTER (voice-over): They're hip, interactive and engaging, and virtual tutors are available 24 hours a day every day of the year. Primary four student Martin Chong (ph) spends half an hour every day with his cybertutor without have to leave the comfort of his bedroom. Web sites which offer online tutorials based on the education ministry's syllabi are a boon to parents like Mrs. Joanna (ph) Chong.</s>JOANNA CHONG, PARENT: I think Martin can do it at his own pace, and he could do it independently. At the same time, I can be around to pop in to see how he's doing. Most importantly, I could also see the results immediately. I can see how he progresses ultimately.</s>LEE: Those who provide these new age learning tools, say the cybertutor, does not seek to replace the home tutor.</s>LEE: The Web sites also aim to instill self-discipline in students and get parents actively involved in the child's learning experience.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Parents can evaluate and monitor the child's progress</s>LEE: For as little as $24 a month, students can also do their assessments online and compare how they fare against other students.
Students in Singapore Using Internet for Tutoring