Welcome to Online Math & Science Tutoring Online tutoring is available for most math and science courses to all Central Arizona College students, regardless of whether or not the student is enrolled in an online class Online tutoring for math and science is conducted two ways: Synchronous tutoring Asynchronous tutoring
Characteristics of Synchronous Tutoring Requires an appointment Meet with a live tutor Uses “Virtual Classrooms” in Blackboard Feature a chat room, an equation editor, and a whiteboard to write on
Synchronous Online Tutoring Call SPC or SMC Learning Center at (520) 494-5570 or (480) 677-7728 Ask to set an online appointment for your class (e.g., MAT151) Access “Online Math and Science Tutoring & Resources” (in Blackboard) Click “Online Appointments” Select “Online Tutor Appointments” and the corresponding virtual classroom Synchronous Online Tutoring
Characteristics of Asynchronous Tutoring No appointments necessary Allows time for reflective learning Uses “Ask a Tutor” discussion board in Blackboard Features text posts, an equation editor, option to attach files/images
Asynchronous Online Tutoring Online Math and Science Tutoring & Resources (in Blackboard) Select your subject Select your class Select “Ask a Tutor” “Create a Thread” to post a new question Asynchronous Online Tutoring