Academic Support Centers

Tutoring Services

Virtual Tutoring Room

• Collaborate link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/0f7a0490376c40709431a5435085be7d
• Chrome or Firefox is the preferred browser
• You do not need a video camera or microphone to participate
• To ask questions, use the chat feature. You will not be able to use your microphone to ask questions in order to limit audio issues
• You can join the meeting on your computer or phone
• Virtual Tutoring is always a drop in service; no appointment necessary

Mask-to-Mask Tutoring

To schedule an appointment with an Academic Support tutor, email ahartley@cccti.edu

• Please try to email at least one day in advance
• Appointments are limited to one hour
• Appointments are for one student at a time only
• Appointments are necessary for Mask-to-Mask tutoring only. You are still welcome to drop-in to Virtual Tutoring whenever it is open

Tutoring Schedule

Tutors are available, Virtually or Mask-to-Mask, at these times:

Subject-Based Tutoring 24/7

• Online tutoring is available through ThinkingStorm via Moodle.
• Watch this video to learn more about ThinkingStorm

Helpful Handouts and Resources

The Academic Support Center has a variety of helpful handouts and links to useful websites that can help you with your academic success! Check out a few of our most requested handouts and websites below.

Handouts and Resources

• Study Tips and Tricks - Useful study tips for all students in all subjects
• Printer Friendly Unit Circle - An easy to look at Unit Circle for MAT 172 students
• Quick Guide to Conic Sections - A useful reference for MAT 172 students

Video Resources

• Virtual Learning Tips - advice for synchronous online learning
• Tips for Virtual Presentations - a must-watch before giving an online speech

Helpful Free Websites

• WolframAlpha: https://www.wolframalpha.com/
  This site provides step-by-step instructions and information for math, science and technology, society and culture, and everyday life by using breakthrough algorithms, knowledge base and AI technology. You can even upload your specific math questions to double check your answers.
• Desmos: https://www.desmos.com/calculator
  Online graphing calculator that is easy to use and great for visualizing math problems.
• Keep Me Out: http://www.keepmeout.com/en/
  This site will help you stay away from social media when you need to study by allowing you to “block” distracting websites. This will allow to focus on what you need to get done.
• Universal Password Manager: http://upm.sourceforge.net/
  Do you have too many user-names and passwords to keep track of? This website is great for helping you store all of the information you need, so you can remember all of your login information. You can download it an app to your Droid or iPhone, too.
• TomatoTimer: https://tomato-timer.com/
  This site helps you use the Pomodoro Technique® by breaking down work into small, manageable units separated by short breaks. It will help you stay more focused on your work and increase your productivity.

Additional Services

College Placement Test Review

• Students who want to review prior to taking the college placement exam can visit the Academic Support Center to sign up for an online diagnostic test in PLATO® for Math, English, and writing.
• Students can visit the Academic Support Center for Accuplacer sample-questions and practice handouts, NC DAP Math Sample Questions, and NC DAP Study App information.
• Students who want to re-take the college placement exam must visit the Academic Support Center to sign up for 10 hours of required review through PLATO®.

Additional Diagnostic Test Reviews

• PRAXIS®: Students who want to review prior to taking the Praxis® exam can visit the Academic Support Center to sign up for an online prep program through PLATO®.
• TABE®: Students who want to review prior to taking the TABE® exam can visit the Academic Support Center to sign up for an online prep program through PLATO®.
• TEAS®: Students who want to review prior to taking the TEAS® exam can visit the Academic Support Center to sign up for an online prep program through PLATO® or can study onsite with a copy of the TEAS® prep book.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is designed to provide writers with the tools necessary to write and communicate effectively, thereby promoting success throughout the college as well as in the work place. Visit the Writing Center webpage for more information.

Computer and Printing Services

The Academic Support Center has computers, scanning capabilities, and printing available for student use. The computers are updated each semester and many have course-specific programs installed. Black-and-white and color printing are also available, but require a print card which can be purchased in the centers.

Workshops

The Academic Support Center offers a variety of study skills and subject-area workshops. Please check back soon to view a schedule of current workshops.

The Academic Support Center and The Writing Center are CRLA Certified Level I Tutor Centers
College Reading & Learning Association
International Tutor Training Program Certification

Contacts

Caldwell Campus

Watauga Campus