Academic Support Centers
The Academic Support Center provides quality academic support for students at Caldwell Community College and Technical
Institute. We facilitate learning by addressing individual needs, recognizing achievements, and helping students
set realistic and reachable goals throughout their coursework at the college. All tutoring services are free to
our students.
Tutoring Services
Semester Break Tutoring Hours
Tutoring will resume once classes are back in session.
Check back on the first day of the next semester for current tutoring information.
Subject-Based Tutoring 24/7
- Online tutoring is available through ThinkingStorm via Moodle.
- Watch this video to
learn more about ThinkingStorm
ThinkingStorm offers online tutoring in a variety of course subjects. This service can be accessed from the
Moodle Login page or the Student Support Section of your Moodle course.
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The library staff will field questions about online tutoring.
No coverage on holidays or Sat/Sun midnight-8 a.m.
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
Video Resources
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.
- 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
