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Peer Tutoring

Online Peer Tutoring

Supported by a UNK Distance Education grant obtained in 2009, Online Peer Tutoring facilitates live, real-time assistance for students enrolled in online classes that we typically tutor face to face.

By using Blackboard Collaborate web-conferencing software, students are able to see, hear and write to their tutor. An interactive white board space allows tutors to draw diagrams, equations and models for students to see online as they discuss material. Tutors also use a Wacom monitor, which facilitates accurate sketching for courses like math and chemistry.

Online tutoring is available for students taking online or distance courses. These students are notified directly of the availability of online tutoring services and contact tutors via email to set up tutoring appointments.

The fall 2013 online tutoring schedule will be available online by Wednesday, September 4.