Brainfuse Online Tutoring - Faculty

Brainfuse provides free online tutoring services to PGCC students. With Brainfuse, students have on-demand access to tutoring support up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

In addition to Brainfuse, students have access to support provided by The Learning Commons. 

 Brainfuse Overview 

Key features include:  

• Range of Subjects: Students have access to support across a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to - 

• Business: Accounting, Economics, Finance 
• Computer & Tech: C++, Excel, HTML5/CSS, Java, JavaScript, MySQL, PowerPoint, Windows, Word 
• English: College Reading, ESL, Writing 
• Health Sciences: Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology 
• Math: Calculus, College Algebra, Dosage and Calculation of Medications, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Precalculus, Statistics, Trigonometry 
• Science: Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics 
• Social Sciences: Government, History, Psychology, Sociology  

• One-to-One Assignment Help: Tutors employ techniques based on current research and best practices that have been adapted for online tutoring to ensure high-quality service and consistency. Per semester, each student is provided 3 hours of Brainfuse tutoring time. If needed, a time extension can be requested by the student after using the initial 3 hours of time. Once a student uses their allotted time, the pop-up below will appear on their Brainfuse home page. 

• Asynchronous and Live Writing Assistance: Brainfuse’s writing lab methodologies, customization features, and quality control safeguards make them unique among online tutoring providers. They employ a multi-layered review process to maintain consistent feedback. Students can expect writing feedback returned within 24 hours for various writing assignments.  

• Unlimited Access to Study Tools: Students have unlimited access to academic tools, which include flashcards, SkillSurfer practice tests and lessons, MEET virtual meetings, LEAP diagnostic testing, language lab, Brainwave recorded notetaking, and eParachute career aptitude tests. 

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Faculty Access 

Faculty should access Brainfuse directly in Canvas. To do so, go to any Canvas course. On the course navigation menu, click the “Brainfuse Online Tutoring” link. Then, click the “Launch Brainfuse” button. Once launched, you will be directed to your Brainfuse Faculty Dashboard, where you can manage and monitor your students' use of Brainfuse services. 

Tutoring Task Assignment 

Faculty can assign tutoring tasks for students to complete in Brainfuse if they feel tutoring may support the student’s academic success.  

There are two types of tutoring tasks - 

• Live Tutoring: Assign a student a live online tutoring session that focuses on a specific skill or subject ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Writing Lab: Invite students to submit papers to the Brainfuse Writing lab for feedback 

To learn how to assign tutoring tasks to students, reference the video on Brainfuse task assignment for PGCC faculty (13 minutes). 

Note: If a student is assigned a tutoring task, they will receive an email like the one in the image below. The student will need to click the link in their email to take them to the task page in Brainfuse. On that page, they will see a button that allows them to submit their work. By using that link, the faculty will be able to follow their progress and see any work from the student or tutor. 

​​​​​​​Student Access – When not assigned a tutoring task by faculty 

Brainfuse is available to all PGCC students through their Canvas courses. To learn how students access Brainfuse, reference the Brainfuse page on The Learning Commons’ website. 

Please ensure the “Brainfuse Online Tutoring” link is visible to students on your course navigation menu in Canvas. Otherwise, students in your course will not have access to Brainfuse! 

For information on the student experience in the Brainfuse platform, please reference the Brainfuse overview video for PGCC faculty and staff (48 minutes). 

​​​​​​​Support 

We suggest reading through the Brainfuse User Guide before using the tool for the first time.  

If you have additional questions about Brainfuse, please contact Brainfuse Support – 

• Phone: 1-866-BRAINFUSE 

• Email: info@brainfuse.com