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Description
Brainfuse provides PGCC students with free, on-demand online tutoring available up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students can receive one-on-one assistance across a wide range of academic subjects, including mathematics, science, business, computer technology, English, health sciences, and social sciences. Each student receives three hours of tutoring per semester, with the option to request additional time when needed. Once the allotted tutoring time has been used, a pop-up message will appear on the Brainfuse homepage with instructions for requesting additional time.
In addition to Brainfuse, students have access to support provided by The Learning Commons.
When to use:
Students can use Brainfuse when they need additional academic support outside of class or want help understanding course material, completing assignments, or preparing for assessments.
Brainfuse is especially useful when students:
- Need help understanding a difficult concept or topic.
- Need one-on-one assistance with an assignment or coursework.
- Want to review or practice before a quiz or exam.
- Are struggling with math, science, writing, computer technology, or other supported subjects.
- Need help with writing, reading, or developing an assignment.
- Need academic assistance beyond class times or The Learning Commons’ hours of operation.
- Want additional guidance while working independently on their coursework.
Training Delivery Method(s)
- On-Demand – Self-paced learning modules
- Online Synchronous (Zoom/Teams)
- This is a vendor-provided training for faculty; therefore, topics and duration may vary. Email eLearning@pgcc.edu to schedule the training with the Brainfuse representative for your team.
Who has access?
- Faculty teaching a Canvas course
- Students enrolled in a Canvas course
How to access Brainfuse Online Tutoring?
1. Log in to your PGCC Canvas Course
2. On the Global Navigation Menu (blue section on the left-hand side), select “Courses”
3. Click on one course, from the Course Navigation Menu, select “Brainfuse Online Tutoring”
4. Select the “Launch Brainfuse” button to be directed to the Brainfuse Dashboard, either faculty or student depending on role
NOTE: The Brainfuse Faculty Dashboard allows faculty to manage and monitor students' use of Brainfuse services.
Additional Resources
Check out the askPGCC articles:
Brainfuse HelpNow Quick-Start and User Guide
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