Online Tutoring questions
Q: How should I prepare for my online session?
A: Come with your assignment guidelines and paper ready, and make sure that your work (a Google document, Slides) are set to "anyone at Rowan can comment" under the share settings. Also, it's good to sign into mywconline.com early before your session starts!
Q: How do I join my online session?
A: When the appointment time comes and you are ready to join, log back into https://rowan.mywconline.com/ and click on your appointment time. A window will pop up, and in it you will see the option “Start or Join Online Consultation.” Click that link to enter into the chat room to meet with your tutor!
Q: How do I upload my documents and assignment sheets for an online appointment?
A: Please have the assignment sheet from Blackboard or your professor’s email before the session begins.You can include them when signing up for an appointment. Attach files by clicking the “Choose File” buttons on the bottom of the appointment window and select the files from your computer. There are three slots so you can also upload your drafts and readings. Only upload Word or .pdf documents. You can also share with your tutor during the tutoring session by copying and pasting into the shared screen or uploading documents.
Q: Do I need to have a microphone/webcam to do online tutoring?
A: Nope! There is a live-chat feature during the session. There, you and your tutor can discuss your work.
Q: What is “Drop off Asynchronous Feedback”?
A: Asynchronous tutoring happens outside of real time; there may be hours or days between communication between the tutor and tutee. While this may not seem ideal, asynchronous tutoring offers some major benefits. It allows tutors more time to look over your work, which may be beneficial for longer pieces. Asynchronous tutoring also allows for a deep and continuous collaboration between the tutor and tutee. This is ideal for larger projects. To schedule this form of appointment, select “Drop off: Asynchronous Feedback” when signing into https://rowan.mywconline.com/. After scheduling an appointment, that tutor will get to work as soon as possible, and you will receive feedback via a client report form or in Google Docs. From there, feel free to schedule a synchronous appointment with your tutor to discuss their suggestions.
Q: Has the amount of hours I can schedule tutoring changed?
A: No. Students are still allowed up to 2 hours a week with a tutor. If you need more time, contact us by email at writingcenter@rowan.edu. Also, consider utilizing asynchronous feedback if you feel your paper needs more time.
A: Come with your assignment guidelines and paper ready, and make sure that your work (a Google document, Slides) are set to "anyone at Rowan can comment" under the share settings. Also, it's good to sign into mywconline.com early before your session starts!
Q: How do I join my online session?
A: When the appointment time comes and you are ready to join, log back into https://rowan.mywconline.com/ and click on your appointment time. A window will pop up, and in it you will see the option “Start or Join Online Consultation.” Click that link to enter into the chat room to meet with your tutor!
Q: How do I upload my documents and assignment sheets for an online appointment?
A: Please have the assignment sheet from Blackboard or your professor’s email before the session begins.You can include them when signing up for an appointment. Attach files by clicking the “Choose File” buttons on the bottom of the appointment window and select the files from your computer. There are three slots so you can also upload your drafts and readings. Only upload Word or .pdf documents. You can also share with your tutor during the tutoring session by copying and pasting into the shared screen or uploading documents.
Q: Do I need to have a microphone/webcam to do online tutoring?
A: Nope! There is a live-chat feature during the session. There, you and your tutor can discuss your work.
Q: What is “Drop off Asynchronous Feedback”?
A: Asynchronous tutoring happens outside of real time; there may be hours or days between communication between the tutor and tutee. While this may not seem ideal, asynchronous tutoring offers some major benefits. It allows tutors more time to look over your work, which may be beneficial for longer pieces. Asynchronous tutoring also allows for a deep and continuous collaboration between the tutor and tutee. This is ideal for larger projects. To schedule this form of appointment, select “Drop off: Asynchronous Feedback” when signing into https://rowan.mywconline.com/. After scheduling an appointment, that tutor will get to work as soon as possible, and you will receive feedback via a client report form or in Google Docs. From there, feel free to schedule a synchronous appointment with your tutor to discuss their suggestions.
Q: Has the amount of hours I can schedule tutoring changed?
A: No. Students are still allowed up to 2 hours a week with a tutor. If you need more time, contact us by email at writingcenter@rowan.edu. Also, consider utilizing asynchronous feedback if you feel your paper needs more time.
How do I make an online appointment?
1. Log in to rowan.mywconline.com remembering to select the Real-Time tutoring schedule before clicking Log In
2. Click on any empty box to scheduled your appointment
3. Thirty and Sixty minute appointments are available. You can change the duration of the session (up to sixty minutes) under the "Appointment Date" section.
4. Decide if you want your appointment to be in person or online. Under "Meet Online?" select "Yes" if you want your appointment to be online.
5. Leave a short description of your assignment and what you would like to work on under the "Tell us more" section.
6. It is helpful for your tutor to see the assignment guidelines. To attach this file, click "Choose File" at the bottom of the page and attach the assignment guidelines document.
7. When you are finished, click "Create Appointment"
If you choose an online appointment, log back in to the schedule approximately five to ten minutes before the start of your appointment. Then, open this appointment and click "Start or Join Online Consultation."
