FYE Faculty Guide

We also have materials that you can embed within your Blackboard shell:

We're also happy to offer instruction to your FYE class. 

There are many forms of technology available for faculty to use or check out from Downtown or Southwest including: 

• Laptops with Camtasia screen recording software
• Web Cams
• Portable projectors
• Video cameras
• Digital cameras
• Green screens
• Other assorted video equipment

Contact:

Downtown: john.nation@kctcs.edu

Southwest: aaron.nusz@kctcs.edu

Two ways to point students to tutoring services are by sharing information about tutoring with your class as a whole and by raising a tutoring flag for an individual student.

Not sure how to raise a tutoring flag? Follow the link to raise a tutoring flag.

We find that students respond best to referrals when the faculty member has discussed tutoring services with the student before raising a flag in Starfish. Many students hear “referral” and think something is wrong, so it’s essential to emphasize both the benefits of tutoring and that successful students routinely seek academic support.

Here are some talking points we have found effective:

• Jefferson offers free tutoring help through the Learning Commons for course content, writing, research/reference, computer/Blackboard, reading and study skills.
• Many students use these free services and find them helpful.
• Every student experiences challenges in their classes from time to time. Tutoring is one way to get help with those challenges.
• At the Learning Commons, you can meet with a peer tutor, who is also a Jefferson student.
• Tutoring can help you meet your goals for our class.
• Would you like me to contact the tutoring center for you? They will be glad to help.

Finally, before making a referral, consider whether tutoring is the best solution. For example, if the student is not attending class or turning in assignments, tutoring is unlikely to help. Students who are putting effort into your course are most likely to benefit from working with a tutor or librarian.

If you'd like to request a computer classroom without library instruction, see below: