Background & Trends
When did people first begin pushing for the integration of technology in writing programs?
The 1990s
What college is primarily discussed in "Online Tutoring"?
Saint Joseph College
How did the majority of students from the survey feel about online tutoring?
Very positively. Most were highly satisfied (79%), some were somewhat satisfied (18%), and very few were dissatisfied (3%).
According to Bell, what essential element of tutoring should also be the goal of online learning?
Supporting the work of learners.
As we celebrate access to online learning, what is an important question to ask ourselves?
What kind of learning environment we have created & for whom.
Why were some people adverse to or uncertain about online tutoring?
Access to technology was limited. They thought it might be cold, too demanding, and constrained. Lack of training.
Tutors in the writing associates program found themselves using what method, online or in person, to work with students most frequently?
a fusion of both
What year did the writing associates program, talked about in "Online Tutoring", begin?
2007
What demographics typically seek online learning support?
Caregivers, workers, language learners, those with social anxiety, etc.
What are some interactions that encourage learning?
Talking, thinking, reading, listening, writing, etc.
"Online Tutoring" mentions WAC and WID programs quite frequently. What do these acronyms stand for?
WAC = Writing across the curriculum
WID = Writing in the discipline
For what major was tutoring found to be almost entirely delivered online due to scheduling conflicts caused by the program?
Nursing
What is the benefit of online communication not requiring immediate answers, according to Bell?
It provides students with time and space to respond to tutors' questions without the pressure to perform at the tutor's pace.
What are some benefits of online tutoring?
Fewer distractions, the ability to reflect on feedback, reducing anxiety, increased clarity, etc.
According to Bell, what should the value of online tutoring be measured by?
The learning that takes place.
Synchronous tutoring is better for the ___ stages of writing. Asynchronous is better for the ___ stages of writing.
Synchronous is better for the early stages of writing which are benefitted by conversation. Asynchronous is better for later stages where ideas have already been formulated.
What were some of the responsibilities of a writing associate as explained in "Online Tutoring"? (You can summarize)
Attend classes, read course text, share center resources and handouts, meet with students outside of class and online, and/or help faculty with syllabus and assignment design.
True or False: The writing associates program at Saint Joseph College found that the relationship between tutor and student felt very cold during online interactions.
False
What are some issues with online learning?
Some people may not have access to technology without data or bandwidth concerns. Early steps of the process like brainstorming, outlines, and thesis development are more difficult online.
What are some tutoring strategies that allow learners to move forward in their work?
Instruction, scaffolding, & motivation.
What is the name of the model for university writing fellows that a lot of current programs still adhere to as mentioned in the beginning of "Online Tutoring"?
the 1982 Brown University prototype
In what year did Saint Joseph College start online tutoring?
2001
When it comes to online tutoring, which is more important, writers answering tutors' questions or tutors answering writers' questions?
Tutors answering writers' questions.
What are some elements of in-person tutoring that carry over to online tutoring?
Learners respond based on their needs and preferences, tutoring may not be accessible for all students, learners have varied experiences, tutors should answer and address writers’ questions, etc.
How can writing centers encourage participatory online learning for tutors & writers?
By being responsive, addressing issues of access & equity, simplifying technology, establishing personal connections, increasing clarity, providing resources, & training tutors in online strategies.