More Info on Class Topics
Sometimes going to lectures and reading the textbook is not enough to help you understand a topic you are studying in class.
Sometimes going to lectures and reading the textbook is not enough to help you understand a topic you are studying in class.
When this happens, this is the time for you to search for more information.
When this happens, this is the time for you to search for more information.
Look for information that is presented in ways that match the topic you are studying and the way you prefer learning - your learning style.
Look for information that is presented in ways that match the topic you are studying and the way you prefer learning - your learning style.
Where to Find More Info
Where to Find More Info
Online
Online
Use your computer's (ex., Google, Bing) or phone's (ex., Safari) search engine or browser to find more information.
Use your computer's (ex., Google, Bing) or phone's (ex., Safari) search engine or browser to find more information.
Explore the suggestions that are given. To modify your search, change the order of, add, or eliminate words (keywords) .
Explore the suggestions that are given. To modify your search, change the order of, add, or eliminate words (keywords) .
Remember, while Wikipedia is a good source of information, it is not usually deemed a creditable source to quote.
Remember, while Wikipedia is a good source of information, it is not usually deemed a creditable source to quote.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy
This site is run by a non-profit educational organization, and contains short video lectures on many topics including math, science, computing, history, physics, economics, finance, and US history. There is no charge for use of this website.
This site is run by a non-profit educational organization, and contains short video lectures on many topics including math, science, computing, history, physics, economics, finance, and US history. There is no charge for use of this website.
YouTube
YouTube
Use keywords to find tutorials on YouTube. You can save the videos to Watch Later.
Use keywords to find tutorials on YouTube. You can save the videos to Watch Later.
You can download a YouTube app to your phone to watch when you do not have access to a computer.
You can download a YouTube app to your phone to watch when you do not have access to a computer.
CliffsNotes
CliffsNotes
There are articles, videos, and study guides on many topics. This has a small fee to use.
There are articles, videos, and study guides on many topics. This has a small fee to use.
WolframAlpha
WolframAlpha
A free online service that answers questions and computes answers to problems in many fields of study.
A free online service that answers questions and computes answers to problems in many fields of study.
If you need help in solving a mathematical equation, this site can help. it can provide the solution and take you through the steps in the equation.
If you need help in solving a mathematical equation, this site can help. it can provide the solution and take you through the steps in the equation.
Brainfuse on Blackboard
Brainfuse on Blackboard
Brainfuse is an online tutoring service that provides: chats with a live tutor; 24/7 help with questions answered with 1 day; writing assistance including having your papers proofed; and more. There is no charge for these services
To reach Brainfuse, login to your Blackboard. On the left side under Tools, click Brainfuse. On the next page, click Brainfuse Tutoring Center.
Tutor.com on Blackboard
Tutor.com on Blackboard
Pierpont provides free online tutoring on many subjects. You can meet with a live tutor 24/7.
To reach Brainfuse, login to your Blackboard. On the left side under Tools, click Tutor.com
In-Person Tutoring
In-Person Tutoring
Tutoring can be available at certain Pierpont locations.
Tutoring can be available at certain Pierpont locations.
To find information about in-person tutoring, contact Pierpont's Student Services at the ATC.
To find information about in-person tutoring, contact Pierpont's Student Services at the ATC.
304-367-4907
Your Instructor
Your Instructor
A great resource is the instructor of your class. Ask where you can find more information on topics with which you are struggling.
A great resource is the instructor of your class. Ask where you can find more information on topics with which you are struggling.
To connect with your instructor, after class or by email ask for an appointment or go to your instructor's office hours, which should be listed in the class syllabus.
To connect with your instructor, after class or by email ask for an appointment or go to your instructor's office hours, which should be listed in the class syllabus.
As always, if you want more information or want to
As always, if you want more information or want to
connect with a coach,
connect with a coach,
contact us at:
contact us at:
access@pierpont.edu or
access@pierpont.edu or
304-534-7878
304-534-7878