SMARThinking offers all IRSC students online tutoring and academic support services for most subjects 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each student is allocated 10 hours (600 minutes) each semester.
SMARThinking is integrated into each student’s course in Blackboard. Access “SMARThinking Tutoring” on the left-hand navigation panel or from the Tools.
Additional minutes may be granted under unusual circumstances and after a review of previous SmarThinking use by a Learning Resources representative to ensure that use is within College guidelines. For more information, email Jason Mastros at jmastros@irsc.edu or Amanda Vertiz avertiz@irsc.edu. Be sure to include your name and Student ID number in the email.
Tutoring is a support service intended to help students become effective, independent learners. The tutor’s ultimate goal is to help the student succeed in their coursework and assignments without the tutor’s assistance. During tutoring sessions, IRSC students should expect the following:
BE PREPARED:
STUDENTS MAY:
STUDENTS MAY NOT: