Tutoring center plans for online service
Homework help could be available at home
William Kennedy
Issue date: 12/9/09 Section: News
On-line tutoring is not a new concept for COM and Reetz. In 2005, the tutoring center received a grant from a company called Smart Thinking. Aimed at students who take classes at night, the Smart Thinking program was a failure.
"I thought the night students would grab onto this," said Reetz. "Even though the program was free, only one student consistently used it."
Other California community colleges, however, have found great success with CCC, including Saddle Back Community College in Mission Viejo. 2009 was the first year Saddle Back used CCC and they already offer five classes for tutoring, with an average of 30 students participating in each class. "The students seem grateful," said Patti Weekes. director of tutoring at Saddle Back.
For those students who are using COM's tutoring center and students, the idea of an on-line tutoring center brings out mixed reactions. "I would not use it at home," said Julie Bustinza. Bustinza is an avid user of the tutoring center and like many students, has a family at home; she finds it is easier for her to learn and study on campus. However, some students believe any avenue of additional assistance is worthwhile. "The more help the better," said Krystel Belerra.
Reetz remains hopeful that the CCC will be a success. She is also very interested in hearing what the students have to say. For questions or comments about the program contact Becky Reetz at, becky.reetz@marin.edu.
"I thought the night students would grab onto this," said Reetz. "Even though the program was free, only one student consistently used it."
Other California community colleges, however, have found great success with CCC, including Saddle Back Community College in Mission Viejo. 2009 was the first year Saddle Back used CCC and they already offer five classes for tutoring, with an average of 30 students participating in each class. "The students seem grateful," said Patti Weekes. director of tutoring at Saddle Back.
For those students who are using COM's tutoring center and students, the idea of an on-line tutoring center brings out mixed reactions. "I would not use it at home," said Julie Bustinza. Bustinza is an avid user of the tutoring center and like many students, has a family at home; she finds it is easier for her to learn and study on campus. However, some students believe any avenue of additional assistance is worthwhile. "The more help the better," said Krystel Belerra.
Reetz remains hopeful that the CCC will be a success. She is also very interested in hearing what the students have to say. For questions or comments about the program contact Becky Reetz at, becky.reetz@marin.edu.
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