In partnership with the Western eTutoring Consortium, Boise State is pleased to offer online tutoring services. Delivered via a dynamic, user-friendly tutoring platform, the eTutoring philosophical approach is to help guide the learner and facilitate independent learning.
To learn more about eTutoring, review the FAQs below. To access eTutoring visit Boise State’s eTutoring homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boise State is a member of the Western eTutoring consortium which provides students with access to a collaborative online tutoring service. eTutoring is not a “question answering service” but rather a support tool to gain valuable feedback and assistance while working through assignments.
How can I get assistance through eTutoring?
Assistance is available in three ways through eTutoring:
- Live one-on-one assistance through eChat
- Offline support through eQuestions and
- An online eWriting Center
What subjects can I get help with through eTutoring?
Qualified eTutors from each of the member institutions assist with a wide variety of subjects including:
Accounting
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Economics
Engineering
Math
Medical Coding
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, ect.)
Engineering
Math
Medical Coding
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, ect.)
Physics
Spanish
Statistics
Web Development
Writing
Spanish
Statistics
Web Development
Writing
eTutoring is designed to provide students unable to access campus-based tutoring services with high-quality academic assistance. As such, eTutoring services are available to all Boise State undergraduate students registered in an online course.
If you are registered in online courses at Boise State, visit Boise State’s eTutoring site to access your account.
If you are not registered in an online course but are interested in requesting access to eTutoring please complete this online form.
While the eTutoring website can be accessed any time day or night, eTutors are available for live assistance from early morning to late evening seven days a week. eQuestions can be submitted at anytime as well as submission to the eWriting Center, but if you need one-on-one assistance through eChat you will need to use the online schedule to determine when an eTutor will be online.
There are lots of reasons why you should make eTutoring a part of your regular study schedule:
- Flexible access to academic support.
- Access anywhere you have an internet connection.
- Improve grades on assignments and exams.
- Become more engaged in your classes.
eTutoring is accessed through a secure online website. For login information and to access eTutoring, visit the Boise State University eTutoring webpage.
How can I make the most of my eTutoring experience?
- Be Prepared
- Make a list of specific questions to ask or topics to cover ahead of time. Your meeting with the eTutor will be focused and organized.
- Be Specific
- eTutors are qualified to tutor in their assigned subject areas but they don’t have access to your particular textbook or your particular assignments. Instead of saying you need help with problem 20 in the textbook, list out the problem with a description of the assignment. If eTutors know why you are asking for assistance they will be better equipped to provide valuable feedback.
- Be Timely
- Plan ahead for assistance; avoid waiting until the day before or day of an assignment due date to seek help. While eTutors are available both synchronously (live) and asynchronously (offline), last minute or rushed requests might not receive as valuable and timely feedback.
- Be Patient
- The technology platform through which eTutoring is delivered will allow you to communicate with eTutors through both text and audio. Be patient with yourself, the eTutor and the technology.
What other tutoring resources are available at Boise State?
The Advising and Academic Enhancement office at Boise State provides a variety of tutoring services for students. Visit the Tutoring website for more information.