We want you to have a productive experience while working with the tutors in Brainfuse. Therefore, below are some tips/tricks to help you prepare for your tutoring experience and navigate Brainfuse more efficiently.
Preparing for a Tutoring Session
1. Gather all the materials you want to discuss with the tutor, such as essay drafts, instructions, class notes, and feedback from your instructor. If you're using a textbook, have it open to the relevant section or question.
2. Prepare questions in advance to guide your tutoring session. Think about the assignment requirements, what you've already done, and any difficulties you've encountered.
3. Find a suitable learning environment without distractions. Avoid places like the kitchen, living room, or bedroom where you may be tempted by other activities. Consider using a spare room or going to a coffeehouse to focus better. Remember to silence your phone.
4. Decide how you prefer to communicate with the tutor. The default mode for communicating with a tutor in Brainfuse is written chat, which allows you to think before typing your questions. However, if you prefer verbal communication, you can use the Tutoring with Audio feature in Brainfuse when you initiate the tutoring session.
Navigating Brainfuse
1. Familiarize yourself with the whiteboard in Brainfuse, which is the main tool for sharing information during a tutoring session.
2. Use helpful features like the equation editor for math or science classes, the "Snap-N-Send" feature in the mobile app for handwritten notes or document uploads, and the ability to upload files from your computer.
3. Watch a video on all the whiteboard features in Brainfuse to fully understand how to utilize them effectively.
4. Brainfuse offers more than just live tutoring. While Live Tutoring is available until midnight, Brainfuse provides study tools that are accessible 24/7. So even if you're studying late into the night, you can still utilize the available study tools without any time restrictions. Three of these tools are highlighted below:
- Skill Surfer – A database that includes a library of lessons, instructional videos, and practice tests to aid in your studies.
- Flashbulb – A flashcard tool for creating or using pre-made digital flashcards to prepare for assignments, quizzes, or tests.
- Brainwave – A system for creating "movie-like" digitized notes while utilizing the features built into the whiteboard.
