Brainfuse

Brainfuse is a comprehensive online tutoring service available to all students in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈGlobal classes. This platform offers a wide range of academic support services designed to enhance student learning and success.

To be clear: Brainfuse will only guide students without providing answers. Through a variety of personalized techniques, Brainfuse tutors collaborate with students to help them work out problems rather than offer solutions.

Key Features of Brainfuse

  • Live Tutoring: Students can connect with expert tutors in real-time for personalized help across various subjects, including math, science, English, and more.
  • Writing Lab: Students can submit their essays for detailed feedback, helping them improve their writing skills and produce higher-quality work.
  • SkillSurfer: This feature provides a wealth of study resources, practice tests, and skill-building exercises to support students in mastering course material.
  • 24/7 Help Center: Students can ask academic questions at any time and receive prompt responses, offering flexibility and continuous support.
  • Collaborate: A virtual study group tool where students can work together on assignments or projects, utilizing a shared whiteboard and file sharing.

Brainfuse is automatically loaded into all Canvas classes.

Subjects Available

These subjects and topics are available for live tutoring:

  • Business – Accounting, Economics, Finance
  • Computer & Technology – C++, Excel, HTML5/CSS, Java, JavaScript, MySQL, PowerPoint, Windows, Word
  • English – College Reading, ESL, Writing
  • Language Lab – ESL, Spanish
  • Math – Calculus, College Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Precalculus, Statistics, Trigonometry
  • Science – Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics
  • Social Sciences – Government, History, Psychology, Sociology

    How Faculty Can Support Students

    1. Introduce Brainfuse in Your Classes: Inform your students about this new resource and encourage them to utilize it for their academic needs.
    2. Incorporate Brainfuse into Assignments: Suggest students use the Writing Lab for essay feedback or SkillSurfer for additional practice in challenging areas.
    3. Refer Students to Brainfuse for Extra Help: If you notice a student struggling with course material, recommend Brainfuse as an additional support tool.
    4. Provide Feedback to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈGlobal: Share your observations and any student feedback about Brainfuse with us to help optimize the service for our university community.

    Brainfuse Resources

    For questions about Brainfuse, faculty can contact GlobalAcademicSuccess@odu.edu.

    For technical issues, please or call Brainfuse at 1-866-272-4638. Students may also contact Brainfuse for technical support.

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