University Creates New Online Tutoring Platform for Students
In an era where digital resources play a crucial role in academic excellence, Bluefield University has introduced Brainfuse, a versatile platform offering a myriad of academic support services and tools tailored to enhance BU students’ learning experiences. From live tutoring to career assessments, Brainfuse is an invaluable companion for students seeking academic support.
Harleigh Robinson, a counseling and wellness graduate assistant at BU, is completing Brainfuse training to better assist students. Throughout her training, Robinson has learned a lot.
“One of Brainfuse’s standout features is its live tutoring service,” Robinson said, “covering a wide array of subjects, including business, computer and tech, English, math, nursing and allied Health, science, and social sciences. This real-time assistance allows students to receive help with homework, clarify doubts, and improve their understanding of various topics. The interactive nature of the live tutoring creates a dynamic learning environment, fostering engagement and comprehension.”
The Writing Lab portal in the Brainfuse platfom is also a valuable tool for students grappling with writing assignments. By allowing students to upload their work, specify focus areas, and receive feedback within 24 hours, the Writing Lab facilitates a personalized approach to improving writing skills. The constructive feedback it provides aids in refining students’ writing abilities and elevating the overall quality of their academic work.
Skill Surfer, another tool within Brainfuse, offers practice tests and exams in subjects like statistics, algebra, calculus, and college entrance exams. This feature helps students better prepare for exams and other assessments.
For students seeking a structured approach to improvement, the LEAP portal offers personalized learning plans. The customized plans can include lessons, practice tests, and instructional videos. This tailored approach empowers students to address their specific weaknesses and build a solid foundation in challenging subjects.
Another Brainfuse tool is Flashbulb, which provides pre-made flashcards or allows students to create their own. Like Quizlet, this tool lets students share flashcards, fostering collaborative study sessions. By generating games and tests from flashcards, Flashbulb transforms studying into an interactive and engaging experience.
eParachute is a Brainfuse tool that assists students in making informed decisions about their career. Utilizing Holland’s six personality types, this career assessment tool helps students align their strengths and preferences with potential career paths, aiding in a more confident selection of majors and career trajectories.
MEET is a Brainwave tool that provides collaborative whiteboard functionalities, facilitating group study sessions and collaborative work. These tools empower students to engage in real-time discussions, share ideas, and collectively tackle academic challenges.
“Brainfuse contributes to students’ academic success by providing them a platform with many tools readily available, such as practice tests, learning plans, and the ability to make flashcards, as well as the ability to meet and work collaboratively for studying or group projects,” Robinson said. “The primary way that Brainfuse contributes to the academic success of students is through its free live tutoring, where students can get help on homework or determine how to improve by reviewing an old quiz, as well as the writing lab, which can increase students’ understanding and writing skills by receiving feedback and suggestions from tutors.”
The Brainfuse Tutoring services can be accessed by students and faculty inside the Canvas platform. Once inside a course in Canvas, the Brainfuse Online Tutoring link can be found in the course’s left-hand menu.
For those seeking a deeper understanding of Brainfuse, comprehensive videos have been created to guide students and faculty through the platform’s features and functionalities.
Brainfuse Training Video for Students
Brainfuse Training Video for Faculty