Tutoring & Learning Centers

American Sign Language

ASL Tutoring Spring 2025

January 27th- May 16th

We offer both on-campus and online tutoring in American Sign Language (ASL).

How in-person ASL tutoring works:

• Drop-in, in-person to L224 (2nd floor of Linganore Hall in the Learning Commons)
• ASL Level 1&2:
  • Monday 3:00pm - 5:00pm*
  • Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm*
  • Wednesday 9:00am-10:00am*, 3:00pm-4:00pm*
  • Thursday 9:00am-10:00am*
• ASL Levels 3-5:
  • Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm*
  • Thursday 3:00pm-5:00pm*
• ASL Lunch Conversations: Tuesday, 11:30-12:30pm in the Cougar Café

*Tutoring sessions end 10 minutes before the end of each time slot. 

How online ASL tutoring works:

• Online tutoring is conducted through Zoom by appointment.
• Appointments are required for online sessions; scheduling is done through Blackboard (see directions below).
• Students can schedule one ASL session per course, per day. Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• There can be up to 5 students per hour session.
• To see available times and to make an appointment, click “Online Tutoring” in your Blackboard Course’s left-hand menu
  • Level 1&2: Monday-Thursday
  • Level 3-5: Tuesday

Confirmation of Session Completion:

Students will receive an email confirmation of their online or in-person session by the end of that day from care@thinkingstorm.com. Those who need proof of session completion are responsible for forwarding this e-mail record of their session to their professor.

To schedule an online ASL (American Sign Language) session:

Login to Blackboard

• Click "Online Tutoring" in the left-hand menu of your course.
• Click “Start Now” on the left FCC side of the page
• Click “Book Now” under Schedule or Cancel a FCC Tutoring Appointment
• Select your course, tutor, day and time you would like and click “Book”

• You will receive an email confirming your appointment 

To join an online ASL (American Sign Language) session:

Login to Blackboard 

• Click "Online Tutoring" in the left-hand menu of your course.

• Click “Start Now” on the left FCC side of the page 

• Click “Join Now” on the Join ASL or Spanish Group Tutoring Session (4th option down NOT the second option which is only for individual sessions not ASL)
• When the tutor has opened the room, you will see the option to join appear
• Click "Join" and enjoy your session

Having trouble? Check out our Troubleshooting FAQ.

These on-campus events count towards the 15 required practice hours that are required by ASL courses.

ASL Lunch Conversations at the Cougar Café, Tuesdays 11:30pm-12:30pm