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Tutoring & Learning Centers

ASL Group Tutoring Sessions

American Sign Language

Spring 2024

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

How on-campus ASL tutoring works:

  • Drop in to the Tutoring & Writing Center, L226 of Linganore Hall

    • ASL Level 1&2: Mon. 12pm-5pm, Tues. & Wed. 4pm-7pm

    • ASL Levels 3-5: Mon. 5pm -7pm, Tues. 12pm-5pm, and Thurs. 4pm-7pm

    • Upcoming Changes:

      • Monday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April. 23rd, tutoring will start at 4pm

  • No appointment needed.
  • Sessions are conducted in a group setting
  • Students will receive an email confirmation of their 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.
  • For a list of other opportunities to fulfill the requirement of 15 practice sessions, click here.

.*Tutoring sessions end 10 minutes before closing.

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

How to Schedule/Join an ASL Online Session

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

Login to Blackboard

  • Click “Login to Online Tutoring” under the Tutoring section 
  • 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 “Login to Online Tutoring” under the Tutoring section 
  • 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.

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