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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: March 30, 2020
Summary Sentence:
While in-person tutoring is not possible, tutors and PLUS leaders will be conducting online sessions via BlueJeans.
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Tutoring at the Communication CenterQ: Will 1-to-1 Tutoring be available?
A: Yes. While in-person tutoring is not possible, tutors will conduct video tutoring via BlueJeans. Students can schedule appointments like normal (http://success.gatech.edu) and will be able to enter the online appointment at the scheduled start time. Students are encouraged to download the BlueJeans app on their computer and mobile device before joining a session. More instructions can be found at http://success.gatech.edu/tutoring.
Q: Will PLUS still happen?
A: PLUS Leaders will develop and distribute weekly study guides for their course and host weekly two-hour remote sessions via BlueJeans where students can ask questions and work collaboratively on problems. PLUS Leaders will communicate with their class directly, but more information can be found at http://www.success.gatech.edu/plus-sessions.
Q: What is happening with Drop-In Tutoring?
A: Drop-In Tutoring Services will be replaced with either increased 1-to-1 tutoring availability, virtual TA office hours, or both.
CS 1371 Help Desk - Replaced with increased virtual TA Office Hours
Freshman Chemistry Help Desk - Replaced with increased virtual TA Office Hours
Math Lab - Replaced with increased virtual TA Office Hours
Organic Chemistry Help Desk - Replaced with increased virtual TA Office Hours
Physics Help Desk - Replaced with increased 1-to-1 Tutoring availability for introductory physics courses
BME FOCUS Tutoring - Replaced with increased 1-to-1 Tutoring availability for BMED courses
Explore Tutoring - Replaced with increased 1-to-1 Tutoring availability
Q: Has student hiring stopped for the semester?
A: No - We will resume reviewing applications and invite applicants for remote interviews as soon as possible. Students can still apply to become a tutor or PLUS leader online at http://success.gatech.edu/employment.
