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This tutorial provides essential information about SMARTHINKING, an online tutoring service, tailored for RN to BSN students at Southwest Baptist University. By the end of this presentation, students will understand SMARTHINKING's role in their curriculum, learn how to create an account, access tutor feedback, and incorporate it into projects. Key topics include using SMARTHINKING for topic selection, writing assistance, and more. This resource aims to enhance academic success through effective utilization of available online support.
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SMARTHINKING What is it? How can I use it? A tutorial for RN to BSN students at Southwest Baptist University Carolyn Hart, MSN, RN August 1, 2011
Objectives • Following completion of this PowerPoint, the student will: • State the role of Smarthinking in the BSN program as well as 2 instances where this technology could be used • Correctly access Smarthinking and create an account • Demonstrate ability to correctly upload project directions for Smarthinking tutor • State two methods by which Smarthinking provides feedback and how this can be incorporated into project
What is Smarthinking? • What is Smarthinking? • Why has it been implemented at SBU?
When would I use Smarthinking? • Selecting a topic or thesis • Online tutor • Required as part of a course • Writing lab • The Smarthinking Writing Lab • Purpose • Process
Availability • Live Tutor • Schedule varies; see Smarthinking web site • Writing lab • Submit and retrieve feedback 24.7
Where to go for more help! • Angel • BSN Community • Classroom • Smarthinking • Hewett, B. L., & Ehmann, C. (2003). Preparing educators for online writing instruction: Principles and processes. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/viewarticle.cfm?volID=3&IssueID=13&ArticleID=10