Below are resources you might find useful.

• Academic Calendars. These calendars show a schedule of all events that occur in an academic year. These events may include examination dates, breaks, registration dates, and other important dates. The calendars are located on the Registrar's homepage. Click here. 

• Tank Check COVID-19 Monitoring System. LSUA has put together this plan to help slow the spread and protect the campus community from the virus. Review the steps here. 

• Stay in the know. Visit the following website for Coronavirus information and updates from LSUA. https://www.lsua.edu/coronavirus 

• Library Resources. The Bolton Library provides a lot of useful resources, services, and spaces to foster a community of learning. Check out some of their helpful links below.
  • Library's Main Page
  • Library LibGuides

• Public Wi-Fi Access. There's a free, public LSUA Wifi hotspot on campus located in Parking Lot 6. If you need an internet connection, you can come to campus, connect to the network "LSUA-BoNipper-Hotspot", without having to leave your vehicle. Click here to learn more information about the free public wifi at LSUA. In addition, click here for a list of public Wifi areas in the state. 

• Free Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office 365 is available, for free, to all currently enrolled students. Click here for more details on how to get started. 

• New to Moodle or need a refresher. Below is a quick student guide and a link to Moodle articles on our IET Knowledge base.
  • Moodle Quick Student Guide
  • Moodle Articles for Students at IET’s Knowledge Base

• Online exam proctoring. Below are student guides on the online-proctoring services that your instructor may use in your course.
  • ProctorU – Student Guide
  • MonitorEDU - Student Guide

• Zoom Web Meetings. Below are helpful articles on using Zoom.
  • Joining a Meeting
  • Schedule a Meeting (Be sure to set a password for you meetings to avoid being “Zoombombed”)
  • Sign up for a Free Zoom Account

• Online Tutoring Support. As an LSUA student, you will receive 10 free hours of online tutoring. Visit the website below to learn more.
  • http://www.lsua.edu/campus-life/dose/css/tutoring

• Tutoring Schedules. Click the links below to view the Spring 2021 schedules. Tutoring sessions are held via Zoom. 
  • Tutoring Schedule for Math and Chemistry
  • Tutoring Schedule for Biology

• The Writing Center. To learn more visit https://www.lsua.edu/library/library-services/writing-center

• Emotional Support. Contact one of your LSUA counselors. https://www.lsua.edu/campus-life/dose/counseling

• Emergency Text Messages - Make sure your emergency contact information is up to date.
  • Sign up for Emergency Text Messages

• Technical issues. Submit a Help Desk ticket by emailing iethelp@lsua.edu

As an LSUA enrolled student, you will receive 10 free hours of online tutoring each semester through Thinkingstorm.

This service provides convenient and comprehensive online support for topics like Math, Writing, Science, Business, Statistics, and more. This service can be accessed by enrolled LSUA students from any internet-connected-computer via your “My LSUA” account and Moodle. The service is available free of charge seven days a week, 9:00 AM-3:00 AM.

SUBJECTS SUPPORTED

ThinkingStorm is open every day for online tutoring, which includes on-demand, appointment-based and asynchronous support.

Live, On-Demand Tutoring

• Math
• Statistics
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Live, Appointment-Based Tutoring

• Writing
• Business (Accounting, Finance, Economics)
• Advanced Statistics
• Microsoft Office

24/7 Writing Center Tutoring

• Submission-based support for all levels of written work
• 24/7 Live Chat Support and Email. Phone support is Monday-Friday 9-5
• Online orientation available that walks student through set up and logistics

ACCESSING ONLINE TUTORING

LSUA students can access ThinkingStorm’s online tutoring services from two convenient locations:

1. MOODLE LOGIN
   • Log in to LSUA Moodle and open one of your courses
   • Click on the Online Tutoring link in your course menu to automatically log in to ThinkingStorm
2. myLSUA LOGIN
   • Log in to your myLSUA portal
   • Click the Student tab. 
   • Click on the Online Tutoring to log in to ThinkingStorm

QUESTIONS?

Live Chat:     Available 24/7: use the “Chat Online” icon on the ThinkingStorm homepage.

Phone:     Toll Free: 877-889-5996, 9am-5pm Central, Monday-Friday.

Email:     Available 24/7: care@thinkingstorm.com.

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