CREATING A MULTI-ACCESS LEARNING COMMUNITY IN THE CIS SANDBOX

Providing multi-access meets needs of learners with varying schedules, increases productivity, offers individualized learning opportunities to meet student needs. The by-appointment tutoring model implemented in the CIS Sandbox uses a ticketing system rather than a calendar reservation system. Students complete an online form to request a tutor on a given topic and indicate when they want to meet with a tutor. Through a software application, the request is automatically routed to all tutors capable of tutoring in that subject. The first tutor who claims the request may contact the student to set up an appointment on Zoom. This creates an incentive for tutors to accept appointments, and offers flexibility as to when they choose to work. They don't have to set aside a block of hours to be available and wait for someone to show up to meet with them.