How to Schedule a Video Chat Tutoring Session

Log in to the Writing Center’s calendar at Wconline. This link is available on the Writing Center’s homepage via the “Make an Appointment” button.
Once you are logged in, you can filter the calendar to only display video chat appointments by selecting “Video Chat Only” from the meeting types menu under “Display Options.”
Available appointments will be visible in white. Click on an available appointment to open an appointment form. If you do not see a video chat appointment available at a time that works with your schedule, call the Writing Center at (828) 398-7218. An administrator may be able to arrange for an on-campus tutor to work with you virtually.
Fill out the appointment form. If you are working on a draft, you may attach your draft and assignment prompt to the bottom of the form to make it easier to access these materials during your session.
When you have completed the form, select “Create Appointment,” and your session will be visible on the calendar in yellow.
On the day of your appointment, log back into the calendar about five minutes before your remote session is scheduled to start. Click on your appointment, which will be shown in yellow. Click the red button that says “Start or Join Video Chat Tutoring Session.”
A new window will open with the video chat tutoring module. Your tutor should join you shortly. From this platform, you can access video and audio if you would like to chat with your tutor, as well as an instant message chat feature. Additionally, you can work on your writing in real-time by copying and pasting your draft onto the whiteboard or exporting it from your computer. Experiment with the different tools to figure out what works for you!
Optional Text-Only Display: students who find the calendar view confusing can schedule appointments via a text-only “Appointment Search.” To utilize this option, select “Appointment Search” in the upper right corner of the calendar.
Under the “Find an Appointment” pane, enter your preferences for appointment date, time, and meeting type, and then click “Find Appointments.”
Appointments that match (or nearly match) your criteria will be displayed. Click “Reserve” on your preferred appointment and fill out the appointment form. Select “Create Appointment” when you are finished.