Reading Plus Answers Level G Zip
Garcia Miller
Below you will find answers to some of the frequently asked questions about this program. For additional information on admission requirements, curriculum, tuition and more, please visit the specific pages on the navigation menu to the left.
Credit-bearing programs conform to Carnegie hours (i.e., one credit equals one hour of class time, plus two hours of homework). Our programs usually have six to nine credits per term. Nine credits equals 27 hours a week dedicated to classes.
There will be a number of small projects in different classes (three to five) and one large thesis project. We encourage students to build on their prior work, so projects may not necessarily be independent of each other.
The English Learning Academy (ELA) at Arkansas State University-Jonesboro has a dynamic and progressive English as a Second Language (ESL) program that actively serves students in obtaining English proficiency for undergraduate and graduate study.
The program consists of five levels plus a Foundations of English level for students with little background in English. Courses include instruction in the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Grammar and vocabulary instruction are systematically embedded throughout all the courses utilizing texts, abundant ancillary materials, activities, and student-centered instruction. The program interweaves all basic language skills to further emulate real-life language usage, as well as experiences students will have while matriculating in the university. Students enrolled in the program can expect to be engaged in learning that facilitates language acquisition and provides a solid foundation in skills necessary for successful study at the university level. These skills include language-based technology skills, note taking, critical thinking and analysis, preparing and delivering oral presentations, working in groups, and academic writing.
The ELA offers college preparatory language courses to international students who wish to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies at A-State but do not meet the English language proficiency requirement for admission. Students who matriculate through the program and successfully complete Level 5 with the required ITEP score are eligible to enter undergraduate or graduate studies with no further need for language proficiency examinations, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Students must complete all course work with a grade of B or higher for all ESL courses from Foundations of English through Level 5. In the final course, Level 5 students must maintain a B average to progress to undergraduate studies. All students who are candidates for graduate studies must maintain an A average in Level 4 and Level 5.
On the initial page, you will see the message, "Get Started: Enter your library card barcode number with no spaces." Enter your library card number, and click "Login to HelpNow!" In order to get full access to the site content, you will need to create a username and password. Move the mouse cursor to "My Account" in the top right corner, and click "Login" from the dropdown menu. At the bottom of the "Welcome" screen, you will see the message, "Don't have a username or password? Sign up." Click on "Sign up" and the "Register" screen will appear. Enter your new username once and your new password twice. Below that, select your "Password Hint" and enter your "Password Hint Answer." On subsequent visits to Brainfuse, you will need to enter your library card number to access the site, then select "Login" and enter your username and password to access all of the site content.
You can choose from a range of options on the left side of the screen under the "Expert Help" heading. If you select "Live Tutoring," a screen will appear that says "Live Help." Select the student grade and subject that you are interested in, and click "Get Live Help." You will then be able to speak to a tutor between 2:00 and 11:00 P.M.
If you select "Writing Lab," a new screen will appear that will allow you to type in or upload a document for which you want expert online writing assistance. To select a file from your computer, click "Upload File," navigate to the file's location on your computer, and click "Open." To select a file from your CloudPack (which is a place to store documents within Brainfuse), click "Browse File," choose your document, and click "Select." To select a file from the Whiteboard, click "Use Whiteboard," create a new document on the Whiteboard, and click "Done." Below this, you can add any additional comments, then click "Submit" at the bottom of the screen. You will receive a response, usually within one business day, in your Message Center (which can be accessed under "My Message Center" in the top right corner where your username appears).
If you select "SkillSurfer," a new screen will appear with a list of options that allow you develop your educational skills, depending on your grade and area of interest. Click the option that interests you, select an option from the submenu that appears, and follow the directions to get access to lessons, videos, and tests. If you need extra help, you can click "Send Question" or "Get Live Help" to get personalized attention.
If you select "Send Question," a new screen will appear that will allow you to ask a question of Brainfuse's tutors. Select the grade and subject that interest you, type in your question, and click "Submit Question" at the bottom of the page. You can also attach a document from your computer, CloudPack, or Whiteboard if you want. You will receive a response, usually within one business day, in your Message Center (which can be accessed under "My Message Center" in the top right corner where your username appears).
If you select "Language Lab," you can work on your foreign language skills, either with a live tutor or with a vocabulary builder. To speak to a tutor, select your subject (French or Spanish) and click "Get Live Help." To use the "Vocabulary Builder," click "Start Now," choose your language on the new screen, and you will have access to games, quizzes, flashcards, and spoken pronunciations.
If you select "Featured Service," you will have access "Live Chess Tutoring" and "Live FAFSA Help." Live Chess Tutoring offers "Live Help" as well as "Online Resources" to improve your chess skills. You can also get "Live Help" with filling out your FAFSA Application.
Under the "Study" heading in the middle, if you select "LEAP Learning Platform," you will see a list of courses that help you build your academic skills targeted lessons, quizzes, and live tutoring. Select a course in order to take a skills assessment, which will determine your learning plan.
If you select "FlashBulb," you can access sets of flashcards in a wide variety of subjects. Select the subject that interests you in the middle of the screen, to find lists of flashcard sets. You can also click on "Search" at the top of the screen to find the exact set you want, or you can click on "Create" to make your own set of flashcards.
If you select "eParachute," you can explore college majors and careers that match your interests. Click "Get Started!" on the new screen to begin entering information about yourself and discover your strengths.
Under the "Collaborate" heading on the right, if you click "MEET," a screen will appear that says "Brainfuse Meeting." Fill out the requested information in order to set up an online study room with your friends.
If you select "Brainwave," you will be able to record and access short educational movies to help you study and learn. Click on "Create a Brainwave," you will be able to create your own video on the computer. If you click on "Brainwave Library," you will be able to access other people's videos.
If you select "Adult Learners" at the top of the screen, you will come to a new screen that says "Welcome Lifelong Learner!" If you then select "High School Equivalency Preparation" in the left column, you will have the options to (1) view study materials, (2) take online tests, and (3) speak to live online tutors.
If you select "Writing Lab," you can upload a document from your computer or from your CloudPack (which is a place to store documents within Brainfuse), and you will receive feedback from a writing expert within one business day.
If you select "Send Question," you can send a question to the experts at Brainfuse and get an answer within one business day. If you want, you have the option to upload a document with your question.
To use Brainfuse on your smartphone, download the Brainfuse app. Before you start using the app, you need to create a username and password using Brainfuse on your computer. The first time you access the app, you need to enter your username and password and tap "Login." (You do not need your library card number.)
If you select "Live Help," you will see a screen where you can select your grade and subject, then tap "Submit" in the top right corner. You will then be able to speak with a live tutor between 2:00 and 11:00 P.M.
If you select "Snap-n-Send," you will be able to send a photo to your tutor, if you are already in a session with your tutor on the computer. (This option requires being logged into Brainfuse on both your computer and your smartphone.)
If you select "Writing Lab," you will see a screen where you can attach a file from your smartphone (using the "Attach File" button at the top of the screen), or type the text that you want reviewed into the textbox below this button. Then, you can click "Submit" in the top right corner.