Join us online!
The Online Writing Center provides writers with 45-minute sessions where you can communicate in real time with a Writing Center consultant through WCOnline, our online scheduler. When scheduling your session, make sure you choose "Yes-Schedule Online Appointment" under the "Meet Online?" question. When it is time to join your online session, you will simply click the red words "Start or Join Online Consultation" using WCOnline.
The Online Writing Center now has audio/visual capabilities in addition to chat features!
If the device you are using to join the Online Writing Center has audio/visual capabilities,
we encourage you to use this feature! On the toolbar, you can click on the camera
icon to allow the consultant to hear and/or see you. The first time you use audio/video,
your browser may prompt you to allow the use of your camera and microphone in your
session. If you don't have audio/visual capabilities, don't worry! You can use the
area to the right of the screen to have a text conversation in real time.
Online Writing Center Tips and Features:
- Start your session on time. Call the Writing Center at 615-904-8237 if you are having trouble joining your online session.
- If you have a document you will be using during the online session, you can import or paste it to the whiteboard. Changes made to text in this window are highlighted and seen immediately by both individuals participating in the online consultation.
- Get to know the toolbar and drawing tools. The icons on the left side of the toolbar allow you to work with a document's formatting. The icons on the right side (or at the bottom if using a phone) include options for your online session, such as importing or exporting a document.
- After your session, your chat transcript (if using the chat feature) and document will be saved in this online meeting. You can always come back by viewing your appointment and clicking the "Start or Join Online Consultation" link.