eTutoring at Peninsula College—Less Stress, More Access!
eTutoring connects you virtually with professional and peer tutors across many subjects—free for all Peninsula College students.
Looking For In-Person Support?
Use the buttons below or continue on this page for more about eTutoring.
Math Center Writing Center Tutoring Center
How to Access eTutoring
- Log in to Canvas and open any of your enrolled courses.
- In the left course navigation by “Modules,” click eTutoring.
- You’ll be signed in automatically and land on the eTutoring home page.
What is eTutoring?
eTutoring is a national online tutoring service supported by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. You can:
- Meet live with a tutor (Zoom, 20–30 minutes, up to twice per day)
- Post eQuestions any time and get a response (usually within 48 hours)
- Submit writing to the Online Writing Lab and receive feedback (within 24–48 hours)
Subjects Covered
Math
Developmental Math → Advanced: Tutoring available for all math classes offered at Peninsula College, including statistics.
Computer Science & Related
Computer Science, Web Development (Python, Java, C/C++, HTML, CSS, Database Design & Development, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, SQL), Computer Information Systems, Computer Network Administration
Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry (Intro/General/Organic), Physics, Intro to Engineering
Communication & Languages
American Sign Language, American Sign Language (immersive), English for Speakers of Other Languages, French, Japanese, Spanish
Writing Lab
- Live Zoom & Asynchronous
- Join a Live Zoom for writing support.
- Submit a draft of a paper any time and receive a response within 24-48 hours.
Social Science & Business
Economics, Intro to Psychology, Accounting, Nursing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Tip: Check the weekly schedule below for which subjects are live on which days.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Session
- Bring a few questions or topics you’d like to work on—it makes it easier to dive right in.
- If the Zoom room is busy, no stress! You can hang out in the waiting room and study while you wait.
- Sharing a paper with the Writing Lab? Include the assignment prompt and any notes from your instructor so tutors can give you the best support.
- We’ve got tutors from all over the country. If one session doesn’t click, try another—you might connect better with a different tutor.
- After your session, jot down what clicked and what you want to try next—it’ll make your next session even stronger.
- Need more help? Hop back into another session anytime—you’re not limited to just one!
Weekly eTutoring Schedule
Find days/times for each subject (live drop-in, Zoom sessions, and Writing Lab):
Navigating eTutoring
Click the eTutoring button on the left navigation menu by "Modules" in any Canvas course to enter the eTutoring online platform. This is what you'll see:
- Tutors Online Now – See which subjects/tutors currently have live Zoom sessions and click to enter.
- Today’s Tutor Schedule – View all live Zoom tutoring sessions happening today.
- Schedule – Switch to a weekly view of the Tutor Schedule.
- Writing Lab – Join a live Zoom Writing Lab session or submit a paper to get written feedback within 24–48 hours.
- Post an eQuestion – Submit a question in any covered subject and get a response (usually within 48 hours).
- YouTube Channel – Check out eTutoring Online's YouTube Channel for more helpful information and resources.
Have Questions or Need Help?
- Please contact Tulsi Marshall at gmarshall@pencol.edu.
- If the Canvas eTutoring link isn’t visible in a course, email Tulsi Marshall or ask your instructor to enable it in course settings navigation, or you may access it from another enrolled course.
Interested in Becoming a Paid Tutor?
Teaching is a fabulous way to increase your own understanding of a subject. Get paid to help other students while enhancing your own learning! If you are strong in one or more subjects, and you’re interested in a paid tutoring position, please share your interest by submitting the form below.