SMARTHINKING Online Tutoring
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11/16/2009 - Winter Quarter Registration Begins
11/26/2009 - Thanksgiving (School Closed)
11/27/2009 - Thanksgiving Friday (School Closed)
12/4/2009 - Winter Quarter Registration Ends
12/23/2009 - Fall Quarter Ends
12/24/2009 - Christmas Eve (School Closed)

Connect with a Tutor Online


Smarthinking is an online tutoring service offered by Globe University/Minnesota School of Business. Smarthinking provides tutoring on a variety of subjects available, up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

With Smarthinking you can:
  • Connect With an e-structor and interact with a live tutor.
  • Submit your Writing for any class to the Online Writing Lab.
  • Submit a Question and receive a reply from a tutor.

Smarthinking tutors are available to assist in a wide range of topics including: 

Writing
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Math
Statistics
Science
Spanish

Getting Started

Accessing SMARTHINKING is simple! 

Once you have logged in to your online course:
  • On the left side of the course, select the tools link.
  • Turn off pop-up blockers.
  • Select the smarthinking icon/name
  • You will now see your Smarthinking homepage where you can select an option.  Your name should appear at the top of this page like:  Welcome Brian...
  • If additional assistance is needed, call the helpdesk (1-877-862-0662). 

Technology Requirements and Troubleshooting Tips

 

Technology Requirements
  • OS:Windows 98 +, Mac OS9 +
  • Browser: Windows: Netscape 6 +, Internet Explorer 5.01 +. 
    Apple Mac: Internet Explorer 5.0+ required.
  • Connection:28.8K min. / 56K+ preferred
  • Cookies/Javascriptshould be enabled.
  •    Popup Blockers?Please disable all popup blockers for www.SMARTHINKING.com .
Troubleshooting Tips:
  • Make sure that your browser is set up to allow cookies and pop-up windows.
    SMARTHINKING uses both of these.
  • Make sure that you have Java installed. If you need to install Java, go to http://www.java.com, and follow the instructions for the free download.
  • Make sure that you have Flash? version 7.0.19+of for Windows or 7.0.24+ for Mac OS X installed. If you need to install Flash?, go to http://www.macromedia.com, and follow the instructions for the free download.
 
For helpful information regarding Smarthinking, check out our FAQs.