What is it?
First Year Composition Embedded Multiliteracy Tutors (FYC-EMTs) are Writing & Multiliteracy Center tutors who are assigned to work closely with students in a First Year writing course. The FYC-EMT is the “go to” or dedicated tutor for the class whenever it is possible, because the tutor has learned about the assignments and course goals in advance. However, because of challenges with schedules, students in courses with FYC-EMTs are encouraged to work with any tutor in the WMC if their FYC-EMT is not available. FYC-EMTs can work with your students at any stage of the writing process to offer support for brainstorming, drafts, citations, and integrating sources. FYC-EMTs can also help with any kind of multimodal project including slideshow presentations, oral speeches, and research posters.
For more information, watch this VoiceThread presentation on "Four Keys to Success with an EMT" by Emily Spitler-Lawson.
The level of involvement you would like from the WMC your FYC-EMT is up to you. Explore the WMC Tiers below for more information. If you're not interested in an FY-EMT but still want WMC resources on your Canvas page, Tier 1 is designed to meet that need. A meeting with the Faculty Director or Assistant Director can help to define the best ways to utilize the FYC-EMT and customize their role in your course.
TIER 1: Basic WMC Canvas Module - No FYC-EMT
- WMC Module imported from Commons including:
- General information/FAQ page - (contact info, services offered, how to make appointments, location both inside Broome and Outdoor WMC; In person/Virtual hours and Virtual only hours etc.).
- Prerecorded general video pitch from a WMC tutor and/or live pitch (in person or online) from a WMC tutor.
- Students offered general synchronous and asynchronous tutoring services.
- Import Module from Commons
- Consultation for setting up Module for first time users
TIER 2: FYC-Embedded Multiliteracy Tutor (EMT)
- An WMC FYC Embedded Multiliteracy Tutor (EMT) specifically assigned to your class and section.
- WMC Module imported from Commons including:
- General information/FAQ page - (contact info, services offered, how to make appointments, location both inside Broome and Outdoor WMC; In person/Virtual hours and Virtual only hours etc.).
- Prerecorded video pitch from your FYC-EMT assigned to that section and/or a live (in person or online) pitch from your FYC-EMT.
- Students offered general synchronous and asynchronous tutoring services.
- In Tier Two, the FYC-EMT can:
- Make announcements within Canvas for appointment or assignment reminders.
- Attend lectures (online or in person) to glean more information about the course and assignments. Faculty can work with the Directors to assign dates for visits.
- Import Module from Commons
- Consultation for setting up Module (as needed)
- Consultation about best practices and planning for FYC-EMT in class with Faculty Director or Associate Director
- Consultation with your assigned FYC-EMT at the beginning and end of the semester
TIER 3: Expanded Service of Assigned FYC-EMT
- A WMC FYC Embedded Multiliteracy Tutor (EMT) specifically assigned to your class and section.
- WMC Module imported from Commons including:
- General information/FAQ page - (contact info, services offered, how to make appointments, location both inside Broome and Outdoor WMC; In person/Virtual hours and Virtual only hours etc.).
- Prerecorded video pitch from your FYC-EMT assigned to that section and/or a live (in person or online) pitch from your FYC-EMT.
Students offered general synchronous and asynchronous tutoring services.
- In Tier 3, the FYC-EMT can:
- Post announcements within Canvas for appointment or assignment reminders.
- Attend lectures (online or in person) to glean more information about the course and assignments.
- Hold a Mini-Writing Boot Camp (2 hours): This course-specific Writing Boot Camp is designed for students in a course to work synchronously together and have the EMT available to answer writing questions. The Writing Boot Camp could be conducted virtually (depending on the availability of the FYC-EMT).
- Hold review sessions of specific writing, visual, or multimodal assignments
- Offer EMT-Led Workshops: FYC-EMT may lead a Peer Review (or other) workshop for the class (synchronous, in person, or asynchronous filmed).
- Offer support in class (virtually or in person) for peer review, oral presentations, feedback on drafts, or facilitate group work.
- Import Module from Commons
- Consultation for setting up Module (as needed)
- Consultation about best practices and planning for FY-EMT in class with Faculty Director or Assistant Director
- Consultation with assigned FYC-EMT for any workshops or in class activities
- Consultation with your assigned FYC-EMT at the beginning and end of the semester
Interested in a WMC Tier in the FYC-EMT program?
The Faculty Director and the Associate Director would be happy to talk with you about including one of our WMC Tiers or an EMT in your Composition course. Because of planning and demand, requests should be made a month before the start of the semester. We do our best to meet requests, but submitting one does not guarantee an FYC-EMT.
Make a request for an Embedded Multiliteracy Center via WMC EMT request form.
If you have any questions, please contact the Faculty Director or Associate Director.