THE LEARNING ASSITANCE LAB
(LAL)
b y Ann M. Niggemann, Tutorial Coordinator, LAL
As summer winds down, the LAL is busy getting ready for the fall
semester. Our online resources continue to grow, and now include
online tutoring as well as an extensive list of study skills workshops.
The courses for which we currently provide online tutoring include:
ACC 111,112, BIO 120, 121, 122,131,132,151,152 CHE 121, 122,151,152,261,262,CIS
110,111,114,121,122, ECO 121, 122, ENG 010,011,101,102,115,117,
FRE 101,102, MAT 010,011,100, 106, 131,132, 140,142 PSY 101, SPA
101. Students enrolled in online courses automatically have access
to these courses. However, you don’t have to be an online
student to have access to this valuable resource. Any student wanting
to take part in online tutoring can call the LAL at 215-621-6452
to register and receive login information and access to online tutoring.
The Learning Lab’s Services:
• Tutoring – free help with your course work
• Computer Assistance – help with course related work
and basic computer skills
• Workshops – interactive workshops in study skills,
writing, math, test taking, time management and much more
• Group Tutoring – an alternative to one on one tutoring;
offered for some of the most popular courses offered at MCCC
• Online Tutoring - An excellent way to get tutoring help
if you are taking a e-learning course, you find it difficult
to get to campus, or you think of a question in the middle of the
night when the LAL is closed.
Who are the tutors?
The tutors consist of peers, paraprofessionals and professionals.
• Peers – MCCC students who have successfully completed
the courses they tutor
• Paraprofessionals – Former MCCC students; currently
completing their education at a four year college
• Professionals – MCCC faculty members
Where is the LAL?
The LAL is located in the upper level of the Learning Resources
Center in College Hall.
When is the LAL in session?
The LAL is open when classes are in session. Our hours of operation
during the fall semester are:
Monday-Thursday - 7:30 AM-9:30 PM
Friday - 7:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday - 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday - 1 PM -5 PM
You can also find us online by visiting the college's website at
www.mc3.edu . Select students and then support services; this will
open up a list of choices, the link to the LAL is one of the choices.
The direct access URL is: http://www.mc3.edu/aa/lal/lal.htm
How does a student go about getting help?
This is the easy part! The services are provided on a drop-in basis.
Please stop by the LAL and pick up a tutoring schedule. The tutoring
schedule is available during the first week of class and is updated
often. Group tutoring and workshops are publicized throughout the
campus and begin a couple of weeks into the semester.
For more information please stop by the LAL or give us a call at:
215-641-6452
Our ambitious and friendly staff is looking forward to serving
you!
