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    The Learning Assistance Lab

    by Ann M. Niggemann, Tutorial Coordinator

    Working on PC

    The LAL has been busy getting ready for the fall semester. Our tutoring schedule willl be ready the first day of class. Here is an overview of our services and some useful contact information.

    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 at the College
    • 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—Montgomery County Community College students who have successfully completed the courses they tutor
    • Paraprofessionals—Former Montgomery County Community College students, currently completing their education at a four year college
    • Professionals—Montgomery County Community College faculty members

    Where is the LAL?

    The LAL is located in the upper level of the Brendlinger Library.

    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

    If you would like to take advantage of our online tutoring please follow these instructions:

      Please use your network id and network password to login to my.mc3.edu.

      In order to enroll, click on the “Courses” tab and browse course catalog. Next you will select online tutoring. Choose the course or courses you wish to seek help in and click on the “enroll” button.

      Tutoring Help will be available in the following courses:

      ACC 110, 111, 112
      BIO 120, 121, 122, 131, 132, 151, 152
      CHE 121, 122, 151, 152
      CIS 110, 111, 111B, 114, 122
      ECO 121, 122
      ENG 010, 011, 101, 102, 115, 117
      MAT 010, 011, 100, 106, 131, 132, 140, 142
      PSY 101
      SPA 101

    You can always find updated LAL information by visiting us online at www.mc3.edu. 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!


    Developmental Studies Lab

    by Mary Ellen Ryan, DSL Facilitator

    The Developmental Studies Lab (DSL) offers multimedia-based courses in ENG 010, ENG 011, MAT 010, MAT 011, REA 009, and REA 018. The lab is staffed at all times with tutors to help students with their instructional program.

    The DSL requires minimum attendance of four hours per week. Students can set the four hour minimum to wrap around their personal schedule. Students can come to the lab any time during the seventy-five hours per week that it is open. Because of the design of the DSL courses, students move at their own pace.

    Please stop by the Developmental Studies Lab in College Hall, Room 307, for additional information on this instructional approach.