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The Learning Assistance Lab
by Ann M. Niggemann, Tutorial Coordinator
Our tutoring schedule and schedules for group tutoring and workshops are currently available.
Here is an overview of our services and some useful contact information:
The Learning Lab’s Services:
- Tutoring – free help with your course work
- 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 distance 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 Brendlinger Library.
When is the LAL in session?
The LAL is open when classes are in session. Our hours of operation during the spring 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 Blackboard. Choose the online tutoring option under course catalog. Select the courses you wish to seek help in and click the enroll button.
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, 211, 212
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, and MAT 011. 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 anytime during the seventy-five 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 instruction approach.
