{"id":21,"date":"2022-11-03T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T19:42:37","slug":"learning-lab-questions-answers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/learning-lab-questions-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Lab: Questions &amp; Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">How much does it cost to use the Learning Lab?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">The Learning Lab is a free resource for all currently enrolled ACC students.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Who is eligible for tutoring in the Learning Lab?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>All ACC students are eligible for tutoring in the ACC courses in which they are currently enrolled. This includes prospective students studying for the TSI Assessment.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/tutoring\/tutoring-schedules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check the campus schedule<\/a>&nbsp;to see which tutoring subjects are offered at each campus, or browse the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.upswing.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online database<\/a>&nbsp;for even more subjects and scheduling options.<\/p>\n<p>The following are just a few of the subjects tutored in the Learning Lab.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anatomy &amp; Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n<li>English\/Writing Skills<\/li>\n<li>ESOL<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Languages (Spanish, German, French, Russian, Japanese)<\/li>\n<li>History<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacology Dosage Calculations<\/li>\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n<li>Reading\/Study Skills<\/li>\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">When is the Learning Lab open?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Check the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campus-contacts?field_contact_office_or_dept_value%5B%5D=Learning+Lab\" target=\"_blank\">Learning Lab Locations and Hours<\/a>&nbsp;page for up-to-date information.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Who are the tutors? What are their qualifications?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Our tutors consist of ACC professors, former college professors, former school teachers, professionals in the fields, and peer tutors.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">How do I use a Learning Lab?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\"><\/p>\n<p>You can access the Learning Labs on your campus or online!<\/p>\n<p>If you are coming to the Learning Lab for tutoring service, then use this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-eug7YjL069kXs8O8uHnjMrc2J42IqP0\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helpful guide<\/a>&nbsp;to ensure you have a successful tutoring session. If you are coming to the Learning Lab for other services like computers, printing, or helpful handouts, then feel free to stop by your campus Learning Lab any time during our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/campus-contacts?field_contact_campus_value=All&amp;field_contact_office_or_dept_value=Learning+Lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hours of operation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">When should I come to a Learning Lab?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">The sooner you visit the Learning Lab, the better. If you are struggling with your course material, then now is the time to talk to a tutor! Don\u2019t wait until you fall behind or fail a test. We are here to provide the extra support you need to feel confident about what you\u2019re learning and stay on track for success.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">What do I need to bring to the Learning Lab?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Please bring any course material you wish to review or discuss, including assignments from your instructors, textbooks, handouts from your classes, class notes, study guides, or any general questions you have.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">How much time will I have with a tutor?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Tutoring sessions may vary based on individual needs, time of day, and tutor availability. The more prepared you are for your session, the more effective your session will be!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Does each Learning Lab have computers that I can use?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Yes, all Learning Labs have computers for use. Please check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/tutoring\/tutoring-schedules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Lab hours and locations<\/a>. Students who are taking online courses and don&#8217;t have reliable technology may apply to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/coronavirus\/remote-student-support\/ipad-distribution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">borrow an ACC-issued iPad<\/a>&nbsp;or laptop for the semester. We also expanded&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/coronavirus\/drive-up-wifi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free WiFi, which is now available in the parking lots at all campuses<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Can I print my work in a Learning Lab?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Yes, all Learning Labs have computers and printers for use (15 pages per day). Please check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/students\/tutoring\/tutoring-schedules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Lab hours and locations<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Can my classmates and I study together with a tutor?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Yes, tutors are available to work with small groups. Group study is encouraged.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/hours-of-operation?field_contact_campus_value=All&amp;field_contact_office_or_dept_value=Learning+Lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact the Learning Lab<\/a>&nbsp;to set up a space for your study group to work together.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"list\"><p class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"#\">Does each Learning Lab have assistive resources?<\/a><\/p><div class=\"toggle_container\"><div class=\"block\">Yes. Each Learning Lab has dedicated assistive technology computer stations, which offer access to Zoom Text 2022, Fusion 2022, Jaws 2022, and FS Reader 3.0.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/learning-lab\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}