Learning Lab MC209 Schedule September 9th – December 13th 2013 (closed holidays and long weekends) Time 9:00 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ELF Tutoring ELF Tutoring ELF Tutoring ELF Tutoring ELF Tutoring 10:00 Math Lab 11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 ELF Comm Lab & Strat Drop In ELF Tutoring ELF Comm Lab & Strat Drop In ELF Tutoring ELF Comm Lab & Strat Drop In ELF Tutoring ELF Comm Lab & Strat Drop In ELF Tutoring Math Lab 5:00 6:00 Saturday 2 Instructors Math Lab Math Lab Math Lab 7:00 Note: See Success Seminar schedule on MySAIT.ca under academic resources tab in Learning Skills Services link ELF Tutoring ELF Tutoring Learning Lab (Drop in basis) Communications Lab (Comm Lab--Yellow) The Communications Lab supports students with writing assignments, group projects and class presentations. The tutor assists students by o clarifying the assignment o teaching how to brainstorm and outline prior to writing o giving feedback on organization of drafts of writing or presentation assignments o teaching how to correct grammar and sentence structure errors o showing appropriate methods for documenting sources and avoiding plagiarism o modeling how to proof read and edit work o facilitating group projects involving reports o providing feedback on PowerPoint presentations Math Lab (Blue) The Math Lab supports students taking MATH, BMAT, and STAT courses. The tutor may guide students toward on-line resources to improve their math skills. Study Skills Lab (Strat Drop In--Yellow) The Learning Strategist works with students on time management, managing time and being organized o reading academic text o taking effective notes in class o remembering important information o preparing for exams o strategies for taking exams The lab tutors assist students understand course concepts but do not correct mistakes or fix assignments. The tutors are aware of and avoid academic misconduct as noted in policy AC 3.4.1 Student Code of Conduct. Students are expected to come to the lab prepared with their course material, assignment description and specific questions that they want addressed. Students are encouraged to work on their assignments in the lab while waiting for the tutor to provide assistance.