Learning Center
The Learning Center is a one-stop facility designed to provide easy access to multiple academic support services for students and faculty. The Learning Center provides students computer access to the Internet, word processing, printing, media enriched language instruction, and video/computer-assisted instruction.
Learning Center Information
- Professional Affiliations
- Learning Center Jobs
- Lancaster Campus Workshop Schedule
- Palmdale Center Workshop Schedule
- Learning Center Referral Form
- Learning Center Newsletter
Learning Center Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I go for tutoring for my AVC class?
- Where can I find tutoring for my child?
- Where can I go to improve my study skills?
- Where can I go for help with my math skills?
- Where can I go for help with my reading skills?
- Where can I go for help with my writing skills?
- Where do I go to use a computer?
- What is Supplemental Instruction?
The Learning Center offers six departments that have tutorial services. You would choose the department based on your tutoring needs:
If your class has Supplemental Instruction, there are regularly scheduled group study sessions held in the Learning Center each week. Contact the SI desk to find out if your class has SI and when and where the sessions are held.
If you are taking a Math class or need help with any math being used in a class (Physics, Econ, Business), you would want to see the Math Center.
If you wish to improve your writing skills or get help with an assignment that involves writing, please contact the Writing Center.
If you are having problems with the reading needed for your class, you will want to see the Reading Lab.
If you want help with an ESL class or with practicing your speaking skills, our ESL Study Center is ready to help you.
If none of the above departments seem to be what you are looking for, our General Tutoring department will likely be able to help. The General Tutoring Department offers tutoring in a wide range of classes and subjects. If you are having trouble with a specific topic or class, contact them and they will try to schedule you with a qualified and trained tutor.
hideUnfortunately, we only offer tutoring for AVC students in the classes they are taking. If you need a tutor for your child, please contact our Job Placement Center to obtain a list of tutors you may hire.
hideIn order to use a computer in the Learning Center, you must be currently taking a class at AVC or trying to enroll in classes at AVC. If you need a computer to do homework or need to use a copmuter tutorial, you will want to visit the Computer and Media department, commonly refered to as the Front Desk. The Computer and Media department has access to a wide range of computer and multimedia equipment for computer and media aided instruction and for word processing, but does not carry any lab software for the Computer Graphics, Office Technology, Computer Applications, or Computer Information Science classes.
In addition, the Reading Lab, Math Lab, ESL Study Center, and Writing Center all have computers for use by students receiving tutoring help in related classes. Please contact the department you are intereseted in visiting so you may confirm the availability of computers.
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