Learning Commons CCAC Allegheny Campus

Learning Commons CCAC Allegheny Campus The Learning Commons is a gathering place for students to study, and get assistance with reading and The learning Commons can accommodate all CCAC students.

The CCAC Learning Commons is a place for students to meet—with each other, with faculty and with learning facilitators and peer tutors. the learning Commons can help students gather ideas to write a paper, complete a project, work on study skills or just learn to use the technology. Frequently Asked Questions:
How is the Learning Commons different from the Learning Assistance Center? The Learning

Commons is a gathering place for students, faculty and staff; a place they can come to talk over ideas, work on projects or get assistance with reading and writing assignments. The Learning Assistant Center is designed to provide one-on-one tutoring on a prescheduled basis from a facilitator, peer tutor or by using appropriate computer assistance. Do I need an appointment to visit the Learning Commons? No, just walk in. No appointments are necessary in the Learning Commons. Can I get help proofreading a paper? Yes, we will assist you with proofreading what you have already written. Do I need my CCAC Student ID to enter the Learning Commons? Yes, each time you come in please log-in to Appointment Central. If you need assistance, please let our learning facilitators or peer success coaches know. Appointment Central won’t accept my sign-in. Does that mean I can’t enter the Learning Commons? No, you are always welcome. But if you can’t log
in, please let the staff know—they will know how to assist you. Can I work independently in the Learning Commons? Yes, you may come for independent study anytime. Please log on to any free computer or sit at a study table. If you nd you need assistance at any time, please feel free to ask us. You may meet your peers here for study as well. Can I get one-on-one assistance in the Learning Commons? Yes, but we emphasize collaborative (small group) learning. One-on-one assistance is available in the Learning Assistance Center. I haven’t been assigned to the Learning Commons by a professor, but I have been having diffculty reading college texts. Can I get assistance at the Learning Commons? Yes, if you’d like to discuss a text, we can help. We can help you explore a text, generate ideas or improve your comprehension skills. Come in any time but please don’t forget to bring your text and study materials. English is not my native language. Can I get ESL (English as a Second Language) assistance in the Learning Commons? Yes, we have a number of facilitators who are trained and certi ed to teach ESL. We also have ESL-based materials that can be used to assist
ESL students who want to improve English in or out of the classroom.

Today the poet Deena November came to talk to students in the LC.
03/22/2018

Today the poet Deena November came to talk to students in the LC.

12/22/2017
Truth
05/26/2017

Truth

Most things that people love....cost nothing; most skills can be taught.

05/23/2017
03/11/2017

Ah, the comma. Of all the punctuation marks in English, this one is perhaps the most abused and misused. And it’s no wonder. There are…

02/23/2017

Useful, LC friends!

02/02/2017

The sad Sega of autocorrect:

Pronoun Power!
12/20/2016

Pronoun Power!

Come to the Learning Commons and sharpen your skills! :)
11/18/2016

Come to the Learning Commons and sharpen your skills! :)

Address

808 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15212

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14122378180

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