Enjoy the ELC Lab

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Welcome to the ELC Lab

• Enjoy the ELC Lab
• Orientation Tour

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Your Questions ???

• First, lets answer a few questions that you
  probably have about
• Lab Hours and when you can use the lab
• What happens in the lab
• What you can do to improve your English and
  prepare for the TOEFL in the lab
• Who can help you in the lab

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When is the lab open?

• The hours are
• Monday Thursday
• 900 1800
• Friday
• 900 1645

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Can I use the lab at any time of the day?

• You may work in Pod 3 any time, any day,
• BUT
• You may only work in Pods 1 2 when classes are
  not in session in those pods.
• Check the ELC Lab Schedule on the Student
  Resources Web Page
• OR
• Ask a student worker at the front desk to see
  when the pods are reserved for classes.

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What happens in the ELC Lab?

• Classes meet
• Students use the lab for Self-Access work
• Computers
• Digital Video Camera
• TV/VCR
• Cassette Player
• Workshops for Students
• Video Checkout
• Lets take a closer look at each of these

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Classes in the lab

• What happens in classes?
• This depends on which class it is.
• Which classes meet in the lab?
• Heres a list for you

• Listening Classes
• Reading Classes
• Vocabulary Classes
• Writing Classes
• Grammar Classes
• Lets take a look at what happens in these classes

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LISTENING CLASSES

• Students listen to files from the network or from
  the Internet for note-taking practice.
• Students listen to songs to improve vocabulary
• Students listen to speeches
• Students complete the listening parts of TOEFL
  practice tests on network

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READING CLASSES

• Students read articles from the Internet to
  develop their reading skills and improve their
  vocabulary
• Students read stories from the network
• Students complete the Reading sections from TOEFL
  practice tests on network

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VOCABULARY CLASSES

• Students work on vocabulary-building software
• Ultimate Word Attack (available on all computers)
• Idioms Practice (available on Computer Numbers
  32, 33, 35, 36 37)
• Students also complete crossword puzzles on WIDA
  software or on the Internet

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WRITING CLASSES

• Students type, edit, and print their essays using
  MS Word
• Students take notes in preparation for writing an
  essay
• Students exchange summaries and responses to
  articles on Internet sites
• Students work on strategies for the TWE

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GRAMMAR CLASSES

• Students work on the Focus on Grammar software
• Students work on Internet grammar practice sites
• Students work on the grammar section of TOEFL
  practice tests on the network

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Q What does Self Access for Students mean?A
It means students work by themselves to complete
assignments

• Students
• complete their homework assignments
• watch their 8mm tapes using the camera in Z45
• watch videos for class assignments in Z44
• record their voices onto cassettes for audio
  journals and pronunciation practice using the
  cassette player in Z43
• take TOEFL practice tests and use TOEFL prep
  software
• Lets take a closer look at how you can prepare
  for the TOEFL

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HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR THE TOEFL/TWE IN THE LAB?

• TOEFL Software Programs
• TOEFL Mentor (available on 10 computers in Pod 2-
  look for small sign on monitor) This program is
  easy to use and provides general practice for the
  TOEFL
• TOEFL Power Prep for CBT (Computer-Based
  TOEFL)(available on computer 31) This program is
  to help you prepare for the computer-based TOEFL.

• Practice Tests on the Network
• There are usually between 5-7 practice tests
  available on the network at any given time. The
  student workers can help you find these tests.
• You can check your answers after taking each
  test, and with many, you can also read the
  explanations for the correct answers.

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Video Checkout

• In Z46, there are over 500 videos and 7 DVDs
  available for students to check out.
• You can check out 2 videos/DVDs at a time, and
  you can keep them for 2 nights.
• You may check out the videos/DVDs when a student
  worker is on duty
• You may return a video at any time when the lab
  is open- just drop it in the Video Return box
  outside Z46.
• Your teacher might ask you to watch a film- we
  will put it on reserve so that only members of
  your class can use the video

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What workshops will be given for students?

• Koç Network-
• Learn about
• E-mail
• Saving to your personal folder on the network
• Accessing class folders from campus
• Accessing personal class folders from off
  campus with UFS
• Setting up a laser printing account and printing

• Microsoft Word
• Learn how to type your essays, organize them
  properly, print them, and save them.
• Microsoft Excel
• Make charts organize your information
• Microsoft Power Point
• Put together informative, colorful presentations
  for your listening class
• Check the Lab Workshops for Students link on
  the Student Resources page for a workshop schedule

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Who can help you in the lab?

• Mr. ONeil
• He is the lab director. His office is in the
  back of the lab.

• Student Workers
• These students work at the front desk area of the
  lab. They are here to help you and answer your
  questions. Check the Student Workers link on
  the Student Resources page on the ELC Website
  to see pictures of the lab workers.

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The lab is yours to use and take care of.

• Just remember to follow
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5 Simple Rules

• No food or drink in the lab
• Turn off your cep phones- this is a
  classroom/study area.
• Take care of the equipment.
• Listen to what the lab director and his student
  workers tell you.
• Follow website viewing guidelines (well explain
  this on the next page)

• Failure to follow these rules will result in the
  following
• The first offense will result in the student
  having to sign a Violation of Lab Rules notice
  which will be placed in his/her academic folder
  in the ELC.
• The second offense will result in your account
  being shut down for 1 week.
• The third offense will result in your account
  being shut down for 6 weeks, and you will have to
  attend a disciplinary meeting with Mr. ONeil and
  Mr. Hight.

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What are the website viewing guidelines?

• We do not filter websites however, viewing
  pornography or other inappropriate material on
  the Internet will not be allowed or tolerated.
• If you do this, your account will immediately be
  shut down and a report will be filed with the
  Director of the ELC.

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End of ELC Lab Orientation

• We hope youve learned how the lab can help you
  to improve your English and your computer skills.