Digital Learning Centers

Welcome
We operate on the Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and virtual campuses providing students with Windows and Mac workstations for their academic coursework.
The Centers provide one-on-one assistance in-person and virtually to help students develop and expand their digital literacy skills, including Microsoft Office Applications, Blackboard, ePortfolio, LinkedIn, virtual presentations in a variety of topics, and other common resources for student use to promote safe computing practices.
The Digital Learning Centers:
- provide in person and virtual instructional support assistance and workshops using Zoom and other learning management tools.
- offer numerous workstations for student use. Laptops and other equipment are not available for use outside the Centers.
For more information: DLC Brochure (PDF, )
On Campus and Virtual
- Must have an MC ID to use the Digital Learning Centers
- Need help with MyMC account or reset password? Student Technology Resource Guide (PDF,
)
- Faculty who would like to request a virtual presentation for your class.
- Please contact Dr. Shinta Hernandez | Dean of the Virtual Campus | Email new window
Rockville Campus
Humanities Building 312
240-567-5156
- Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rockville Campus Map (PDF, )
Virtual Tour of the Rockville Campus

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Building 304/304A
240-567-1657 | 240-567-1658
- Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Map (PDF, )
Virtual Tour of the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

Virtual Workshop Calendar
FALL 2023 | October – December
Workshop registration can be made advanced in 30 days. To register, click the button below Register for A Workshop.
For Getting Started with Microsoft Workshops and Open Labs (PDF, ) : Registration must occur three hours prior to obtain a meeting link.
Workshops are listed by month below:
ePortfolio Advanced | COMM 108
Learn how to present your ePortfolio content by designing and controlling security,
privacy, and notifications for your ePortfolio site. Must have already created an
ePortfolio site successfully.
- October 2 at 11 a.m.
File Management
Take complete and effective control of your files and understand file storage locations,
file types, backups, and (online) cloud storage."
- October 9 at 3 p.m.
- October 10 at 3 p.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the Excel Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and Saving
a spreadsheet; Basic Formulas & Functions; and Formatting.
- October 3 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- October 10 at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- October 13 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- October 17 at 3 p.m.
- October 25 at 3 p.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the PowerPoint Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and
Saving a PowerPoint Presentation; Slide Layouts; Using Themes and Colors; and Inserting
Symbols, Pictures, Shapes, Audio, and Video.
- October 6 at 2:30 p.m.
- October 9 at 10 a.m.
- October 11 at 3 p.m.
- October 12 at 10 a.m.
- October 17 at 12 p.m.
- October 18 at 9:30 a.m.
- October 24 at 11 a.m.
- October 31 at 3 p.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft Word
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the Word Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and Saving
a document; Document Formatting; Adding Bulleted and Numbered Lists, and Inserting
Tables and Pictures.
- October 4 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- October 11 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- October 17 at 10 a.m.
- October 20 at 11 a.m.
- October 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Microsoft Applications | Open Lab
Open Lab provides participants with answers and guidance related to the fundamental
features of the following Microsoft applications: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- October 2 at 2 p.m.
- October 5 at 1 p.m.
- October 16 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- October 18 at 1 p.m.
- October 20 at 12 p.m.
- October 25 at 10 a.m.
- October 27 at 10 a.m.
- October 31 at 10 a.m.
Keycutz
Learn how to unleash the power of keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work flow.
- October 16 at 3 p.m.
MyMC
An overview of MYMC homepage consisting of Counseling & Advising, Blackboard, Email,
and Calendars. Participants will learn how to navigate in the Home page and what functions
you can access using tools for students.
- October 5 at 3 p.m.
Microsoft OneNote
Learn about the ways you can use the Microsoft application called OneNote to take
in information, search for keywords, and organize the notes you take for all of your
classes and meetings. Instead of keeping dozens of notebooks on your shelves, you
can keep all your class information in the cloud.
- October 11 at 2 p.m.
- October 25 at 2 p.m.
Navigation Between Chromebook and Windows 10
Learn the differences between Chromebook and Windows 10 including navigation across
operating systems, file management, different file extensions, and keyboard shortcuts.
- October 3 at 3 p.m.
- October 11 at 3 p.m.
OneDrive
Learn about the ways you can use the cloud storage called OneDrive to store and organize
your files and folders, use tools and taps in the Thumbnail panel, and share and collaborate
files/folders with others in real time.
- October 4 at 2 p.m.
- October 18 at 2 p.m.
Windows 10 Navigation
Overview of getting started using your new Windows 10 system. Topics include assessing
necessary resources, running system updates, and working with applications.
- October 19 at 3 p.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the Excel Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and Saving
a spreadsheet; Basic Formulas & Functions; and Formatting.
- November 3 at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- November 10 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- November 28 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the PowerPoint Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and
Saving a PowerPoint Presentation; Slide Layouts; Using Themes and Colors; and Inserting
Symbols, Pictures, Shapes, Audio, and Video.
- November 1 at 9 a.m.
- November 9 at 2 p.m.
- November 14 at 1 p.m.
- November 29 at 9 a.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft Word
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the Word Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and Saving
a document; Document Formatting; Adding Bulleted and Numbered Lists, and Inserting
Tables and Pictures.
- November 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- November 8 at 10 a.m.
- November 13 at 4 p.m.
- November 17 at 11 a.m.
- November 20 at 10 a.m.
- November 30 at 10 a.m.
Microsoft Applications | Open Lab
Open Lab provides participants with answers and guidance related to the fundamental
features of the following Microsoft applications: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- November 7 at 9 a.m.; 1 p.m.; and 3 p.m.
- November 16 at 2 p.m.
Microsoft OneNote
Learn about the ways you can use the Microsoft application called OneNote to take
in information, search for keywords, and organize the notes you take for all of your
classes and meetings. Instead of keeping dozens of notebooks on your shelves, you
can keep all your class information in the cloud.
- November 8 at 2 p.m.
- November 29 at 2 p.m.
OneDrive
Learn about the ways you can use the cloud storage called OneDrive to store and organize
your files and folders, use tools and taps in the Thumbnail panel, and share and collaborate
files/folders with others in real time.
- November 1 at 2 p.m.
- November 15 at 2 p.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the Excel Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and Saving
a spreadsheet; Basic Formulas & Functions; and Formatting.
- December 1 at 10 a.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the PowerPoint Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and
Saving a PowerPoint Presentation; Slide Layouts; Using Themes and Colors; and Inserting
Symbols, Pictures, Shapes, Audio, and Video.
- December 4 at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Getting Started with Microsoft Word
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Topics
include: Review of the Word Environment & Terminology; Creating, Editing, and Saving
a document; Document Formatting; Adding Bulleted and Numbered Lists, and Inserting
Tables and Pictures.
- December 6 at 10 a.m.
Microsoft Applications | Open Lab
Open Lab provides participants with answers and guidance related to the fundamental
features of the following Microsoft applications: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- December 5 at 9 a.m.; 1 p.m.; and 3 p.m.
All workshops are conducted virtual via Zoom and other learning management tools and will require a meeting link sent to you after you register.
- To register, click the button below Register for A Workshop
- Once you're at the Workshop Registration website, select a topic under Select Service. Then, select scheduled date and time
- After registering for a workshop, a confirmation email from the Digital Learning Center will be automatically sent to your email
Book An Appointment

In-person or Virtual
- In-person assistance is provided on a walk-in basis, during normal business hours, and does not require an appointment
- To book a virtual appointment with Digital Learning Center staff, select the appointment topic, date, available staff, and time
- After booking an appointment, a confirmation email from the Digital Learning Center will be automatically sent to your email
- The staff will send you an email containing a meeting link prior to your appointment
Resources for Students
- Blackboard Learn Help for Studentsnew window
- Blackboard Collaborate Ultra | Joining Collaborate Ultra via Blackboard (PDF,
)
How to Access Brainfuse:
- Log in to MyMC
- At the top of the page, click on Blackboard
- Click the “Tools” link on the left-hand menu
- Click on the Brainfuse Live Tutoring link
- Video | What is an ePortfolio?new window
- ePortfolios from AAC&Unew window
- Montgomery College ePortfolionew window
- Sample of ePortfolios: 1-COMM108new window | 2-COMM108new window
- Sample of ePortfolios: 1-COMM112new window | 2-COMM112new window
- Sample of ENGL101 ePortfolionew window
- IT Resource Guide (PDF,
)
- Office 365 Available for Studentsnew window
Learning Centers:
- Montgomery College offers a variety of services and supports through our discipline-specific Learning Centers to help students meet the rigors of academic coursework
- Visit the Learning Centersnew window website
How to Access LinkedIn Learning:
- Log in to MyMC
- At MyMC homepage, click on My Classes
- Scroll down to Online Video Training Library section
- Under Online Video Training Library, click on Sign in
- 20 Steps to A Better LinkedIn Profilenew window
- 10 LinkedIn Profile Examplesnew window
♦ Computer Applications (CMAP120) Tutoring | Digital Learning Center
- Visit the DLC Bookingsnew window website for booking an appointment (in-person or virtual)
- For questions, contact the Business, Economics, Accounting, Computer Applications and Hospitality Managementnew window (BEACAHM) department
♦ Computer Science (CMSC) Tutoring | Ackerman STEM Learning Center
- Visit the Ackerman STEM Learning Centernew window website for tutoring schedule
- For questions, contact the Engineering, Physical, and Computer Sciences Departmentnew window department.
♦ Humanities Workshops | Academic Success Center
- Visit the Academic Success Centernew window website for workshop schedule
- For questions, contact Learning Center Manager, Tsung (Jeff) Chuang
Updated by Thanh King (September 29, 2023)