Directed Learning Activities (DLAs)

Directed Learning Activities (DLAs) are faculty-designed exercises that provide students support in key writing and reading concepts. They require a short time limit to complete and require a follow-up session with a tutor after completion. DLA's can be picked up and/or completed in the writing center, and they are also now available online as fillable PDFs. Come into the writing center or schedule an online appointment for the follow-up session with a tutor.

How to access the DLAs online:

  • Log into your Canvas account. If you have problems, contact the Help Desk at (760) 245-4271, ext. 2740, or servicedesk@vvc.edu

  • Click on the “Tutoring and Academic Support: Acad101” tile

  • Click on “Modules” located on the left

  • Scroll down and click on “DLAs” underneath “Writing Center”

  • Click the arrow next to the DLA you wish to complete to download the fillable PDF