Lab directions will be posted here per topic each week. I'll release the lab directions shortly before the first class period that week and then you'll be expected to complete and turn around the output of the lab by the end of that week.
The labs are intended to get you hands on with topics and then give you the opportunity to record a small video / blog post associated with the lab. The lab will typically provide a back drop for these recordings which then demonstrate to me that you completed the lab. If your video / blog post don't make sense, then I know you BS'ed the lab; it's that simple.
Do the lab, come to class to complete it as necessary and get help, and you're basically guaranteed to do well in this class. Skip the labs and it'll reflect rapidly in your score.