Education
| Title | Description | Use @ home? |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing Animals |
Animals of the world for elementary students and higher. |
Yes |
| Atomic Training |
IMPROVED--More tutorials added! In-depth video tutorials, now on over 300 topics, including MS Office, Windows, MacOS, Photoshop, Garage Band, etc. |
Yes |
| Career Center (Tutor.com) |
Live resume reviews. Articles on job search tips and interview preparation. |
Yes |
| College Center (Tutor.com) |
Live tutors online for math, science, English, and more. Standardized test help for ACT, PSAT, SAT, GRE. |
Yes |
| ERIC |
Education research. The ERIC website may have more recent sources. Tutorials. |
Yes |
| Grolier Librarians and Educators |
Resources for curriculum development and lesson planning. |
Yes |
| Live Homework Help (Tutor.com) |
Live tutors online to help with math, science, English, social studies etc. |
Yes |
| Lynda.com |
Video tutorials on software packages, web design, social networking, etc. Includes Microsoft Office, Windows, and Mac OS. NOTE: After August 23, 2012, Lynda.com will only be available for in-library use. Try Atomic Training for use from home & work. |
No |
| Mango Languages |
Languages/cultural awareness. French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese German, English (for Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish speakers) and more, plus Little Pim for kids. NEW: iPhone/Android Apps. |
Yes |
| Opposing Viewpoints |
Articles taking both sides of controversial topics. Great for school assignments, debates, position papers, etc. |
Yes |
| Testing & Education Reference Center |
Prepare for standardized (ACT, GRE, SAT, etc.) and job-related tests. See also Access My Library app. |
Yes |
| Tumble Book Library |
Read along with these stories for kids. |
Yes |
| VerbaLearn |
English vocabulary for standardized tests and personal/professional development. Note: Requires free account setup. |
Yes |
| Visual Thesaurus |
Explore words using an interactive map; great ESL tool. Tutorial. |
Yes |
