Education
eResources and online databases related to k-12 education, college, and lifelong learning
Interested in education, learning, and improving your skills?
East Central Regional Library has these great tools and recommendations for you to check out!
Brainfuse HelpNow
Free on-demand one-to-one online homework help. Access additional homework tools to help build skills in writing, math, science, digital literacy, ESL, and more. The Adult Learning Center offers skill building, test preparation, and writing assistance adults. HelpNow tutors are available every day of the week from 2-11 pm.**
Eric
An index to journal articles and documents in education, containing full-text articles and over 1,000,000 citations.*
Infobase Learning Cloud (formely Hoonuit):
RETURNING HOONUIT USERS use “learn” as your password to access previous Hoonuit account history. If you need additional assistance retrieving a past account please contact us. Online how-to training on common software and devices. Each online training course is made up of short 1- to 3-minute video segments. This learn-at-your-own-pace solution offers the flexibility to skip lessons you’re already familiar with and review lessons that prove more difficult. All training is online and on-demand.**
Learning Express Library
Interactive collection of tests, tutorials, and eBooks to help with educational and career goals. Learning Centers include: Adult Learning Center, Career Center, College Center, College Preparation Center, Computer Skills Center, High School Equivalency Center, Job & Career Accelerator, School Center, and Spanish Center. *
Professional Development Center
A specialized collection of education journals and educational reports for professional educators, professional librarians, and education researchers.*
Universal Class
500+ lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units, designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Courses include videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for interaction with other learners. Take multiple classes, video-audit a course, learn at your own pace.**
Selected Websites
- Adult Literacy (Minnesota Literary Council) – Available tutoring and literacy programs
- FAFSA — Free application for federal student aid
- Federal Student Aid — Preparing, choosing, and applying for grants, loans, work-study programs
- Peterson’s — Guide to colleges and universities, K-12 schools, and continuing education
*Subscription purchased by eLibrary Minnesota (ELM).
**Subscription purchased by East Central Regional Library.
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