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Brainfuse HelpNow
HelpNow is an online tutoring service offering help from live tutors, plus tools for learning, writing assistance, and test preparation for all ages. Live tutors are available daily from 2 – 11 pm.
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Creativebug
Enjoy more than 1,000 online art & craft video classes taught by designers and artists. Creativebug’s classes cover everything from drawing and sketching to sewing and bookbinding.
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Learning Express
Access test prep and software tutorials, including practice tests for the ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and many career tests. Skill improvement tests for elementary, middle and high school students are also available.
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Lynda.com
Grow your skills with online training videos and courses in software, photography, business skills development, and much more—all taught by experts. Tutorials are designed for all levels from beginners to experts.
Note: On May 27, Lynda.com will become LinkedIn Learning—same quality content, new name!
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Mango Languages
Learn a new language or brush up on your skills. Mango offers interactive, conversation-based audio and visual lessons.
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The Great Courses on Kanopy
Watch unlimited content from The Great Courses, a series of video and audio lectures presented by experts and professors.