Live Homework Tutoring:

Brainfuse Live Homework Tutoring

Live help from 2-11 PM and 24/7 access allow students to receive live, one-on-one assistance from tutors in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Skills-building sessions are also available for students who have academic needs that extend beyond homework help. Tutoring is available in English and in Spanish. Click here for more details about all the services Brainfuse offers.

A new feature in the Live Tutoring section is the ability to add audio for a real-time conversation with the tutor. After selecting the grade level and subject, simply click on “Preferences” and select the box for audio. Upon connecting to a tutor, click the phone icon that appears beside the tutor's name, and choose the desired option. Please note, the "My Computer" option works best with a headset and microphone.

Homework & Research

Brainfuse Live Homework Tutoring

Live help from 2-11 PM and 24/7 access allow students to receive live, one-on-one assistance from tutors in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Skills-building sessions are also available for students who have academic needs that extend beyond homework help. Tutoring is available in English and in Spanish. Click here for more details about all the services Brainfuse offers.

A new feature in the Live Tutoring section is the ability to add audio for a real-time conversation with the tutor. After selecting the grade level and subject, simply click on “Preferences” and select the box for audio. Upon connecting to a tutor, click the phone icon that appears beside the tutor's name, and choose the desired option. Please note, the "My Computer" option works best with a headset and microphone

Brainfuse Online Writing Assistance

The Adult Learning Center offers two types of writing assistance for business and personal needs: live assistance from expert writing tutors and the 24/7 Writing Lab. Our 24/7 Writing Lab is ideal when an extended analysis is required and the writing is more than 1-2 pages. Brainfuse 24/7 Writing Lab is designed to help users produce a better written work through targeted, structured feedback. Users submit documents through our secure file sharing portal and check for document return status on the personalized and secure Message Center.

Brainfuse Skillsurfer

This service helps students address academic needs that run deeper than homework help. With Skills Building, Brainfuse tutors help students master core academic skills through state-aligned lessons, covering various grade levels and academic topics. In addition to live help, the SkillSurfer learning library contains thousands of video lessons, quizzes, and tests to help students master academic concepts.

Gale In Context: Biography 

Discover the world's most influential people by searching narrative biographies, news, magazine, and multimedia content.

Gale In Context: Elementary

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

Gale In Context: Middle School

Explore the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, history, literature, and more.

Gale In Context: High School

Explore thousands of topics across subjects including literature, science, history, and social issues using different sources.

Gale OneFile: High School Edition

Search magazines, journals, newspapers, and reference on a range of topics. Best for middle- and high-school students.

Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.

Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children aged 6–14.

Flipster

Check out and read full-color eMagazines in your browser or open in the Flipster app on your mobile device.

Find Flipster FAQs here: Flipster FAQ

hoopla digital

Stream movies, music, and audiobooks or check out comics and eBooks from your computer or in an easy-to-use app on your mobile device. All selections are always available!

Find hoopla FAQs here: hoopla FAQ

Watch a short video tutorial on how to download eBooks/eAudiobooks on hoopla here and a short video tutorial on how to download and stream movies & TV shows on hoopla here. 

Khan Academy

More than 1800 video tutorials for math, science, history, finance, and test preparation. The content is presented in 10-20 minute chunks especially designed for viewing on the computer, as opposed to longer videos presenting a conventional lecture.

Learning Express Library (Practice Tests)

Study for and practice the GED, ASVAB, SAT, ACT, and TASP tests, STAAR and TAKS, occupation exams, and many more. Create a personalized account to use these and other resources, like the Computer Skills Center featuring Microsoft Office tutorial videos, and to keep track of your progress in courses and practice tests.
Not in Library: To sign up, click on "Register," then complete the registration form.

New Handbook of Texas Online

Search or browse through articles on Texas history, geography, culture, and biographies of famous Texans.

OverDrive & Libby

Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks in your browser or in OverDrive's easy-to-use "Libby" mobile app. OverDrive eBooks can be downloaded in Kindle format.

Find OverDrive FAQs here: OverDrive FAQ

Watch a short video tutorial on how to download the Libby by OverDrive app here and a video tutorial on how to borrow and place holds using Libby by OverDrive here. 

Smithsonian Learning Lab

The Smithsonian is a national and global resource in history, art, science, technology, and much more. The institute offers thousands, if not millions of artifacts digitally through the Open Access project and through the Learning Lab. Create a free account to browse their entire collection without ever having visited the museums!

 Transparent Language KidSpeak™

a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up! Accessible through Transparent Language Online, KidSpeak introduces your children to English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese. The program teaches words and phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language. KidSpeak™ can be used through a web browser on computeers.

World Book Early World of Learning

Interactive stories, games and videos for preschool and early-elementary age children that reinforce literacy skills such as phonics, colors, shapes and numbers.

World Book Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia articles, interactive maps, periodical articles, and much more.

World Book Kids

Image-driven content for curious kids to explore; grade K+

World Book Student

Foundational research tool for curriculum reinforcement; grades 5+

    World Book's Science Projects for Kids

Visit "World Book Kids," then click on “Science Projects” at the bottom of the page.

Helpful Homework Links

Almanacs and Dictionaries

Merriam Webster Dictionary
Type your word and get definitions and synonyms from the Merriam Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus.
 

Science and Nature

NASA Kids
Cool NASA sites, photos, and activities for kids.
Nine Planets
The history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets in our solar system and their moons, along with many images from NASA spacecraft; also has information about comets, meteors, asteroids, and other solar systems.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies has more than 1,000 science fair project ideas in all areas of science.
Weather Wiz Kids
A website designed especially for kids, to allow them to learn more about the fascinating world of weather. Provides teachers and parents with the right tools to explain the different types of weather to children.
Web Elements
Information on each atomic element, including chemical symbol, atomic weight and number, and nuclear and electronic properties.
The World's Biomes
A color-coded world map and basic information about the earth's biomes.
 

US History & Geography

50states.com
Information on all 50 U.S. states, including history, agriculture, lyrics of state songs, and flags, flowers, and symbols.

Presidents of the United States
Biographies and other information about the Presidents of the United States.

Texas Association of Counties

A website improving the public's understanding of the value of county government and the essential services it provides Texans. A fun and educational tool that teaches about the essential services counties provide to Texans.

Texas Indians
Historical and cultural information about Indian Tribes of Texas.
 

World History and Geography

Atlapedia of Countries
A searchable and browsable database of countries with information about population, capital, climate, people, religions, languages, government, economy, and more.
World Flag Database
Color pictures of national flags of countries and their states throughout the world.