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Professional development for teachers and classroom resources across the curriculum. Features streaming videos that teach topics including language learning (Spanish, French, German, ESL, etc.), math, and science.
Help Sheets from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh covering computer basics and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
A self-paced Opening Learning Course on digital photography and video.
Offers brief introductory courses and learning tips in several languages as well as mp3 downloads of useful holiday phrases.
Connects to educational tools and services that inform and empower people to improve their lives.
Free online typing tutorial.
Directed at the new computer user, this tutorial provides a basic understanding of hardware, software, and computer maintenance.
Short English Language videos about grammar and culture.
A collaborative do-it-yourself website where people share what they do and how they do it, covering topics ranging from crafts to sports and games to technology and more.
Free online knitting how-to videos.
Interactive practice exams as well as a Job and Career Center. Include TAKS, GED, SAT, civil service, ASVAB, law enforcement, real estate and basic skills tests.*
Tips and downloads for getting things done with a focus on computers and technology.
Learn a language and make friends in the process.
Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Arabic or learn ESL for Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic and more.*
Step by step basic tutorial on the use of a computer mouse.
This site offers the best of public media content and produced specifically for PreK-16 teachers. Parents and teachers have free access to over 14,000 high-quality resources.
Offers lessons in English and Spanish emphasizing basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency and problem-solving.
Learn English with free tools for ESL students, including English language references, activities including tests and polls, and articles on English usage.
Learn a language with hundreds of free language-learning lessons, games, and activities. Languages included are Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese as well as English for Spanish speakers and English for French speakers.
Microsoft Digital Learning Training materials covering computer basics and Microsoft Office provided by WeCAN (Wireless Empowerment Commmunity Access Network), a part of the Houston Public Library.
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