Homework Help Resources

We understand the complications of balancing schoolwork while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy during these times. We’ve compiled a list of carefully curated resources to help you with homework and virtual learning.

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LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library is an e-learning resource that provides test prep for GED equivalency, citizenship, career certification exams, college admissions, and more. It also includes learning modules for academic skills improvement and adult learning. Help is available in both English and Spanish.

What you’ll need: Create a personal login and password.

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Pronunciator

Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn over 90 different languages with personalized courses which include: study guides, audio lessons, video phrases, movies, music, and more.  

What you’ll need: Create a personal login and password.

Why search a database instead of the Web?

DATABASE

WEBSITE
Obtain their information from experts and professionals

Written by any person with or without expertise
Feature only works or documents that have been checked for accuracy and reliability

Not usually checked for accuracy or reliability by professionals or experts
Updated regularly 

Updates may vary
Help students and learners narrow or broaden their research topic or scope— includes suggested lists of similar topics

Not designed to facilitate research
Offers citations or creates citations needed for academic or scholarly writing

Does not always offer information to complete citations

 

Other Resources

Ebooks

cloudLibrary
Lone Star, Bluebonnet, and BISD Battle Books are now available as eBooks through our digital collection on cloudLibrary. In addition to these great books, you can browse our digital library of eBooks and eAudiobooks for a variety of ages from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

OverDrive/Libby
Browse our digital collection catch up on some reading! We have eBooks and eAudiobooks for a variety of ages that you can download instantly to your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books with fiction, non-fiction, foreign-language, and read-along titles. TumbleBooks teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love.

e-Learning Help

Khan Academy
A non-profit educational organization created in 2008 by Salman Khan with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. The organization produces short lessons in the form of videos. Its website also includes supplementary practice exercises and materials for educators. Khan Academy also created homeschool schedules to help families during school closures.

Hippocampus
A free educational resource to help studies from middle school to college. It provides tutorials in math, natural science, social science, and humanities.

TexShare Research Resources
TexShare Databases provides access to over 27,000 journals, 171,000 ebooks, and 15 million images, videos, and interactive resources. TexShare Databases include the Chilton Library of automotive repair resources, HeritageQuest, Texas Legal Forms Library, and more. Please contact the Adult Services department at 817-427-6814 for the required password.