Category: Online Learning
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Purple Line Spotlight on Library Resources Series
In collaboration with the Prince George’s Memorial Library System and the Purple Line Corridor Coalition, MCPL is launching a new digital skills series, “The Purple Line Corridor to Success!” We feature four sessions in May focused on Adult Education and Career Exploration: May Wednesday, May 4th, 12:00-1:15pm: Spotlight on Udemy and Gale courses: Presented in Spanish. Top-rated courses…
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Graphic Novel (10+) and Cartooning (50+) Classes Produce Amazing Art!
A drawing class is a wonderful venue to tell a story, express emotions, communicate and connect with others. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) conducted two five-session virtual classes in May and June: “Create a Graphic Novel” (for ages 10 and up) and “Cartooning” (for ages 50 +). In partnership with MCPL, illustrator, cartoonist and animator Leila Cabib taught…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Launches Northstar, a New Digital Literacy Resource
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) now offers the Northstar Digital Literacy suite of tools to help residents acquire or improve basic digital literacy skills. The resource includes the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment – a suite of free online modules that test proficiency in essential digital skills. The assessments, built around basic computer digital literacy standards were developed by leading…
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MCPL Adds Brainfuse Resources VetNow, JobNow, HelpNow to E-Resources
JobNow Brainfuse JobNow connects users with experienced career coaches and resources to assist them during all stages of their job search. Self-assessment and job search resources Carefully selected job resources include eParachute, a Brainfuse partnership offering an online resource created by What Color is Your Parachute? author Richard Bolles. Connect with a Brainfuse JobNow coach to review…
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Udemy, the Academy for You
Want to start a new career or learn a new skill? Udemy is the online learning academy for you! Udemy offers over 4,000 on-demand, online courses on leadership, management, coding, design, marketing, IT operations, data science, project management, human resources, sales, accounting, and productivity. And it’s all free with your MCPL library card! Udemy courses…
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BookFlix the Reading Solution You Didn’t Know You Needed!
How many of you are guilty of ignoring nonfiction picture books and focusing more on the fun, imaginative, fiction books out there? I know I’m guilty of this all the time. That’s why I was really excited to learn about MCPL’s resource called BookFlix. Bookflix is an online early literacy resource that pairs animated versions of popular picture books with related nonfiction…
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Get Your Math Fix with TumbleMath
So we’re a few weeks into this digital world of homeschooling, have you gotten the hang of it yet? Don’t worry, I haven’t either. Trying to balance fun and education can be really hard, especially if you aren’t sure you have all the resources you need. Fortunately, we live in a world where digital learning isn’t just possible, but happening…
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Learn New Skills Online While Social Distancing
Social distancing doesn’t have to be a drag! Use this valuable time to learn a new skill with your library card! Don’t have a MCPL library card? No problem! Apply for our free digital library card and begin to use our online resources today. One of our free resources, Lynda.com, is an online learning site that includes a diverse set of creative, personal,…