Databases | Websites | Computer Software Help | Web 2.0 Tools
Databases
Mango Languages | Includes Spanish, French, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese and ESL courses for those learning English and a translation tool for written text. Create a Mango account to keep track of your progress in the lessons. MPLD cardholders only.
Websites
Data.gov: Empowering People, an Official Website of the United States Government | is a good source for student reports or business or general information purposes.
Shah Center for Corporate Training | and the Illinois Small Business Development Center, McHenry County College - training and assistance for area businesses and individuals. Services range from one-on-one counseling for entrepreneurs to customized on-site employee training seminars.
Study for the US Citizenship Test | Online study aid for the US Citizenship Test.
Tuition Funding Sources | The largest source of scholarships in the world.
Computer Software Help
LearnFree | quality, innovative online learning opportunities to improve technology, literacy, and math skills.
Mousing Around | practice using a computer mouse. From the Palm Beach County Library.
Web 2.0 Tools
Dvolver Movie Maker | You do not need to be a member to use the MovieMaker.
Forvo | a pronunciation guide.
Penzu | a personal journal and online diary.
VoiceThread | group conversations are collected and shared in one place from anywhere in the world.
Wordle | generate “word clouds” from text that you provide. Print them out or save them to the Wordle gallery to share.
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