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Access Brainfuse HelpNow online tutoring.

Through HelpNow, live real-time homework assistance is available online from qualified tutors using state curriculum and standards.

HelpNow's features include:

  • Homework Help - Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
  • Skills-Building - Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
  • Personalized eLearning Tools - My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
  • 24-Hour Writing Lab - Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
  • Homework Send Question - Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
  • Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support
  • Adult Learning Center - Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
  • CollegeNow provides expert guidance and resources for college admissions success.

Tutors can provide a virtual whiteboard, conduct live audio interactions with students, and work with learners on a wide range of concepts. Students are expected to work through the content and learn from the feedback. Tutors do not provide answers — they provide guidance and help. Tutoring sessions may be monitored for completeness and pedagogical effectiveness. All tutors have passed background checks and possess, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree. 

Getting Started:

  1. Go to the HelpNow website or download the app on iOS and Android platforms.
  2. Log in using your Mendocino County Library card number.
  3. Some sections require a HelpNow account. You can create an account by clicking on the "My Account" menu. Select "Login" and then "Sign Up." You will be prompted to create a username and password.

Need Help?

Please contact your local branch or Library Technical Services for assistance.

HelpNow Overview:

 

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