Brainfuse HelpNow, a digital platform offering on-demand learning support for all ages and levels, is now available to Watertown residents through the Watertown Free Public Library.

“We want to help people get through this strange and difficult time, and we know that remote learning and working is a real struggle for a lot of people,” said Carey Conkey-Finn, who runs the Teen Department at the library. “We’re hoping that this resource will fill a hole that COVID life has created.”

HelpNow is available to all Watertown residents with a Minuteman Library Network library card from any computer with internet connection or via mobile app. To access HelpNow, visit the library’s website at http://watertownlib.org/brainfuse. For information, contact 617-972-6436 or [email protected].

HelpNow features

Live tutoring: Available 2 to 11 p.m. seven days a week. HelpNow offers live tutor access for homework help, skills building and test preparation. All live sessions are saved and can be replayed as well as shared with friends and teachers by email. Using the CloudPack feature, students can store and upload MS Word, Excel, JPG and other accepted file types directly onto the whiteboard.

Asynchronous services: The Writing Lab and the 24/7 Center options give users the freedom to receive assistance at any time of the day without connecting with a live tutor.

Study tools: LEAP helps patrons build academic skills through targeted lessons, quizzes and live online tutoring.

Collaboration tools: For students who prefer to work independently and form their own online study group, HelpNow offers a set of collaborative tools: MEET and Brainwave.

Adult Learning Center: Adult Learning Center is the adult learners’ version of HelpNow where patrons can access high school equivalency prep, U.S. citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and career resources. The Writing Lab and the 24/7 Center options give users the freedom to receive assistance at any time of the day without connecting with a live tutor.

Study tools: LEAP helps patrons build academic skills through targeted lessons, quizzes and live online tutoring.

Collaboration tools: For students who prefer to work independently and form their own online study group, HelpNow offers a set of collaborative tools: MEET and Brainwave.

Adult Learning Center: Adult Learning Center is the adult learners’ version of HelpNow where patrons can access high school equivalency prep, U.S. citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support, and career resources.

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