Brainfuse Upgrades to HelpNow 3.0

Brainfuse, an online tutoring service available through the Troy Public Library, has upgraded its HelpNow software to v3.0. This upgrade includes an easier to use launch screen and also adds some new features, including:

• Flashbulb: An online library of flashcard sets that cover a variety of subjects.
• Brainwave: Records actions written on the Brainfuse Notepad while in a tutoring session. These recorded sessions can be saved or shared.
• Test Center: The Test Center features practice ACT and SAT tests, and also a variety of state standardized tests.

As always, Brainfuse continues to provide online, live tutoring in a variety of subjects. Tutors are available from 2pm - 11pm, Monday through Sunday. Remember that Brainfuse is not just for students. They feature an Adult Learning Center where you can get help with Microsoft Office products, writing a resume, preparing for the GED, and much more.

Brainfuse can be accessed through the Troy Public Library's  website.  Click on the eResources link on the left-hand side of the page under the Library Links menu. Click on Online Tutoring, then Brainfuse. Remember, you need to have a valid library card to access Brainfuse.

Try it out and let us know what you think!

Get Live Homework Help with Brainfuse

With school back in session, many students may find themselves needing help with their homework. The Troy Public Library subscribes to an online resource, called Brainfuse, where students can connect with a live tutor to get academic assistance. Brainfuse has recently added some new features and has redesigned their site to make it more user friendly.

On the site, students can select from a menu that enables them to connect with a tutor and ask specific homework questions, get core academic concepts clarified for better understanding, or prepare for standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT. Students can also get assistance with writing assignments, and even submit writing samples for feedback through the Writing Lab feature.

Adults can also take advantage of Branfuse's services through the Adult Learning Center. This selection enables adults to get help writing a resume, prepare for a GED, or connect with a tutor experienced with working with adult learners.

To access Brainfuse, you will need a Troy Public Library card. Go to our website and click eResources on the left under Library Links. Click on Online Tutoring, then Brainfuse.Try it out and let us know what you think.

Brainfuse Online Homework Help Now Available from TPL

Have you ever been stuck on a homework assignment, and wish you had a tutor who could help you understand the material? Now you can, thanks to the Troy Public Library

The Library now offers Brainfuse, a live homework help service. Students in 3rd through 12th grades can connect one-on-one to a trained tutor for assistance in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available 7 days a week, from 2 pm-11 pm.

Using Brainfuse is easy. First, go here to download and install the Quick Connect software on your home computer.

After installation, access Brainfuse by clicking on the "Information On-Demand-All Day, Every Day" link in the middle of the Library's homepage. Click Online Tutoring from the subject list then click Brainfuse. A "virtual" whiteboard will appear, allowing you to chat with your tutor, or to draw diagrams, follow examples, and more.

Brainfuse also features a 24-hour writing lab, where you can submit their papers and get feedback about their assignments.

Please let us know about your experiences with Brainfuse!