Open Learning Express Library
Please click the forward arrow at the bottom
of this box to continue on to the next page
of the tutorial.
Also, don't forget to print out the Certificate
of Completion at the end so you can turn it
in to your Professor to receive lab credit!
When you are finished with this tutorial
if you want to find the Learning Express
Library you must first login to
CougarWeb.
Then, click on the Library tab at the top
left of the page.
In the center of the next page Click on the Find Articles in Databases - Journals, Magazines, etc.
From the alphabetical listing on the next
page, click on the Letter L. In order to use Learning Express Library
you must register and create an account.
If you use your personal email address you
will be able to access the Learning Express
Library through your public library between
semesters. Plano, Frisco and McKinney Public
Libraries all have a subscription to it.
The Collin Databases are only available to
currently enrolled students, faculty and staff.
At the top of the screen, click on 'Register'
to set up your account as a new user or
Sign In, if you've already Registered.
Learning Express Library does not
share your information. You will not
receive any emails or advertisements
from them!
This is the new Learning Express
Library start page.
The Learning Express Library currently
has over 1,000 online tutorials, videos,
practice tests, and Electronic Books
for all ages and learning styles.
If you click on Centers you get a list of all
the wonderful help available in the
Learning Express Library.
Career Center Plus
Job and Career Accelerator
High School Equivalency Center
College Admissions Test Prep Center
School Center
College Success Center Adult Core Skills Computer Skills Center Recurses Para Hispanohablantes
This center contains resources to improve
basic skills in reading, writing and math.
Prepare for the GED test or Study to
become a U.S. citizen.
Click on Improve your Writing,
Speaking, and Grammar and then on the Writing Skills Tutorial.
Which of the choices are you currently on?
Click the Start Tutorial under "Writing Skills Tutorial."
What is the title the Lession 1 under PreWriting?
Let's Look at Unit 5: Editing II
Whose name was misspelled on the birthday cake?
Click the Post-Test links at the bottom.
How much time are you allotted if you take the post test?
Click Centers on the top toolbar
and choose Career Center Plus.
Do you want to find out about a particular
occupation or improve your workplace
skills? Choose the Career Center
and "begin your path to a bright future."
Click on Learn More About a career:
How many career fields are listed?
Click on Prepare for an Entrance Exam:
For what field of work will these tests prepare you?
Click on Job Search and Workplace Skills -
Open "Interview with Confidence."
What kind of resource did you find here?
Now let's click on the Home
link at the top of the page and select
Computer Skills Center:
If you're looking to keep up, stay competitive, or get ahead, you'll need to know how to
use today's most popular computer programs,
including Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook, and more!
These courses are designed to fit your
current skill level and schedule.
Click on Popular Software Tools.
How many computer program tutorials are listed in the dropdown link? Only count one version of the software.
Microsoft Access 2013 Microsoft Excel 2016 Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft Outlook - Basic/Int./Adv. Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 - Basic/Int./Adv. Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Designer Microsoft Visio Microsoft Word 2016
Want to learn Computer graphics or
Illustration?
Click on the link.
Which computer graphics program tutorials are listed here?
Photoshop CS5 & CS6
Illustrator CS5 & CS6
The fastest and easiest way to learn
how to use a computer is with video
tutorials. You can learn computer
basics quickly and become comfortable
with everything your computer has to offer.
Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 7
Click the Home icon at the top of the page.
Click on the Job & Career Accelerator
Click the Explore Occupations link
at the top of the page. Choose In-Demand
Occupations - Be sure to scroll down
the list to see all the choices!
Choose one of the groups that interests you
and explore the available resources. There
are Wages and Trends for each State,
Skills and Abilities , Educational
Requirements, Tools and Techniques
necessary to perform specific occupations.
If you're unsure what you want to do in the
future, take the "Interest Matcher
"Quiz." Answer 60 questions and get
occupation suggestions based on your
answers.
Click Search for Jobs or Internships.
Select a general career path you're
interested in.
Example: Business, Hospitality, etc.
Want to build a Resume and Cover Letter! Click the Alt back arrow a few
times to to get back to the Home Page.
Let's visit the College Center Plus!
This center provides valuable resources
that help college students strengthen
their academic skills, prepare for
placement exams, and get ready for
graduate school entrance exams.
Getting into the college of your choice
after Collin is an important step to
building a strong future. The College
Prep Center will help you plan a personal
essay that highlights your special talents.
Use this center to get the resources you
need to achieve your college preparation
goals.
Well, we hope you have discovered and will use
all the wonderful resources available to you
through the Learning Express Library!
Don't forget to print out the Certificate of Completion if you're completing this
tutorial for English Lab credit!
Happy Searching!
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