TED – Enjoy short, entertaining, educational videos on topics ranging from quantum physics to gaming theory to music videos. For a more engaged learning experience, try TEDEd, which features short lessons from educators brought to life by animators. In addition to the video lessons, TEDEd allows you to take short quizzes on the subject, find resources for further study, and join guided discussions. You can track your progress and “flip” lessons to customize them.
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Khan Academy
Khan Academy – Over 3,200 videos that cover topics ranging from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history. Also includes a number of computing tracks, including Hour of Code programs. Learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.
KET Fast Forward
KET Fast Forward – An innovative, multi-platform learning system created by KET to help students get ahead. Covered topics include writing, literature and poetry, history, economics, civics and government, life sciences, data analysis, and more.
GCF LearnFree.org
GCF LearnFree.org – Learn how to perform basic Everyday Life Skills like banking, filling out a time sheet, paying bills, making sense of food labels, or reading a map; explore the basics of a variety of Social Media platforms or Cloud Computing; build Workplace Skills; and more.
Code Academy
Uses simple exercises to build programming and Web development skills. Courses include Make a Website, Make an Interactive Website, and languge courses in HTML & CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and more.