Learning Express Library - 1-27-14 - Lesson 3

1.  I set up my account.


2.  Choose one exam and answer a few questions:

I chose the ACT Test Prep, and answered a few questions in the ACT Science Practice Tests 4.  I am so glad I am past this phase in my life, and I don't have to worry about taking the ACT!  I liked that you could click on the question to see how you answered, and that it gave you the correct answer.


3.  Job searching and resume writing are among the self-paced courses in Learning Express.  Click on the "job Search and Workplace Skills" learning center and add one of the courses to your center.

First of all, the "Job Search and Workplace Skills" learning center was not easy to find!  I found it in the "Career Center."  There was a section entitled "Great Resumes" and the items covered in the tutorial were:  elements, formats (and advice on which format is right for me), importance of using right keywords, viewing some sample resumes, tips for proofreading.  On the left side, it gave a "table of contents" of sorts on what is covered in the tutorial. 

This was a lot like reading a textbook.  A lot of reading was involved. 

If you're unable to finish reading through it in one sitting, you can "save and finish later."  You can also "save to your fortfolio" then can resume at a later time. 

Some great resume examples were shown, although in limited number.

4.  Type a search term in the search box in the upper left of the home page* for a skills improvement or career topic in which you are interested.  Notice that results are sorted by tests, courses and eBooks.  Please select an eBook and look through its pages.  OR from the home page, bottom right**
click the link for eBooks.  The list will open in a new window.  Browse the titles and take a look at one that interest you.

  *  This was NOT in the upper left hand corner.  I found it at the bottom.
**  Didn't see a link for eBooks.  I searched for "eBooks" in the search box at the bottom of the page.  In "Search" results, I checked eBooks and then typed in "Nursing"

The eBook I looked at was a typical textbook.

In summary, there is a wealth of information and practice tests in Learning Express Library.  It would take awhile to fully understand everything that is available to the library patron.  Very useful!