CICERO — Thanks to the partnership with Onondaga County Public Libraries, the Brewerton, Cicero and North Syracuse branches of the Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) have a new resource called Brainfuse.
Brainfuse is an online learning platform offering live, online tutoring for students of all ages. Within Brainfuse, you’ll find study aids, virtual meeting rooms, FAFSA assistance, practice tests, a writing lab, and more.
Brainfuse’s stellar attraction is the daily online tutoring it offers. From 2 to 11 p.m., there are live tutoring sessions for early elementary through high school grades in core subject areas such as math, science, reading, social studies, foreign language, and more. In addition, subjects are broken down by grade and into specialized topics like organic chemistry and physiology.
Other resources are available 24/7 within Brainfuse. One example is the Writing Lab, where students can submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback. Send Question is another area where students can submit questions at any time of the day and get an answer the next day.
Brainfuse also offers several instruments for collaboration as well. For example, CloudPack offers cloud storage to upload and store documents, and Brainwave is a recordable whiteboard where students can draw, write, and chat, then save and email to others for feedback. MEET is another tool available where students can schedule online sessions for group work and meetings.
For older students, Brainfuse offers study materials and practice tests for ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, TEAS, USCIS, Microsoft, SQL, Java, C++, ESL, U.S citizenship and more. In addition, adult-aged students can find an adult learners’ version of HelpNow™ within Brainfuse, offering access to High School Equivalency prep, U.S. citizenship test prep, resume assistance, Microsoft Office support and career resources.
Logging into Brainfuse is easy with your library card. Visit NOPL.org to find Brainfuse under our Services tab, and log in with your library card number and PIN to get started. If you need assistance, tech help, or to borrow a laptop with a hot spot, visit any of our branch locations or call 315-699-2032 for more information.
