Virtual Learning Consortium

Student Resources: Student Learning Resources

Virtual learning resources, technology tools, and tutoring to support student learning.

Explora makes learning fun by giving you access to articles, pictures, videos, and important historical documents.

Discover topics including: animals, arts and music, people, geography, language arts, science, social studies, sports and hobbies, technology, and health.

Read awesome magazines like: Highlight for Kids, Cricket Magazine, Ranger Rick, and Time for Kids.

Explore with Explora! Grades 6-12

Find articles, eBooks, images, magazines, primary source documents, and videos on a variety of topics.

Explore subjects like: arts and music, biographies, geography, health, history, life skills, literature and language arts, social science, sports and recreation, and STEM

Read top magazines like: Time, Sports Illustrated, Discover, American Heritage, Science News, National Parks, Smithsonian, Newsweek Global, National Wildlife, and Popular Mechanics

Free tutoring! Alaskan students grades K-12 & intro-level college students

Get online tutoring for subjects like math, English, and history. Work with a live tutor or use resources to study independently, all at no charge to you! Live Homework Help also provides all Alaskans free help finding and applying online for a job, writing resumes and cover letters, interview prep and applying for unemployment assistance.

Tutoring

- Monday through Friday, 8am to 2am

- Saturday and Sunday, noon to 2 am

Practice quizzes, the WriteTutor Review drop-off service & SkillsCenter™ Resource Library

- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Khan Academy: Grades PreK-College

Free asynchronous courses, resources, and videos organized by topic and grade level.

Topics include Math, Reading and Language Arts, Economics, Life Skills, Science, Test Prep, Computing, Art and Humanities, and additional partner courses.

Click Explore and select a topic to start learning!

Alignment with Alaska State Math Standards

MAP Testing Recommended Practice
Use your MAP testing scores to receive personalized asynchronous study courses.

Free Tutoring! Ages 13–College

Schoolhouse includes peer-to-peer tutoring in small groups, workshops, learning labs, and for extra homework help for any subject.

Subjects include:

Algebra 1 & 2	Biology
Pre-Calculus	Chemistry
Calculus	Physics
Geometry	SAT Prep/Bootcamp
Statistics	College Prep/Admissions
	Enrichment

SLED https://lam.alaska.gov/sled

SLED Database https://lam.alaska.gov/databases/a_z

Statewide Library Electronic Doorway: Information Resources For, About, and By Alaskans SLED provides links to apps, programs, and resources for students at the elementary, middle school, high school, and college levels. It also features collections of resources on Alaskan topics. SLED’s A-Z Database provides resources that are licensed and accessible to all Alaskan residents.