Learning Resources for In-Person & Virtual Study
Learning Resources for In-Person & Virtual Study
Whether you’re in a classroom, hybrid, or fully online, these curated resources will help you learn smarter—from quick homework help to full courses and open textbooks. Everything listed here is free to access (some offer optional paid certificates).
Quick-Start (Global & Free)
- Khan Academy — practice, videos, and mastery for math, science, humanities, test prep.
- OpenStax — peer-reviewed open textbooks for high school & university courses.
- PhET Simulations — interactive science & math sims for hands-on learning.
- CK-12 — flexbooks, practice, and concept videos for K-12 STEM.
United States: Classwork, Videos & Homework Help
- PBS LearningMedia — standards-aligned videos, interactives, and lesson collections for every subject.
- Smithsonian Learning Lab — millions of museum resources and ready-made learning collections.
- Free tutoring via your library: many U.S. public libraries give cardholders online homework help (e.g., Tutor.com or Brainfuse). Check your library’s website for “Homework Help” or “Live Tutoring.”
Canada (Ontario): TVO Learn & Mathify
- TVO Learn — Ontario-curriculum resources and activities, K-12.
- TVO Mathify — free 1-to-1 online math tutoring from Ontario Certified Teachers (Grades 4–12).
International Standouts
- BBC Bitesize (UK) — syllabus-aligned study guides and revision.
- OpenLearn (Open University) — short courses across subjects, with badges.
- ABC Education (Australia) — free, curriculum-mapped resources for primary/secondary.
- SWAYAM / NPTEL (India) — university-level MOOCs from top institutions.
- OER Commons, Open Textbook Library, BCcampus OpenEd — large catalogs of free open textbooks and course materials.
High-Quality YouTube Channels (Student-Approved)
- Math: 3Blue1Brown (visual math) • Khan Academy
- Science: Bozeman Science (AP/HS science) • CrashCourse
- Chem/Physics + Math Practice: The Organic Chemistry Tutor
- Computer Science: freeCodeCamp (full courses) • Harvard CS50
Live Help & Tutoring (Free)
- Schoolhouse.world — free small-group tutoring and study sessions (global).
- UPchieve — free, on-demand tutoring & college counseling for eligible U.S. high school students.
How to Use These (Fast Game Plan)
- Preview with CrashCourse or Khan Academy, then practice on Khan/CK-12.
- Go deeper with PhET sims (STEM) or an OpenStax/OpenLearn module.
- Stuck? Try Schoolhouse.world, TVO Mathify (ON), or your local library’s live tutoring portal.
- Level up with a MOOC (SWAYAM/NPTEL, edX/OCW) and an open textbook for notes.
Final Note
Bookmark a few resources, build a weekly routine, and mix videos, practice, and real problems. If you want, I can tailor a quick study plan for your grade and subjects.