December is "Teach Yo' self" Month!
Have you always wanted to learn something, but just never found the time or patience?
This is the month to take on that challenge! In small or large bites, we believe you can do it!
If you want to learn a language, or simply improve your own volcabulary, why not try a word a day?
If you want to learn to cook, get a cookbook!
What about some sweet Origami?
Anything you're interested in, we can find free resources to help you learn!!!
Weekly Themes
Visual Art (Paintings, Photographs, etc.)
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MuzeiAn app that changes the background on your phone/tablet to a new work of art each day. Bonus feature: skillfully blurs images so that you can still see all of the apps on your screen- to see the image clearly, simply double tap your home screen and the blurriness dissipates for a short period of time allowing you to admire the art.
- TastyTasty is available in the form of a website or an app. It's like watching a cooking show, but without the boring talking and speeding through the process, simply showing ingredients, how they're added, and what you get. This is probably one of the best possible places for anyone new to cooking to start.
- The Veggie TableInterested in Vegetarian or Vegan recipes? This site has it all- easy to difficult, it sorts everything out. The list of recipes is truly impressive, and it also provides menu ideas and further insight on vegetarianism.
- Recipe SubstitutionsWhat if you're trying to make something, and you realize you don't have one of the ingredients listed? ...You may not have to make that extra trip to the store. Here is a list of common and functional ingredient substitutions.
English Grammar and Lit
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Advanced English Dictionary and ThesaurusA large lexical database of English with up to 140,000 entries and more than 1.4 million words, developed by the Cognitive Science Laboratory at Princeton University.
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ELSA Speak: English Accent CoachTraining in various English accents. Helps ESL students to perfect their English, or native speakers to practice their annunciation.
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QuickdicDictionary with multiple languages available to download for immediate access, even when unable to connect to a network.
Foreign Languages
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MemriseiOS and Android apps. Continue learning even without wifi, with an offline mode to keep going in those hard-to-reach places.
Google Play I/O Award Winner for Best App of 2017
Music Apps
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Audio FactoryBy google, a strange little app that appears to be half game, half education. Shows how sound impacts VR immersion.
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Circle of FifthsA simple Android app... convenient for referencing the circle of fifths without having to carry around a bulky book or paper that you worry about damaging.
Additional Resources... Websites, Apps, Books
Movie/Video Resources
- OCtech Pinterest DIY BoardMany fun ideas to try with thorough instructions :)
- OCtech Library Youtube PlaylistPlaylist featuring instructions for origami art.