Free Learning Links

This page will continue to change as we update it with some of our favorite sites on the web. This is your chance to take some free assessments and catch up on a little on-the-job research.

Here are the sites we like today. Let us know your favorites that aren't included and we'll update the site with your recommendation. Contact us at TheSource@calstate.edu and watch this page for frequent changes.

TypeRacer
Ever wondered how you would do in competitive typing with error-free perfection? Lynne Hellmer types 93 wpm with no errors. Watch out! This is really addicting.

Test Your Typing Skills
Take a one-minute test and print a certificate verifying your speed and accuracy.

Business Writing Assessments
These three online assessments will help with effective writing and proper grammar usage.

Motivation Center
Lots of interesting articles and links about employee motivation and creating a motivational workplace.

What's Your IQ?
Most people find this kind of fun … but it takes a while. This is a good one to do at home.

Tons of Assessments
Requires registration and you will get e-mail. Nevertheless, there are a few worthwhile assessments to give you some personal insight.

Public Speaking

Site sponsored by Voice.com includes links to many useful articles to prepare for giving a presentation. It also gives an inside look at the industry of voice-over artists. Includes demos for artists seeking recording work. [This link suggested by our English-teacher friend, Kelly Young.]

Learn about Toastmasters International.
Learn how to get paid for public speaking. It's informative, although it is an infomercial.
Lots of tips, checklists, and articles from the Advanced Public Speaking Institute.