NAME
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Type
|
Learning Curve |
Cost? |
Comments |
| Access |
database software |
Medium-Difficult
|
|
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| ActExs (Action Extracts) |
productivity app |
|
|
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| Adapt |
e-learning authoring tool |
|
|
|
| Adobe Acrobat Pro |
PDF software |
|
|
Can create .pdfs by saving from Word |
| Adobe AfterEffects |
video effects software |
Professional |
$
|
|
| Adobe Animate |
animation tool |
|
|
|
| Adobe Audition |
video editing software |
|
|
|
| Adobe Captivate |
authoring tool |
|
|
|
| Adobe Connect |
web conferencing tool |
|
|
|
| Adobe Dreamweaver |
web authoring tool |
Professional |
$ |
|
| Adobe Fireworks |
image editor |
|
$ |
|
| Adobe Flash |
animation authoring |
Professional |
$ |
|
| Adobe Illustrator |
image editing software |
Professional |
$ |
|
| Adobe Indesign |
interactive PDF tool |
Professional |
|
|
| Adobe Photoshop |
photo editing tool |
Professional |
|
|
| Adobe Premiere |
video editing software |
Professional |
|
|
| Adobe Presenter |
presentation software |
Professional |
|
|
| Adobe Reader |
PDF reader |
Easy |
|
|
| Adobe Spark |
graphic design tool |
|
|
|
| Alison |
online courses |
|
|
|
| Amazon |
online book store |
N/A |
Store |
|
| Anders Pink |
curation platform |
|
|
|
| Android phones/tablets |
devices w'Google mobile OS |
N/A |
Device |
|
| aNewSpring |
learning management system |
|
|
|
| Animoto |
videos from images |
Easy-Medium |
|
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| Apple iPad & Apps |
Apple tablet and apps |
N/A |
Device |
|
| Apple iPhone & Apps |
Apple smartphone and apps |
N/A |
Device |
|
| Apple Keynote |
presentation software (MAC)
|
Easy-Medium |
|
Similar to PowerPoint, but on Apple computers |
| Apple Pages |
document creation tool |
|
|
|
| Apple Watch |
smart watch |
N/A |
Device |
|
| Appear.in |
database software |
|
|
|
| Articulate |
e-learning software |
|
|
|
| Asana |
team collaboration tool |
|
|
|
| Audacity |
sound editor/recorder |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Audible |
Audio books |
N/A |
Store |
|
| Aurasma |
augmented reality app |
|
|
|
| Axonify |
continuous learning platform |
|
|
|
| Basecamp |
project management tool |
|
|
|
| BigBlueButton |
web conferencing |
|
|
|
| Bing |
web search engine |
Easy |
Free |
|
| bitly |
URL shortener |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Blackboard |
course management system |
N/A |
$ |
We don't have access to this. |
| Blackboard Collaborate |
web conferencing |
N/A |
$ |
We don't have access to this, but your might take outside courses using the platform. |
| Blinkist |
book abstracts |
|
|
|
| Blogger |
blogging tool |
Medium |
Free |
|
| BlueJeans |
web conferencing platform |
|
|
|
| Branchtrack |
scenario-based training tool |
|
|
|
| Bubblus |
mindmapping tool |
|
|
|
| Buddypress |
social networking software |
|
|
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| Buffer |
social media scheduling tool |
|
|
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| Camtasia |
screencasting tool |
|
$ |
|
| Canva |
graphic design tool |
|
|
|
| Canvas |
course management system |
|
|
|
| Citavi |
reference management |
|
|
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| Cite This For Me |
citation generator |
|
|
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| Clarify |
screen capture tool |
|
|
|
| Claro |
e-learning authoring tool |
|
|
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| ClassCall |
course management system |
|
|
|
| Cmap |
mind- mapping tool |
|
|
|
| Codecademy |
online coding course collection |
|
|
|
| Composica |
e-learning authoring tool |
|
|
|
| Confluence |
team collaboration software |
|
|
|
| Construct 2 |
2D games editor |
|
|
|
| Cornerstone |
learning management system |
|
|
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| CourseLab |
course authoring tool |
|
|
|
| Coursera |
Online courses |
|
|
|
| Curatr |
social learning platform |
|
|
|
| DeepL Translator |
online translator |
|
|
|
| Degreed |
lifelong learning platform |
|
|
|
| Delicious |
social bookmarking tool |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Desire2Learn |
course management system |
N/A |
$$ |
We don't have access. Board of Eds use. |
| Diigo |
social annotation tool |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Doceri |
teacher presentation tool |
|
|
|
| Doodle |
event scheduling |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Dropbox |
file synching software |
Easy |
Free-Paid |
Excellent alternative to Google Docs. Web-based. |
| Drupal |
content management system |
|
|
|
| Duolingo |
language learning app |
|
|
|
| Easygenerator |
e-learning authoring tool |
|
|
|
| Edmodo |
edu social networking site |
Medium |
Free-Paid |
|
| EDpuzzle |
create lessons from videos |
|
|
|
| Edublogs |
edu blogging platform |
Medium |
Free-Paid |
|
| edX |
Online courses |
|
|
|
| eFront |
course management system |
|
|
|
| eLearning art |
elearning images and templates |
|
|
|
| eLearning Brothers |
e-learning templates |
|
|
|
| Elevate |
brain training app |
|
|
|
| Elgg |
social platform |
|
|
|
| Elucidat |
e-learning authoring tool |
|
|
|
| emaze |
presentation tool |
|
|
|
| ENTiti |
AR & VR creation tool |
|
|
|
| Etherpad |
online editor |
|
|
|
| Evernote |
note-taking tool |
Easy-Medium |
|
Note-taking, curation and storage |
| Excel |
spreadsheet software |
|
|
|
| Exe |
course authoring tool |
|
|
|
| Explaindio |
animated explainer tool |
|
|
|
| Explain Everything |
screencast authoring app |
|
|
|
| Facebook |
social network |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Feedly |
rss aggregator |
|
|
|
| Firefox + addons |
web browser |
Easy |
Free |
|
| flickr |
photo sharing site |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Flipboard |
social magazine for iPad etc |
|
|
|
| Flipbuilder |
flipping book builder |
|
|
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| Flipgrid |
video discussion tool |
|
|
|
| Franz |
message tool aggregator |
|
|
|
| Freemind |
mindmapping tool |
|
|
|
| FutureLearn |
online course platform |
|
|
|
| Fuze meeting |
web conferencing |
|
|
|
| Garageband |
personal recording studio |
|
|
|
| Geogebra |
maths software for schools |
|
|
|
| GIMP |
image editor |
Professional |
Free |
Free alternative to Photoshop |
| Gliffy |
diagramming tool |
|
|
|
| GlogsterEDU |
interactive poster tool |
Medium |
|
|
| Gmail |
web-based email service |
Easy |
Free |
|
| GoAnimate |
animation software |
|
|
|
| Go Conqr |
personal learning environment |
|
|
|
| GoodReader |
PDF reader |
|
|
|
| Google Alerts |
web monitoring service |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Calendar |
online calendar |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Chrome |
web browser |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Google Classroom |
classroom management tool |
Medium |
Free |
We have this set up - speak to Mrs. Train or Dr. Burt |
| Google Docs/Drive |
collaboration suite |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Google Earth |
virtual globe |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Forms |
Survey tool |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Hangouts |
video meeting platform |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Google Keep |
personal information organiser |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Google Maps |
online maps |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Google Plus |
social network |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Google Scholar |
scholarly search |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Search |
web search engine |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Sites |
wiki/website tool |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Suite |
(prev Google Apps) branded apps |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Google Translate |
online translator |
Easy |
Free |
|
| GoToMeeting |
web conferencing tool |
Easy-Medium |
$ |
Cost to initiate meetings, may be free to attend |
| Grammarly |
grammar checker |
Easy |
|
|
| H5P |
HTML5 content creator |
|
|
|
| Haiku Deck |
presentation tool |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Hemingway app |
writing improvement app |
|
|
|
| HiHaHo |
interactive video platform |
|
|
|
| HipChat |
group messaging tool |
|
|
|
| Hootsuite |
social media dashboard |
Medium |
|
|
| iBooks Author |
interactive e-book creator |
|
|
|
| IFTTT |
connect data and tools |
|
|
|
| ILIAS |
learning management system |
|
|
|
| iMovie |
video editing software |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Infogram |
infographic tool |
|
|
|
| Inkscape |
graphics editor |
|
|
|
| Inoreader |
RSS and news aggregator |
|
|
|
| Inspiration |
visual thinking tool |
|
|
|
| Instagram |
photo sharing app |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Instapaper |
read it later apps |
|
|
|
| Internet Explorer |
web browser |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| ipadio |
phonecast live |
|
|
|
| iTunes/U |
podcast/courses player |
Easy-Medium |
|
|
| iSpring |
e-learning authoring tools |
|
|
|
| Jive |
collaboration platform |
|
|
|
| Join.me |
group video tool |
|
|
|
| Joomla |
content management system |
|
|
|
| Kahoot |
classroom response system |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Khan Academy |
video learning platform |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Kindle (& App) |
ebook reader |
Easy |
Free-$ |
|
| Kizoa |
video editing software |
|
|
|
| Lectora |
course authoring tools |
|
|
|
| Lessonly |
course management system |
|
|
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| LICEcap |
screen capture tool |
|
|
|
| LINE |
communications app |
|
|
|
| LinkedIn |
professional social network |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Lino |
online stickies |
|
|
|
| LiveBinders |
3-ring binder for the web |
|
|
|
| Lucidchart |
diagramming tool |
Medium |
|
|
| Lynda |
Online course platform |
Range |
Free - $ |
Free through Toronto Public LIbrary - tutorial videos |
| Mahara |
e-portfolio platform |
|
|
|
| MailChimp |
create email campaigns |
Medium |
Free-$ |
|
| MediaWiki |
wiki tool |
|
|
|
| Medium |
blogging tool |
|
|
|
| Mentimeter |
audience response tool |
|
|
|
| MentorMob |
organize learning playlists |
|
|
|
| Microsoft Teams |
team collaboration tool |
|
|
|
| MindManager |
mindmapping tool |
|
|
|
| Mindmeister |
mindmapping tool |
|
|
|
| Moodle |
course management system |
Medium-Difficult |
Free |
|
| Moovly |
animation tool |
|
|
|
| MovieMaker |
make home movies |
Medium |
Free |
|
| Mozello |
website tool |
|
|
|
| My Study Life |
study planner app |
|
|
|
| Nearpod |
synchronise presentations |
|
|
|
| Netvibes |
personal start page |
|
|
|
| Ning |
private social networking platform |
|
|
|
| Notability |
note-taking app |
|
|
|
| Notepad ++ |
text editor |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Nuzzel |
personal news discovery |
|
|
|
| Office Lens |
makes picture of whiteboards readable |
|
|
|
| Omnigraffle |
diagramming software |
|
|
|
| OneDrive |
cloud storage |
Easy |
w MS Office |
|
| OneNote |
note-taking software |
Easy-Medium |
w MS Office |
|
| OpenOffice |
office suite |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Opera |
web browser |
|
|
|
| Outlook |
email client |
|
|
|
| Overcast |
podcast app |
|
|
|
| ownCloud |
cloud-based document storage |
|
|
|
| Padlet |
online noticeboard |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Paint.NET |
paint software |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Paintshop Pro |
image editing software |
|
|
|
| Paper.li |
daily newspaper (of tweets) |
|
|
|
| Parallels |
run Windows on a Mac |
|
|
|
| Pathbrite |
portfolio platform |
|
|
|
| Pearltrees |
visual curation tool |
Easy |
Free |
|
| PebblePad |
personal learning space |
|
|
|
| Periscope |
streaming video tool |
|
|
|
| Photopeach |
free slideshows |
|
|
|
| Piktochart |
infographic tool |
Medium |
Free-$ |
|
| Pinterest |
virtual pinboard |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Pixabay |
clip art collection |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Pixton |
comic books maker |
|
|
|
| PlayPosit |
interactive video tool |
|
|
|
| Pocket |
save pages for later |
|
|
|
| Poll Everywhere |
instant audience feedback |
Easy |
Free-$ |
|
| Popplet |
a place for your ideas |
|
|
|
| PowerPoint |
presentation software |
Easy-Medium |
w MS Office |
|
| PowToon |
animation software |
Easy-Medium |
Free-$ |
|
| Presenter Media |
PowerPoint templates |
|
|
|
| Prezi |
presentation software |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| ProProfs Quiz Maker |
online quiz maker |
Easy-Medium |
Free-$ |
|
| Quick Scan |
QR code reader |
|
|
|
| Quizlet |
flash card and study games website |
|
|
|
| Quizizz |
quizzing tool |
|
|
|
| Reeder 3 |
RSS and news reader |
|
|
|
| Reflector |
Mirroring of devices |
|
|
|
| Remember the milk |
task management tool |
|
|
|
| Remind |
messaging app for schools |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Roboform |
password manager |
|
|
|
| Safari |
web browser |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
Apple search tool |
| Schoology |
LMS and social network |
Medium |
Free-$ |
|
| Scoopit |
curation software |
|
|
|
| Screencast-O-matic |
screencasting tool |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Screenflow |
screencasting tool |
|
|
|
| Scribd |
document sharing tool |
|
|
|
| Scrivener |
document creation tool |
|
|
|
| SecondLife |
virtual world |
|
|
|
| Seesaw |
personal portfolio for students |
Medium |
Free-$ |
|
| SharePoint |
intranet platform |
|
|
|
| Showbie |
classroom management tool |
|
|
|
| Skype |
instant messaging/VoIP tool |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Slack |
team collaboration tool |
|
|
|
| Slideshare |
presentation sharing site |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| SMARTBoards |
SMART interactive whiteboards |
Varies |
Device |
|
| Snapchat |
image sharing & social network |
Easy |
Free |
|
| Socrative |
student response system |
Easy-Medium |
Free |
|
| Softchalk |
content authoring software |
|
|
|
| SoundCloud |
audio resources and sharing |
|
|
|
| Stitcher |
radio & podcast shows |
|
|
|
| Storybird |
edu collaborative storytelling |
|
|
|
| Storify |
makes stories using social media |
|
|
|
| Stumbleupon |
serendipitous browsing tool |
|
|
|
| Subversion |
version control software |
|
|
|
| SurveyMonkey |
survey tool |
|
|
|
| Sway |
presentation tool |
|
|
|
| Symbaloo |
web portal/dashboard |
|
|
|
| Tableau |
data visualisation tool |
|
|
|
| Talkbook |
RSS and news reader |
|
|
|
| Talkwalker Alerts |
web monitoring service |
|
|
|
| TeacherTube |
edu video sharing site |
|
|
|
| TeamViewer |
group video tool |
|
|
|
| TED Talks /Ed |
inspirational videos/lessons |
|
|
|
| ThingLink |
interactive media platform |
|
|
|
| Thinkific |
course creation platform |
|
|
|
| Threema |
comms security encryption |
|
|
|
| Thunderbird |
email client |
|
|
|
| Tiddlywiki |
wiki notebook |
|
|
|
| TodaysMeet |
private backchannel service |
|
|
|
| Toondoo |
comic strip |
|
|
|
| Totara |
course management system |
|
|
|
| Trello |
productivity tool |
|
|
|
| Tumblr |
blogging tool |
|
|
|
| Turnitin |
plagiarism checker |
|
|
|
| Tweetdeck |
Twitter client |
|
|
|
| Twitter |
micro-blogging/social network |
|
|
|
| Typeform |
forms & survey tool |
|
|
|
| Typepad |
blogging tool |
|
|
|
| Typorama |
typographic design editor |
|
|
|
| Udemy |
online courses |
|
|
|
| Udutu |
online course authoring tool |
|
|
|
| Ultra Hal Assistant |
chatbot system |
|
|
|
| Unsplash |
clipart library |
|
|
|
| Ustream |
broadcast yourself |
|
|
|
| Viddyoze |
animation software |
|
|
|
| Videoscribe |
animation software |
|
|
|
| Vimeo |
video sharing site |
|
|
|
| Vivaldi |
web browser |
|
|
|
| Voicethread |
collab slideshows |
|
|
|
| Voki |
speaking avatar creator |
|
|
|
| Voxopop |
voice-based e-learning tool |
|
|
|
| WebEx |
web conferencing tool |
|
|
|
| Weebly |
website/blog software |
|
|
|
| WeVideo |
video editor |
|
|
|
| WhatsApp |
personal real-time messaging |
|
|
|
| Wikipedia |
collaborative encyclopaedia |
|
|
|
| Wikispaces |
wiki tool |
|
|
|
| Wink |
tutorial creation tool |
|
|
|
| Wisemapping |
mind mapping tool |
|
|
|
| Wix |
website development tool |
|
|
|
| Wolfram Alpha |
computational knowledge engine |
|
|
|
| Word |
word processing software |
|
|
|
| Wordle |
word cloud generator |
|
|
|
| WordPress |
blogging platform (with 3rd party plugins) |
|
|
|
| Xing |
public social network |
|
|
|
| XMind |
mindmapping tool |
|
|
|
| Yahoo Groups |
group spaces |
|
|
|
| Yahoo Mail |
web mail |
|
|
|
| Yammer |
private social networking platform |
|
|
|
| YouTube |
video hosting and sharing platform |
|
|
|
| YouVisit |
VR tool |
|
|
|
| Yugma |
web meeting tool |
|
|
|
| Zamzar |
file conversion tool |
|
|
|
| Zapier |
service to connect data/tools |
|
|
|
| Zeef |
directory of curated links |
|
|
|
| Zeetings |
audience response system |
|
|
|
| Zoho |
online office suite |
|
|
|
| Zoom |
video meeting tool |
|
|
|
| Zotero |
collect and manage research |
|
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