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Yet Another List of Educational Tools

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Yet Another List of Educational Tools.

Mathematics

• GeoGebra - Dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus. #opensource
• Geoservant - Geoservant is an online app to create geometric shapes from simple text.
• Desmos - Desmos is an advanced graphing calculator implemented as a web application and a mobile application written in JavaScript.
• Mathigon - Mathigon is an interactive take on the classic math textbook with mini-games, interactive elements, and problems to solve throughout the text to keep students engaged.
• Cinderella - Interactive geometry software developed at the Technical University of Munich and the Technical University of Berlin.
• CindyJS - A framework to create interactive mathematical content for the web. #opensource
• Euclidea - A collection of interactive geometric puzzles.
• Graspable Math - Move terms to flexibly solve equations and explore the power of algebra.
• JSXGraph - A cross-browser JavaScript library for interactive geometry, function plotting, charting, and data visualization in the web browser. #opensource
• Geometry Expressions - An interactive symbolic geometry system.
• sketchometry - sketchometry is an interactive construction and exploration tool for plane Euclidean geometry.

3D modeling

• Autodesk Tinkercad - Tinkercad is an online 3D modeling program widely used for creating models for 3D printing as well as an entry-level introduction to constructive solid geometry in schools.
• usecubes - Online app to create 3D pixel arts (voxel arts).

Problem solvers and databases

Step-by-step solvers for math problems

• Photomath - Photomath is a mobile application that utilizes a smartphone's camera to scan and recognize mathematical equations; the app then displays step-by-step explanations onscreen.
• Microsoft Math Solver - A camera calculator that gives you step-by-step solutions to your math problems.
• Maple Calculator - A camera calculator with step-by-step answers by Maple.
• Symbolab - A web-based step-by-step solver for algebra, trigonometry and calculus problems.
• Edia - A database of interactive math homework questions that cannot be scanned by camera camera calculators.
• Mathsteps - A step-by-step solver for math problems, by Google. #opensource
• MathPapa - Get instant help on your algebra problems with MathPapa.

Problem solvers for multiple subjects

• WolframAlpha - Compute expert-level answers using Wolfram's breakthrough algorithms, knowledgebase and AI technology. For math, science, nutrition, history, geography, engineering, mathematics, linguistics, sports, finance, music, etc.
• Socratic - An app by Google that lets you take a photo of your homework question and get answers, math solvers, explanations, and videos. Works for Math, Science, History, English, and more.
• Chegg - Chegg provides step-by-step textbook solutions, expert answers for homework questions, and textbook rentals.

Programming

Learn computational thinking by building

• Scratch - Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. #opensource
• Alice - Alice is a block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Alice motivates learning through creative exploration. #opensource
• Greenfoot - A video-game based environment for learning to program Java. #opensource
• BlocksCAD - BlocksCAD is a development environment that provides access to computer-aided design (CAD), based on Blockly.
• Blockly - A JavaScript library for building visual programming editors, by Google. #opensource

Learn programming by playing

• CodeCombat - Coding games to learn Python and JavaScript.
• Ozaria - CodeCombat for teachers. Ozaria is a computer science program, an adventure game, and a fantasy story where students master the magic of coding to save their world.
• Checkio - Coding games to learn Python and TypeScript.

Debate

• Kialo - A hub for thoughtful debate with a visually compelling interface.

Polling and quizzing

• Kahoot! - A platform for learning games and trivia quizzes.
• Socrative - A web-based quizzing platform.
• Vevox - A polling and Q&A platform.
• Slido - Participant engagement through live polls, Q&A, quizzes and word clouds.
• Plickers - Plickers is a rapid-response classroom-polling app that lets teachers use a mobile device to scan paper cards for student responses.
• Diagnostic Questions - An assessment tool for maths, sciences and computing that provides quick and detailed insights into student understanding.
• Poll Everywhere - Live online polling, surveys, Q&As, quizzes, word clouds and more.
• Genially - Genially is an online tool for creating interactive and animated content.
• Quizizz - Quizziz is an online assessment tool that allows to teachers and students to create and use one another's quizzes.
• Wooclap - Wooclap is an interactive electronic platform used to create polls and questionnaires. Moodle plugin.

Add interactivity to videos

• Edpuzzle - EdPuzzle is an assessment-centered tool that allows teachers and students to create interactive online videos by embedding either open-ended or multiple-choice questions, audio notes, audio tracks, or comments on a video.
• PlayPosit - PlayPosit is a web-based tool that lets teachers create and edit interactive video assessments from streamed or uploaded content.
• Vialogues - Vialogues, from EdLab at Teachers College, Columbia University, is a free platform for sharing, annotating, and discussing web-based videos.
• TED-Ed - Create lessons around TED or YouTube videos.

Presentating

• Mentimeter - Interactive presentations with live polls, quizzes, word clouds, and Q&As to get real-time inputfrom an audience that is remote, hybrid or face-to-face.
• Pear Deck - Pear Deck is an interactive presentation tool used to actively engage students in individual and social learning. Teachers create presentations using their Google Drive account.

Learning management systems

• Moodle - Moodle is a learning platform or course management system (CMS), a free open source software package designed to help educators create effective online courses based on sound pedagogical principles. #opensource
• Open edX - Open edX is an open-source learning platform created by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)the edx online learning portal. #opensource
• Opigno - Opigno LMS is a Drupal-based open-source project that caters to the needs of training programs for companies. #opensource
• Sensei LMS - Sensei is a learning management system for WordPress built by Automattic. #opensource
• Sakai - Sakai is a robust open-source learning management system created by higher ed for higher ed. #opensource
• Canvas - A popular LMS used by schools and universities worldwide.
• Chamilo - Chamilo is a learning management system focused on ease of use and accessibility. #opensource
• Claroline - Claroline is a collaborative eLearning and eWorking LMS released under the GPL open-source license. #opensource
• ILIAS - ILIAS is an open-source web-based LMS published under the GNU GPL running on PHP and MySQL. #opensource
• OpenOLAT - OpenOLAT is a web-based learning management system for teaching, education, assessment and communication. The name OpenOLAT stands for Open Online Learning And Training, highlighting its open source and online nature. #opensource

Learning platforms

• Perusall - Perusall is an e-reader platform that allows students and faculty to annotate the assigned readings and engage the reading material in a style akin to social media posting.
• Actively Learn - Actively Learn lets teachers create and share assignments with a wide range of formats and features.

Moodle plugins

• Moodle PDF Annotation tool - The PDF annotator allows students to insert questions, comments and remarks on learning materials in PDF format directly into the document.