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Yet Another List of Educational Tools
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# yalet

Yet Another List of Educational Tools.



## Mathematics

- [GeoGebra](https://www.geogebra.org/) - Dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus. [#opensource](https://github.com/geogebra/geogebra)

- [Geoservant](https://www.matheretter.de/geoservant/en) - Geoservant is an online app to create geometric shapes from simple text.

- [Desmos](https://www.desmos.com/) - Desmos is an advanced graphing calculator implemented as a web application and a mobile application written in JavaScript.

- [Mathigon](https://mathigon.org/) - 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](https://cinderella.de/) - Interactive geometry software developed at the Technical University of Munich and the Technical University of Berlin.

- [CindyJS](https://cindyjs.org/) - A framework to create interactive mathematical content for the web. [#opensource](https://github.com/CindyJS/CindyJS)

- [Euclidea](https://www.euclidea.xyz/) - A collection of interactive geometric puzzles.

- [Graspable Math](https://activities.graspablemath.com) - Move terms to flexibly solve equations and explore the power of algebra.

- [JSXGraph](http://jsxgraph.org/) - A cross-browser JavaScript library for interactive geometry, function plotting, charting, and data visualization in the web browser. [#opensource](https://github.com/jsxgraph/jsxgraph)

- [Geometry Expressions](https://www.geometryexpressions.com/) - An interactive symbolic geometry system.

- [sketchometry](https://sketchometry.org/) - sketchometry is an interactive construction and exploration tool for plane Euclidean geometry.



## 3D modeling

- [Autodesk Tinkercad](https://www.tinkercad.com/) - 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](https://usecubes.com/) - Online app to create 3D pixel arts (voxel arts).



## Problem solvers and databases



### Step-by-step solvers for math problems

- [Photomath](https://photomath.com/) - 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](https://www.maplesoft.com/products/Maplecalculator/) - A camera calculator with step-by-step answers by Maple.

- [Symbolab](https://www.symbolab.com/) - A web-based step-by-step solver for algebra, trigonometry and calculus problems.

- [Edia](https://edia.app/) - A database of interactive math homework questions that cannot be scanned by camera camera calculators.

- [Mathsteps](https://github.com/google/mathsteps) - A step-by-step solver for math problems, by Google. [#opensource](https://github.com/google/mathsteps)

- [MathPapa](https://www.mathpapa.com) - Get instant help on your algebra problems with MathPapa.



### Problem solvers for multiple subjects

- [WolframAlpha](https://www.wolframalpha.com/) - 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](https://socratic.org/) - 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](https://www.chegg.com/) - Chegg provides step-by-step textbook solutions, expert answers for homework questions, and textbook rentals.



## Programming

### Learn computational thinking by building

- [Scratch](https://scratch.mit.edu/) - Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. [#opensource](https://github.com/LLK/scratch-gui)

- [Alice](https://www.alice.org/) - 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](https://github.com/TheAliceProject/alice3)

- [Greenfoot](https://www.greenfoot.org/) - A video-game based environment for learning to program Java. [#opensource](https://www.greenfoot.org/site/download_source)

- [BlocksCAD](https://www.blockscad3d.com/editor/) - BlocksCAD is a development environment that provides access to computer-aided design (CAD), based on Blockly.

- [Blockly](https://developers.google.com/blockly) - A JavaScript library for building visual programming editors, by Google. [#opensource](https://github.com/google/blockly)



### Learn programming by playing

- [CodeCombat](https://codecombat.com/) - Coding games to learn Python and JavaScript.

- [Ozaria](https://www.ozaria.com/) - 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](https://checkio.org/) - Coding games to learn Python and TypeScript.



## Debate

- [Kialo](https://www.kialo.com/) - A hub for thoughtful debate with a visually compelling interface.



## Polling and quizzing

- [Kahoot!](https://kahoot.com/) - A platform for learning games and trivia quizzes.

- [Socrative](https://www.socrative.com/) - A web-based quizzing platform.

- [Vevox](https://www.vevox.com/) - A polling and Q&A platform.

- [Slido](https://www.sli.do/) - Participant engagement through live polls, Q&A, quizzes and word clouds.

- [Plickers](https://get.plickers.com/) - Plickers is a rapid-response classroom-polling app that lets teachers use a mobile device to scan paper cards for student responses.

- [Diagnostic Questions](https://diagnosticquestions.com/) - An assessment tool for maths, sciences and computing that provides quick and detailed insights into student understanding.

- [Poll Everywhere](https://www.polleverywhere.com/) - Live online polling, surveys, Q&As, quizzes, word clouds and more.

- [Genially](https://genial.ly/) - Genially is an online tool for creating interactive and animated content.

- [Quizizz](https://quizizz.com/) - Quizziz is an online assessment tool that allows to teachers and students to create and use one another's quizzes.

- [Wooclap](https://www.wooclap.com/) - Wooclap is an interactive electronic platform used to create polls and questionnaires. [Moodle plugin](https://moodle.org/plugins/mod_wooclap).



### Add interactivity to videos

- [Edpuzzle](https://edpuzzle.com/) - 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](https://go.playposit.com/) - PlayPosit is a web-based tool that lets teachers create and edit interactive video assessments from streamed or uploaded content.

- [Vialogues](https://www.vialogues.com/) - Vialogues, from EdLab at Teachers College, Columbia University, is a free platform for sharing, annotating, and discussing web-based videos.

- [TED-Ed](https://ed.ted.com/) - Create lessons around TED or YouTube videos.



## Presentating

- [Mentimeter](https://www.mentimeter.com/) - 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](https://www.peardeck.com/) - 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](https://moodle.org/) - 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](https://github.com/moodle/moodle)

- [Open edX](https://open.edx.org/) - 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](https://github.com/edx/edx-platform)

- [Opigno](https://www.opigno.org/) - Opigno LMS is a Drupal-based open-source project that caters to the needs of training programs for companies. [#opensource](https://www.drupal.org/project/opigno_lms)

- [Sensei LMS](https://senseilms.com/) - Sensei is a learning management system for WordPress built by Automattic. [#opensource](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sensei-lms/)

- [Sakai](https://www.sakailms.org/) - Sakai is a robust open-source learning management system created by higher ed for higher ed. [#opensource](https://github.com/sakaiproject/sakai)

- [Canvas](https://www.instructure.com/canvas) - A popular LMS used by schools and universities worldwide.

- [Chamilo](https://chamilo.org/) - Chamilo is a learning management system focused on ease of use and accessibility. [#opensource](https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms)

- [Claroline](https://www.claroline.com/) - Claroline is a collaborative eLearning and eWorking LMS released under the GPL open-source license. [#opensource](https://github.com/claroline/Claroline)

- [ILIAS](https://www.ilias.de/) - ILIAS is an open-source web-based LMS published under the GNU GPL running on PHP and MySQL. [#opensource](https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS)

- [OpenOLAT](https://www.openolat.com/) - 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](https://github.com/OpenOLAT/OpenOLAT)



## Learning platforms

- [Perusall](https://perusall.com/) - 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](https://www.activelylearn.com/) - Actively Learn lets teachers create and share assignments with a wide range of formats and features.



## Moodle plugins

- [Moodle PDF Annotation tool](https://moodle.org/plugins/mod_pdfannotator) - The PDF annotator allows students to insert questions, comments and remarks on learning materials in PDF format directly into the document.