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Education & Reference (38 programs)

  1. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Identify medication from 24,000+ drugs. Identifies through imprint, color, and shape. Utilizes drop down list and short descriptions. Incredibly accessible application.
    CONS: Does not identify syrups or liquid medicine.
  2. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Lessons for reading and math. Interactive guides with characters. Has games. Diagnostic tests are adaptive.
    CONS: Can’t be used for too long. Tests don’t save sometimes. Lessons may advance too fast.
  3. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Simple and sleek. Saves lots of bandwidth.
    CONS: Limited article selection. Some incompatibilities.
  4. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Comprehensive skill coverage. Adaptive learning. Visually appealing. Vocabulary-rich stories.
    CONS: Activities could use text instructions. Needs creative breaks and inventive activities. More support videos will help. Progress-monitoring will be challenging for teachers.
  5. License
    Trial version
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Engages through rewards. Flexible lessons and plans. Easy-to-understand feedback tool. Interactive features.
    CONS: Equations not included. Lacks offline version.
  6. PROS: Creative ways for student expression. Lots of prepared activities. Easy progress-tracking. Free for teachers.
    CONS: Needs more interface-intuitive features.
  7. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Easy to use, with drag-and-drop support. Create blogs, playlists and clippings. Lots of options and settings.
    CONS: Occasionally produces feed errors. Doesn't support tagging.
  8. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Easy to use interface. Customizable video responses. Customizable built-in rubrics. Multiple means of expression and creativity.
    CONS: Social media-style interface can be distracting to some. Can only create discussion topic using the web version. Difficulty in uploading videos.
  9. PROS: Live counters. Credible sources of information. Interface is easy to navigate. The counters can be placed on your site for a price.
    CONS: Doesn’t cover a lot of statistics.
  10. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Easy conversions. Can customize your flipbooks. Hosts your files. Lets you download your flipbooks.
    CONS: No auto-renewal of licenses. Won’t resize your files if they’re over 200MB.
  11. License
    Free
    Language
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Makes citations a whole lot easier. Compatible with multiple media.
    CONS: Interface can be fiddly. Can take time to learn how to use.
  12. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: This software is free to download and activate. Literature lists are updated on a frequent basis.
    CONS: It is only supported by recent operating systems. The last update associated with LitCharts occurred in March 2016.
  13. License
    Paid
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Web-based monitoring tool. Seat map feature. Intuitive functions.
    CONS: Lacks offline version.
  14. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Simple, minimal interface. Useful active search feature. Unlimited feed subscriptions. Easy sharing with other apps.
    CONS: Not all features available in free version.
  15. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: A simplified college application process. Coherent guides for freshmen and transferees. Common App Ready toolkit for counselors and recommenders. Resources available in English and Spanish.
    CONS: Not all school accepts the Common App.
  16. License
    Trial version
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Facilitates group learning. Intuitive Team management dashboard. Over 5000 ebooks and audiobooks. AI Recommendation Engine.
    CONS: Could use more topics and courses.
  17. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Free web conferencing system. Makes online lectures engaging. Packed with essential presentation tools. Unlimited number of webcams to share.
    CONS: Hard to setup for presenters. Requires technical knowledge.
  18. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Has a lot of old and new books to choose from. Contains audiobook copies for print-challenged users. Offers links for legally purchasing books.
    CONS: Some parts of the site are not optimized. Only lends one copy per book, in most cases.
  19. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Reliable cancer information from experts. Checks about 70 vetted cancer claims. Information to reducing cancer risks. Fast fact-checking.
    CONS: Too text-heavy.
  20. License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Free to use. Large range of courses included.
    CONS: A bit limited in its scope. Reviews may be biased.

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