Educational (125 programs)

Pros: Organizes and stores all research in one secure location. Quick and easily adaptable citation and bibliography creation. Supports citation plug-ins for various word processors. 2GB free cloud storage.

Cons: Synchronization with other libraries can be slow. Science based with limited features for arts or humanities.

Pros: Simple gameplay mechanics. In-game bonuses and power-ups. Impressive game design. Additional challenges make the game interesting.

Cons: Not much difference between Adventure and Gauntlet mode. Difficulty progression too slow for competitive players.

Pros: Free design software. Hundreds of pieces to choose from. Includes built models to get you started. Great 3D designing environment. Used by serious LEGO designers. Great for LEGO creativity without having to have all the physical pieces. Fun to create online designs in real life. Different modes available. Offline mode available.

Cons: Requires extreme mouse accuracy. Perhaps difficult for younger users. LEGO Design byME no longer supported. Software no longer updated. Some operating systems may not support software.

Pros: Educational and fun. Covers a range of math concepts. Adjustable difficulty for all skill levels. Supports local and online multiplayer.

Cons: Controls feel overly sensitive. Graphics could be better.

Pros: Strong educational tools and lesson plans. Encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Built-in coding and Hour of Code support. Safe, teacher-controlled learning environment.

Cons: Steeper learning curve for teachers. Updates arrive slower than standard Minecraft.

Pros: Educational. Has mini games. Very detailed. Challenging.

Cons: Postcards cannot be reread. Hard to earn bonus coins. May take hours to complete a level. Some levels are too difficult.

Pros: Thrilling plot. You learn through play. Lots of game.

Cons: Easy if you are actually a programmer….

Pros: Addictive and fun. Colorful and family friendly. A simple gaming premise that suits casual gamers.

Cons: If you become stuck on a level you may grow tired of the game. Very little changes from one level to the next. It is a puzzle game that some people cannot comprehend enough to enjoy.

Pros: Unique gameplay style. Simple interface.

Cons: Gets easier over time. Few accessibility options.

Pros: An excellent and intuitive user interface which streamlines the production process. Advanced algorithmic capabilities to handle extremely complex computational tasks.

Cons: This system is not designed for novices within the computing industry. The demonstration package will not provide access to more advanced functions.

Pros: Very stable and powerful. Comes with Unicode support.

Cons: Can be tricky to learn. No svn support.

Pros: Over 6,800 questions ensure high replayability. Excellent 1-8 player couch co-op support. Fully voiced, animated, show-like experience. Customizable cosmetics and progression system.

Cons: Questions sometimes feel misaligned with the grade level. Skipping dialogue is slow and tedious. Bugs reported in the permanent record unlock system. Category becomes repetitive after early grades.

Pros: Safe. Retro style. Cross-platform. Interactive questions. Large fandom community. A multitude of assistive tutorials.

Cons: Can be slow.

Pros: Large cast of original characters. Bright and colourful graphics. Engaging storyline. Easy to play.

Cons: Can be sickeningly sweet. Can be completed very quickly. Not much replay value. Confusing to non-fans.

Pros: Three new game modes to try. 25000 words to find. Vibrant and engaging graphics.

Cons: Can feel repetitive.