The Top 100 Tools for Learning was compiled by Jane Hart from the votes of 1,038 learning professionals from 61 countries worldwide - in both education and workplace learning http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/
1. 8th Annual Learning Tools Survey
Top 100 Tools for
Learning 2014
Compiled by Jane Hart, Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies
from the votes of over 1,000 learning professionals worldwide
www.C4LPT.co.uk/top100tools
2. About the List
The Top 100 Tools for Learning list - the results of the 8th Annual Learning
Tool Survey - has been compiled by Jane Hart from the votes of
1,038 learning professionals from 61 countries worldwide – in both
education and workplace learning.
A learning tool is any software, online tool or service that you use either for
personal or professional learning, for teaching or training, or for creating
e-learning.
An analysis of this year’s list is available at
c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/analysis-2014/
The tools have also been categorized in
8 areas in Best of Breed at
c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/best-of-breed/
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 Published 22 September 2014
Jane Hart
c4lpt.co.uk/jane-hart/
3. Twitter
A free online social networking and micro-blogging
service that enables its users to send and receive text
messages (tweets) of up to 140 characters.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
1
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/twitter/
1
Retains its #1
position for the
6th year running
Published 22 September 2014
same
4. Google Docs/Drive
Google Docs is a free online office suite
available on its cloud data storage service from
Google. Now referred to as Google Drive.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
2
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/googledocsdrive/
2
Retains its #2
position this year
Published 22 September 2014
same
5. YouTube
A free video-sharing site where users can upload,
view and share videos.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
3
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/youtube/
3
Retains its #3
position this year
Published 22 September 2014
same
6. PowerPoint
Presentation software, part of the Microsoft Office
suite of tools. Available to download or online
as part of Office365
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
4
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/googledocsdrive/
4
Continues its climb
back up the list
Published 22 September 2014
1
7. Google Search
Google Search is a web search engine – and often
described as the only e-learning tool you’ll ever need.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
5
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/google-search/
5
Moves down 1 place
on the list from 2013
Published 22 September 2014
1
8. WordPress
WordPress is both free downloadable, open source
software and a free hosting service for building a blog
or website. WordPress has been the most popular
blogging tool since the survey began.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
6
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/wordpress/
6
Moves back up
the list from 2013
Published 22 September 2014
2
9. Dropbox
A free file hosting service that offers cloud storage, file
synchronization, and client software.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
7
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/dropbox/
7
Retains its
position since 2013
Published 22 September 2014
same
10. Evernote
A family of products that helps you remember and act
upon ideas, projects and experiences across all the
computers, phones and tablets you use. Free and
premium versions.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
8
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/evernote/
8
Small drop down the
list from 2013
Published 22 September 2014
2
11. Facebook
The largest public social networking site that lets you
to make connections, share interests, and join groups.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
9
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/facebook/
9
Retains its position in
the top 10 this year
Published 22 September 2014
same
12. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the most popular business-oriented
professional networking site.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
10
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/facebook/
10
Moves up into the
Top 10 this year
Published 22 September 2014
1
13. Google+ Communities
and Hangouts
Google’s social network continues to rank highly in the
list. Hangouts are proving especially popular for
hosting video events.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
11
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/prezi/
11
Google+ has been
pushed out of the Top
10 this year
Published 22 September 2014
1
14. Moodle
A free open source course/ learning management
system. Easy to install and configure.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
12
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/moodle/
12
Small drop down
the list this year
for Moodle
Published 22 September 2014
1
15. Prezi
Web-based presentation software tool for zooming
presentations.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
13
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/prezi/
13
Back up 2 places
this year
Published 22 September 2014
2
16. Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 Published 22 September 2014
Top 100 Tools
for Learning
2014 GUIDEBOOK
Want to find out even more about
the Top 100 Tools?
The 2014 GUIDEBOOK provides
further information like key
features and screenshots as well as
links to useful articles and help
guides to help you make use of
these tools for personal learning
and as well as in your professional
practice.
Get the Guidebook at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/guidebook/
17. Pinterest
Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. It lets you organize and
share images you find on the web.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
14
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/pinterest/
14
A new entrant in 2013,
this year Pinterest
climbs into the Top 20.
Published 22 September 2014
4
18. Slideshare
A free slide hosting service where users can upload,
view and share slidesets.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
15
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/slideshare/
15
Still maintains a
strong position in the
Top 20
Published 22 September 2014
1
19. Blogger
A free blogging service owned by Google. Also known
as Blogspot.
Published 22 September 2014
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
16
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/blogger/
16
2
Small increase on the
list this year
20. Word
Word processing software, part of the Microsoft Office
suite. Available to download or online as part of
Office365.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
17
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/word/
17
Maintains its position
on the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
same
21. Wikipedia
An online encyclopaedia that anyone can edit and
contribute to.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
18
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/wikipedia/
18
Small drop down the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
4
22. Feedly
Feedly is an RSS reader that lets you organise, read and
share the content of your favourite sites.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
19
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/feedly/
19
The highest new
entrant in 2013, it
maintains its position
this year.
Published 22 September 2014
0
23. Diigo
A social bookmarking, research, and knowledge
sharing tool Diigo lets you take personal notes and
highlight text information on web pages.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
20
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/diigo/
20
Diigo moves back up into
the Top 20 this year.
Published 22 September 2014
1
24. Articulate
E-Learning authoring software includes Articulate
Studio as well as Storyline
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
21
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/articulate/
21
Highest rated
e-learning authoring
tool on the list
Published 22 September 2014
3
25. Audacity
Audacity is free open source audio recording and
editing program that lets you mix sounds, record
sounds and edit sounds.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
22
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/audacity/
22
Makes a big jump back
up the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
11
26. Camtasia
Camtasia is tool to record on-screen activity, edit and
enhance your content, as well as share it in high-quality
to viewers anywhere.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
23
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/camtasia/
23
Has maintained a
steady position on each
of the annual lists
Published 22 September 2014
5
27. Yammer
Yammer is an Enterprise Social Network platform now
owned by Microsoft. Free to set up, but commercial
prices to claim admin rights.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
24
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/yammer/
24
Small drop down
the list this year.
Published 22 September 2014
4
28. Skype
Skype is a free service that allows users to make text
and voice calls over the Internet. Premium versions
also available. Skype is owned by Microsoft
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
25
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/skype/
25
Skype continues to
drop down the list from
its glory days when it
was ranked #3
Published 22 September 2014
12
29. TED/TED Ed
TED is a non-profit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading -
annual conferences, the annual TED Prize and local
TEDx events. TED Ed are” lessons worth sharing”.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
26
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/camtasia/
26
Small drop this year
Published 22 September 2014
1
30. Google Chrome
& Extensions
Chrome is free web browser that can be used across
multiple platforms There are now many plugins and
extensions available to extend its functionality.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
27
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/google-chrome/
27
Still the top rated
web browser on the
list, despite dropping a
place this year.
Published 22 September 2014
1
31. Google Scholar
Google Scholar provides a simple way to search
broadly for scholarly literature.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
28
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/google-scholar/
28
Big jump up the list
this year
Published 22 September 2014
7
32. Scoopit
A social media publishing platform where users curate
content on their favourite topics and share it as a
visual magazine.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
29
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/scoopit/
29
Loses a few places on the
list this year.
Published 22 September 2014
6
33. Snagit
Snagit is a screen capture tool that lets you grab an
image or video of what you see on your computer
screen, add effects, and share with anyone.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
30
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/snagit/
30
For the 8th year
running, Snagit
maintains a very strong
position on the list.
Published 22 September 2014
1
34. Gmail
Gmail is a free web-based email service from Google.
Also part of the Google Apps suite.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
31
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/gmail/
31
The most popular
email client on the list
Published 22 September 2014
1
35. Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect is web conferencing software for web
meetings and webinar events.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
32
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/adobe-connect/
32
Still the most popular
commercial web
conferencing system
on the list
Published 22 September 2014
2
36. Adobe Captivate
Captivate is authoring software for rapidly creating and
maintaining interactive eLearning content.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
33
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/adobe-captivate/
33
Captivate continues its
rise back up the list
Published 22 September 2014
4
37. Flipboard
A social magazine, available for iPad, iPhone and
Android devices.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
34
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/flipboard/
34
A small increase on the
list from last year
Published 22 September 2014
2
38. Kindle (& App)
Kindle is a series of e-reader devices developed by
Amazon. Kindle desktop and mobile apps are also
available so that you don’t need a device to read
an e-book
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
35
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/kindle/
35
The highest climber on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
43
39. Outlook
Outlook is the email client within the Microsoft Office
suite
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
36
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/outlook/
36
Small increase in
popularity again this
year for Outlook
Published 22 September 2014
3
40. iSpring
iSpring offers a range of e-learning authoring tools,
including iSpring Presenter, iSpring Pro, iSpring
QuizMaker and iSpring Suite.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
37
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/ispring/
37
New on the list last year,
iSpring continues to rise
up the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
9
41. Coursera
Coursera is an education company that partners with
the top universities and organizations in the world to
offer MOOCs for anyone to take for free.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
38
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/coursera/
38
Still the most popular
MOOC platform
Published 22 September 2014
same
42. Hootsuite
This social media dashboard monitors mentions, track
results, schedule updates, assign task and
spreads messages.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
39
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/hootsuite/
39
Hootsuite moves back up
the list again this year.
Published 22 September 2014
8
43. Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 Published 22 September 2014
SOCIAL LEARNING HANDBOOK 2014
This new edition of the
Social Learning Handbook
by Jane Hart
looks at some of the key ways
that organizations can start to
support social workplace
learning.
The Handbook is available as a paperback or PDF:
c4lpt.co.uk/social-learning-handbook-2014/
44. Khan Academy
An extensive library of content to learn about Maths,
Science, Economics and Finance & Computing.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
40
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/khan-academy
40
Still a very popular
learning platform
Published 22 September 2014
1
45. Edmodo
Edmodo is a private social platform for teachers and
students to share ideas, files, events and assignments.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
41
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/edmodo/
41
Edmodo drops further
down the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
12
46. Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop is a photo imaging tool for professional and
serious amateur photographers as well as graphic and
web designers.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
42
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/adobe-photoshop/
42
Photoshop maintains
its position on the list
Published 22 September 2014
same
47. Excel
Excel is spreadsheet software, and a part of the
Microsoft Office suite. Available to download or online
as part of Office365.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
43
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/excel/
43
Excel makes a strong
showing on the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
11
48. Google Maps
Google Maps are searchable and zoomable maps of
the world. You can find businesses, get directions, and
even embed maps in your website.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
44
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/google-maps/
44
A very big jump back
up the list again
this year
Published 22 September 2014
26
49. Zite
Zite is a news reader that goes beyond manual
customisation to provide an individually personalised
experience as a social magazine. Now acquired by
Flipboard, it is likely to be shutdown shortly.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
45
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/zite/
45
After dropping down the
list last year, Zite makes a
big jump back up the list
this year
Published 22 September 2014
39
50. PowToon
PowToon is an online presentation software tool that
allows you to create animated video explainers – for
business or education.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
46
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/powtoon/
46
This is the highest new
entry on the list
Published 22 September 2014
new
51. iPad & Apps
Apple’s iPad (and now the iPad Mini) together with the
huge range of apps available for it, make it a very
popular “learning” device.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
47
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/ipad-and-apps/
47
Although a drop down
the list for the iPad this
year, many apps now
have their own ranking.
Published 22 September 2014
13
52. Padlet
Padlet, is an online noticeboard maker. Ideal for
making announcements, keeping notes and things you
can do with Post-its. Previously known as Wallwisher.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
48
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/wallwisher/
48
Padlet moves up the
list again this year
Published 22 September 2014
9
53. Pocket
Pocket saves pages from your computer or phone.
Read at home, work, on the plane, or during your
commute; even without an internet connection.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
49
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/pocket-prev/
49
Pocket maintains its
position on the list
Published 22 September 2014
same
54. Udutu
Udutu course authoring software lets you build a
course very quickly and easily online either on your
own or collaboratively with others.
There is also a Udutu LMS
.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
50
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/udutu/
50
Still a strong position
on the list for Udutu
this year
Published 22 September 2014
same
55. Tweetdeck
TweetDeck is your personal social media dashboard for
staying in touch with what’s happening now,
connecting you with your contacts across Twitter.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
51
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/tweetdeck/
51
Tweetdeck moves back up
the list again this year
Published 22 September 2014
12
56. Voicethread
Voicethread is an online application that allows users
to have conversations around digital media.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
52
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/voicethread/
52
Voicethread continues
its drop down the list
Published 22 September 2014
12
57. Explain Everything
Explain Everything is a unique interactive whiteboard
and screencasting app that lets you annotate, animate,
narrate, import, and export almost anything to and
from almost anywhere.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
53
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/explain-everything/
53
2nd new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
58. Jing
Jing is a screencasting program that lets you capture
anything you see on your computer screen, as an
image or short video, and share it instantly.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
54
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/jing/
54
A big drop down the
list this year for Jing
Published 22 September 2014
27
59. Flickr
Flickr is a place where you can store your photos, tag
them and share them with others either through a link
to the site or by embedding them in your blog or web
page.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
55
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/flickr/
55
Flickr drops back down
the list again this year
Published 22 September 2014
3
60. Nearpod
Present, quiz and report with this tool – synchronously
with your students or make available on demand.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
56
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/nearpod/
56
3rd new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
61. Keynote
Keynote is Apple’s stunning presentation software.
Available for all Mac and iOS platforms.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
57
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/keynote/
57
Keynote drops a few
places down the list
this year
Published 22 September 2014
4
62. Quizlet
Quizlet is a website providing learning tools for
students, including flashcards, study and game modes.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
58
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/quizlet/
58
A small drop down the
list this year for Quizlet
Published 22 September 2014
2
63. Storify
Storify helps its users tell stories by curating social
media. Helps to turn what people post on social media
into compelling stories. Helps to collect the best
photos, video, tweets and more to publish.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
59
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/storify/
59
Storify pretty much
maintains its position
on the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
1
64. Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 Published 22 September 2014
Moving Beyond E-Learning
Masterclass
In this Masterclass Jane takes a
practical and pragmatic look at how L&D
can take the next steps and extend their
role in the organization beyond
creating, delivering and managing
e-learning towards supporting
workplace learning in more relevant and
appropriate ways.
Find out more at modernworkplacelearning/beyond-e-learning-masterclass/
65. WebEx
Cisco WebEx is web conferencing and meeting
software that combines file and presentation sharing
with voice, HD video and meeting spaces.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
60
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/webex/
60
WebEx makes a big drop
down the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
16
66. Mahara
Mahara is an open source eportfolio system with a
flexible display framework.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
61
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/mahara/
61
Back on the list
this year again. Last
time was in 2012.
Published 22 September 2014
back
67. SurveyMonkey
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
62
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/surveymonkey/
62
SurveyMonkey continues
its drop back down the list
Published 22 September 2014
7
SurveyMonkey is an online survey tool. It allows users
to design surveys, collect responses, and analyse the
responses of their created surveys. Users can also get
access to survey questions and professional templates.
68. iTunes
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
63
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/itunes/
63
Another small drop
down the list for iTunes
Published 22 September 2014
2
iTunes is a digital media player that lets you that lets
you organize your music, movies, TV shows, and more
on your Mac or PC, then add it to your iPod, iPhone or
iPad.
69. Google Translate
Google Translate is a free online service for instantly
translating text and web pages.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
64
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/google-translate/
64
Big jump back up the
list again this year
Published 22 September 2014
13
70. SharePoint
SharePoint is an integrated suite of products to
create a Microsoft intranet and collaboration portal.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
65
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/sharepoint/
65
A small drop down the
list for SharePoint this
year
Published 22 September 2014
6
71. Haiku Deck
Haiku Deck is a completely new kind of presentation
software. It makes telling your story simple, beautiful
and fun.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
66
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/haiku-deck/
66
4th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
72. IFTTT
IFTTT is a service that lets you create powerful
connections with one simple statement:
If This Then That
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
67
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/IFTTT/
67
5th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
73. OneNote
Note-taking software for capturing all of your ideas
and to-dos on the go, brought to you by
Microsoft Office
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
68
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/onenote/
68
Tiny increase on the list
this year for OneNote
Published 22 September 2014
1
74. Google Apps for
Work, Govt & Edu
A service from Google providing independently
customizable versions of several Google products
under a custom domain name.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
69
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/google-apps/
69
Still a popular suite of tools,
Google Apps moves a few
places up the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
2
75. Poll Everywhere
Poll Everywhere is an easy way to gather live responses
in any venue: conferences, presentations, classrooms,
etc - using SMS, web, or Twitter.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
70
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/poll-everywhere/
70
Poll Everywhere moves
up the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
5
76. Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard Collaborate offers a social, interactive
learning experience with virtual classrooms, online
conferencing and instant messaging. Previously known
as Elluminate)
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
71
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/blackboard-collaborate/
71
Blackboard Collaborate
drops down the list
again this year
Published 22 September 2014
5
77. Socrative
Socrative is a smart student response system that
empowers teachers to engage their classrooms
through a series of educational exercises and games
via smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
72
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/socrative/
72
Socrative maintains its
position on the list this year
Published 22 September 2014
same
78. Wordle
Wordle lets you generate word clouds from text that
you provide. You can tweak your clouds with different
fonts, layouts, and colour schemes.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
73
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/wordle/
73
Wordle maintains its
position on the list this
year
Published 22 September 2014
same
79. Notability
Notability is a fully-featured note-taking app for mobile
devices and the desktop. It supports text, images, and
audio recordings, and contains a sketch pad that lets you
not only draw new images, but also mark up images,
Web clips, and clip art that you import.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
74
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/notability/
74
6th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
80. Google Sites
Google Sites lets you create simple, secure group
websites. Share information with a few people, a
whole organization, or the entire world.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
75
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/google-sites/
75
A reversal in fortunes
for Google Sites as it
moves back up the list
Published 22 September 2014
18
81. Delicious
Delicious is a free and easy tool to save, organize and
discover interesting links on the web.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
76
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/delicious/
76
Delicious continues its
descent down the list
from #1 spot in 2008
Published 22 September 2014
16
82. Glogster EDU
Glogster EDU is a free educational service that lets you
create interactive posters.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
77
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/eduglogster/
77
Continues to move
down the list from its
#10 position in 2011.
Published 22 September 2014
13
83. Canvas
Canvas is a 21st Century LMS: adaptable;
customizable; easy to use; mobile; and time-saving.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
78
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/canvas/
78
7th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
84. Tumblr
Tumblr lets you share anything. Post text, photos,
quotes, links, music, and videos from your browser,
phone, desktop, email or wherever you happen to be
in your Tumblr blog.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
79
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/tumblr/
79
Back down the list
again for Tumblr this
year
Published 22 September 2014
14
85. Vimeo
Vimeo is a video-sharing website where users can
upload, view and share videos.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
80
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/vimeo/
80
Moves back up the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
9
86. Kahoot
Kahoot is a game-based classroom response system –
for schools, universities and businesses.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
81
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/kahoot/
81
8th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
87. OpenOffice
OpenOffice is a free office suite of tools to install on
your desktop to create documents, spreadsheets and
presentations. It is compatible with MS Office.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
82
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/openoffice/
82
Increased interest in
this tool this year
Published 22 September 2014
16
88. Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 Published 22 September 2014
Online Workshops
Jane Hart offers a series of online
workshops including:
Using your Enterprise Social Network
for Workplace Learning
Digital Learning Skills for the Networked Age
Guided Social Learning Experience Design
Setting up and running an online community
Integrating mobile devices into
classroom training
Find out more at modernworkplacelearning.com/activities/
89. WhatsApp
WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile
messaging app. It is available for iPhone, BlackBerry,
Android, Windows Phone and Nokia and all these
phones can all message each other!
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
83
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/whatsapp/
83
New on the list last year,
WhatsApp has moved up a
few places this year
Published 22 September 2014
3
90. Wikispaces
Wikispaces is a wiki hosting platform providing
community wiki spaces, visual page editing, and
discussion areas - for collaborative working and
learning.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
84
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/wikispaces/
84
A further decline
this year for Wikispaces –
from its highest position
at #17 in 2010
Published 22 September 2014
4
91. Instagram
Take a picture or video, choose a filter to transform its
look and feel, then post to Instagram — it's that easy.
You can even share to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and
more. It's a new way to see the world.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
85
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/instagram/
85
9th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
92. Pearltrees
Pearltrees is a place for your interests. It lets you,
organize, explore and share everything you like.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
86
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/pearltrees/
86
New on the list in 2013,
there is a small
increase this year
Published 22 September 2014
8
93. Easygenerator
Easygenerator is an all-in-one elearning authoring app
to create courses in the cloud.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
87
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/easygenerator/
87
10th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
94. Voki
Voki is a free service that allows you to create
personalised speaking avatars and use them on your
blog, profile, and in email messages.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
88
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/voki/
88
Voki continues to move
down the list
Published 22 September 2014
5
95. Lectora
Lectora is an e-learning authoring tool. It provides
users with a comprehensive authoring environment for
creating and delivering custom interactive multimedia
content.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
89
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/lectora/
89
Back on the list. Last
time listed was in 2009
Published 22 September 2014
back
96. EDpuzzle
EDpuzzle lets you take any video off the web, edit it, add
notes and questions for students, and create virtual
classrooms where you can monitor student work.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
90
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/edpuzzle/
90
11th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
97. Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn is an educational learning
management system – part of a suite of educational
tools from Blackboard.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
91
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/blackboard/
91
Drops back down the
list again this year
Published 22 September 2014
3
98. Firefox & Add-ons
Firefox is an award winning, open source browser.
There are also thousands of add-ons that enhance its
functionality.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
92
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/firefox/
92
From its #1 position on the list in
2007, Firefox dropped off the list in
2011, back in 2012, but this year
down at the bottom of the list again
Published 22 September 2014
5
99. Paperli
Paper.li is is a content curation service. It enables
people to publish a daily online newspapers based on
topics they like, extracted from their Twitter, Facebook,
Google+ and other streams.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
93
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/paper.li/
93
Up a few places from
its place at the bottom
of the list last year
Published 22 September 2014
7
100. TodaysMeet
TodaysMeet lets you set up a private backchannel.
It gives you a room where you and your audience can
have a conversation together.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
94
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/todaysmeet/
94
TodaysMeet drops back
a few places on the list
this year
Published 22 September 2014
9
101. LINE
LINE is a communications app that allows you to make
free voice calls and send free messages whenever and
wherever you are, 24 hours a day!
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
95
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/LINE/
95
12th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
102. ProProfs Quizmaker
ProProfs is a free online quiz maker with powerful
customizable features, which help instructors and
teachers to create online tests, quizzes and exams for
employees or students.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
96
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/proprofs-quiz-maker/
96
New on the list last
year, it drops back a
few places this year
Published 22 September 2014
5
103. Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014 Published 22 September 2014
Vote for the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015
Want to have your say?
Voting is already open
for the 2015 list.
Rules and guidance are available here
c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/voting/
104. Moovly
Easily create animated videos and other multimedia
content.
Published 22 September 2014
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
97
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/moovly/
97
13th new entry on the
list this year
new
105. Schoology
Schoology is a learning management system and social
network for K-12 schools and higher education
institutions focused on collaboration, that allows users
to create, manage, and share academic content.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
98
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/schoology/
98
14th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
106. Blendspace
Blendspace allows educators to blend their classroom
with digital content.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
99
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/blendspace/
99
15th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new
107. SoftChalk
SoftChalk is content authoring software for educators
in schools, colleges and universities
to create interactive lessons.
Top 100 Tools for Learning 2014
100
Find out more at c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/softchalk/
100
16th new entry on the
list this year
Published 22 September 2014
new