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  • Last.fm

    Last.fm is a music streaming service that allows users to listen to their favorite songs, while discovering new artists through a comprehensive recommendation function called “autoscrobbler.” Last.fm builds a detailed profile of each user’s musical taste by recording details of the songs the user listens to. Users establish a library of favorite artists and genres, and can then stream music through Last.fm’s radio feature. Last.fm recommends music based on a user’s listening pattern, and provides information about the band and their current tour schedules.

  • SimpleNote

    As the name would imply, SimpleNote is an easy-to-use note-taking app that allows users to create reminders and extended notes on their mobile devices, as well as from desktop computers. A cloud-based app, Simple Note’s content can be synced to any device, ensuring users will always have access to their notes. What separates SimpleNote from the basic “Notes” app on iOS devices, is the user’s ability to tag each note, allowing them to find content quickly without having to sift through pages of notes and reminders. Users can even tag friends via e-mail, or simply publish content to the web.

  • IXL Math

    IXL Math is a website where users can practice math problems at nearly every grade level. Questions are administered one at a time, in a fun and interactive environment. Users are notified if they are right or wrong immediately after submitting an answer. The site is as applicable for children in preschool as it is for middle school aged students, and IXL Math is currently being updated to feature higher level content like Algebra and Trigonometry.

  • WikiHow

    WikiHow is an online platform that offers a wide range of how-to guides, all of which can be read, uploaded, or edited by anyone visiting the site. It serves as an excellent resource for completing craft projects, home repairs, and various other challenging tasks. Users can find inspiration to try something new or contribute their own how-to guides. The topics covered are diverse, ranging from small projects like building a birdhouse to car repairs and extensive home improvement projects. The extensive variety of content makes the site useful for individuals of all ages and skill levels. With numerous categories and projects of varying difficulty, parental supervision is recommended when children aged 8 and older use WikiHow.

  • BrainPOP Jr.

    BrainPOP Jr. is a web-based educational platform designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. It offers curriculum-based learning through interactive lessons that align with state educational standards. The platform includes in-depth video lessons that assist with homework and cover a variety of subjects, including Science, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Math, Health, and Arts & Music.

  • Flipboard

    Flipboard is a social media aggregation app that pulls newsworthy stories from a variety of social media sites, blogs, and news outlets, combining them into a personalized, magazine-style display. Users can organize their home screen to feature categories they are interested in, and can even connect Flipboard with social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter to receive stories that get retweeted or shared. After entering a few search parameters, users simply flip through a collection of articles until they find one that piques their interest. 

  • Cogmed

    Cogmed Working Memory Training is a research-based, clinically proven computer-based program designed to improve memory capacity through targeted, regimented exercises. There are 3 different age-based versions of Cogmed Working Memory Training. Cogmed RM, for school-aged children, consists of 25 computerized training sessions, each 30-45 minutes long. These training sessions involve a variety of game-like working memory tasks that are fun and engaging. The training is lead by a Cogmed qualified coach such as a psychologist, physician, or trained clinician who organizes the training and provides feedback and progress.