Web-based Software
CODING
- MAKE CODE: Micro:bit
- Online coding environment for Micro:bits (v1&v2)
- Uses Block coding format
- Allows you to peak at the Python/Javascript code once Block code is built
- Plenty of project examples available
- https://microbit.org/get-started/user-guide/overview/
- MAKE CODE: Circuit Playground Express
- Online coding environment for Circuit Playground Express ONLY
- Uses Block coding format
- Plenty of project examples available
- https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express/overview
- MAKE CODE: Arcade
- Online coding environment for
Many types of Hardware Boards - Uses Block coding format
- Allows you to peak at the Python/Javascript code once Block code is built
- Plenty of project examples available
- https://arcade.makecode.com/tutorials
- Online coding environment for
- MAKEY MAKEY
- Turns everyday objects into interactive controllers!
- Very easy to use and set up
- Uses Scratch drag and drop coding platform
- Examples listed in link below:
3D Printing & Engineering
- TINKERCAD
- 3D Design, circuit building, and coding!
- Perfect for introducing 3D Printing concepts
- Web-based
- FREE
- SolidWorks APPSFORKIDS
- Series of app designed by SolidWorks to introduce children to basic design software platforms for 3D rendering, basic Mechanics, and 3D printing
- Web-based
- FREE
- ONSHAPE
- FREE Version Available
- Unlimited public storage
- CAD tools
- Real-time collaboration
- Version control
- Mobile apps
- Online training
- MAKERCASE
- Generate laser cut files for boxes, polygon, curved kerf, and divider boxes. File types: .svg, .dxf
- Perfect for introducing laser cutting concepts.
- Web-based
- FREE
Visual Design
Photoshop Alternatives
Photo Editing, Painting, and Photography
Illustrator Alternatives
Vector Drawing and Illustration
- SUMO PAINT
- Photo/Painting, Audio/Video, 3D Editing, Coding, and Pixel Art
- Web/Windows/MacOS
- FREE/Paid Versions
- AFFINITY PHOTO
- Fully loaded photo manipulation software rivaling Photoshop
- Can Edit photoshop (.PSD) file formats
- Windows/MacOS/iOS
- Single Purchase ($55 For Windows/Mac, $21.99 iOS iPad)
- AFFINITY DESIGNER
- Design programing combining Vector AND Raster (pixel) creation tools. Sort of like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in ONE program for a fraction of the cost.
- Single Purchase ($55 For Windows/Mac, $21.99 iOS iPad)
Audio Production
- SOUNDTRIP
- Works on any WEB device (Computer, Tablet, Phone)
- Make beats, design custom automation
- Collaborate with anyone, Projects stored in the Cloud
- FREE/Subscription
- ABLETON: NOTE
- App for making beats
- Allows you to continue beats by exporting to Ableton Live with license code
- $5.99, iPhone/Ipad only
- AUDACITY
- Easy to use multi-track audio editor
- Recording, Export/Import, Plug-ins, Editing, Effects
- 16, 24, and 32-Bit sample rate support
- Windows/MacOS/Linux
- FREE
- ABLETON: Learning Music
- Ableton designed online music learning tool
- Great tool to introduce anyone to making electronic music
- Web Only, FREE
- BANDLAB
- Make Music Anywhere
- Education Version Available
- Share project online
- Keep 100% of Royalties!
- ABLETON: Learning Synths
- Ableton designed online music learning tool
- Great tool to introduce anyone to learning synthesizers
- Web Only, FREE
- EarSketch
- FREE tool to learn Python and JavaScript through music remixing
- Includes samples from popular artists like Ciara, Jay Z, Richard Devine, and Common
- LALA.AI
- AI Based vocal and instrument removal tool
- Free and Subscription based
- Sonic PI
- Sonic Pi is your free code-based music creation and performance tool.
- Powerful for professional musicians and DJs.
- Expressive for composition and performance.
- Accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
- Simple for computing and music lessons.
- REAPER
- AI Based vocal and instrument removal tool
- Free and Subscription based