Top Tools & Resources
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Moodle
Course delivery, assessment, communication
Centralized platform, track progress, online & blended learning
Canvas
Course delivery, assessment, communication
User-friendly interface, mobile access, good for collaboration
https://www.instructure.com/canvas/
Blackboard
Course delivery, assessment, communication
Widely used, robust features, strong institutional support
Video Conferencing & Collaboration
Zoom
Synchronous meetings, webinars, recording
Easy to use, screen sharing, breakout rooms
Google Meet
Synchronous meetings, recording, integration with Google Workspace
Free for basic use, good video quality, easy scheduling
Microsoft Teams
Synchronous meetings, chat, file sharing
Integrated with Microsoft 365, good for team collaboration
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/
Cloud Storage & Productivity
Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
File storage, collaboration, productivity tools
Real-time co-editing, easy sharing, free for educational use
Microsoft 365 (OneDrive, Word, Excel, etc.)
File storage, collaboration, productivity tools
Powerful features, strong integration, widely compatible
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365
Dropbox
File storage, sharing, backup
Simple interface, reliable syncing, good for large files
Reference Management
Zotero
Organizing research, citing, creating bibliographies
Free and open-source, integrates with word processors, web browser extension
Mendeley
Organizing research, citing, creating bibliographies
Free, social networking features, good for collaboration
EndNote
Organizing research, citing, creating bibliographies
Powerful features, extensive library support, good for large projects
Data Analysis & Visualization
R
Statistical computing, data analysis, visualization
Powerful and versatile, extensive packages, free and open-source
Python (with pandas, matplotlib)
Data analysis, visualization, machine learning
Versatile, widely used, large community support
SPSS
Statistical analysis, data management
User-friendly interface, comprehensive features, widely used in social sciences
https://www.ibm.com/analytics/spss-statistics-software
Tableau
Data visualization, interactive dashboards
Creates compelling visuals, easy to use, good for presentations
Qualitative Research Software
NVivo
Qualitative data analysis, coding, visualization
Powerful features, good for large datasets, supports various data types
https://www.qsrinternational.com/nvivo-qualitative-data-analysis-software/home
Atlas.ti
Qualitative data analysis, coding, visualization
User-friendly interface, good for visual learners, supports teamwork
MAXQDA
Qualitative data analysis, coding, visualization
Comprehensive features, good for mixed methods research, supports various data formats
Mind Mapping & Concept Mapping
Coggle
Collaborative mind mapping, brainstorming
Easy to use, good for team projects, free online version
Miro
Visual collaboration, mind mapping, brainstorming
Versatile, good for online workshops, integrates with other tools
Writing & Editing Tools
Grammarly
Grammar and spelling check, writing suggestions
Improves writing quality, catches errors, provides explanations
ProWritingAid
Grammar and style check, writing reports
In-depth analysis, identifies stylistic issues, improves clarity
Scrivener
Writing long documents, organizing research, drafting
Focuses on writing process, good for dissertations, helps with structure
https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
Sources
https://github.com/AndreaWilkins/bfsuproject.github.io