Product and PD Directory
This list is intended to help educators, developers, and entrepreneurs learn about existing digital resources for adult learning. As we have not tested these products ourselves, this list is an overview of current digital offerings in the main need areas of adult learning.
Use the filters to find the digital products and professional development resources that fit your needs.
ALISON
A free online program to help the formerly incarcerated learn skills to transition back into the workforce. Learners can earn an Advanced Diploma focused on soft skills needed to find employment.Categories: Adult Learning, Prison Transition, Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
Books That Grow
Books increase or decrease in language complexity, adapting to the learner’s ability, with a diverse library of texts ranging from Biographies, Fiction, Primary Source Documents, Science, and more.Categories: Adult Learning, Literacy, Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
Brainquake
Brainquake offers games designed for all ages and levels that improve number sense and disposition to math. Research shows playing the games increases math problem-solving skills by 16.4%.Categories: Adult Learning, Math, Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
BurlingtonEnglish
BE is a blended curriculum for educators to use with lessons for face-to-face classes and online practice modules. BE also includes civics and career-specific English language learning modules.Categories: Adult Learning, English Language Learners (ELL), Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
Canvas
Canvas is a free learning management system designed to be flexible so teachers can tailor it to their specific course needs.Categories: Adult Learning, Communication and Learning Management, Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
Cell-Ed
Cell-Ed offers courses in English, literacy, and citizenship on a mobile platform, so learners can access them on any cell phone. Cell-Ed also offers their mobile learners tutoring support 24/7.Categories: Adult Learning, English Language Learners (ELL), Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
DigitalLearn.org
DigitalLearn.org is an online hub for free digital literacy support and training. Learners can access self-directed tutorials to increase their digital literacy.Categories: Adult Learning, Digital Literacy, Product Directory, Professional Development for Educators, Tools and Best Practices, Website
Duolingo
Free language learning (English and many other languages) platform, including apps for mobile use.Categories: Adult Learning, English Language Learners (ELL), Tools and Best Practices
Ed
Ed is a learning management system focused on mobile use and micro-learning. Ed includes pre-built games that teachers can upload their content into.Categories: Adult Learning, Communication and Learning Management, Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
Edmodo
Edmodo is a free network connecting learners and resources. Teachers can set up individual course communities within the larger Edmodo network.Categories: Adult Learning, Communication and Learning Management, Product Directory, Tools and Best Practices, Website
