Professional and academic scientific organizations have long had a strong web-based presence, and many of them have contributed mightily to online educational initiatives. The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has done their part by creating this set of resources for undergraduate educators working in the fields of bioterrorism, microbiology, and related topics. One of the strongest sections...

Anki is an intelligent flashcard system designed to help users quickly learn new information. Cards can contain nearly anything, including audio, video, images, text, and LaTeX formatted scientific markup. Anki schedules cards for review using the SuperMemo spaced repetition algorithm, which is based on academic research on learning and retention. The Anki website suggests a few sample uses, from...

The Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE) is freely accessible and accesses over 70 million documents to help find readers what they're looking for on the web. Simple yet powerful, BASE offers a few possibilities in its Basic Search, Advanced Search, and Browsing options. For instance, typing "Tibetan Buddhism" into Basic Search returns hundreds of documents, digital library exhibits, and...

Whether you are learning a new language, studying for a standardized test (such as the GRE or the MCAT), or just looking to brush up on your knowledge base, Brainscape may be for you. This interactive flashcard program is offered both as a web browser and as an iOS or Android application. By creating a free account, Brainscape users can access a number of existing flashcard sets or create their...

Everyone in the world of exhibit design and "hands-on" learning will benefit from a online visit to the homepage of the British Interactive Group (BIG). The group is designed to support the endeavors of a broad constituency, including educators, students, artists, and archaeologists, among others. Visitors to the site can learn about a host of "best practice" techniques in the field of exhibit and...

Buncee is a web app that was created for teachers who are looking for ways to integrate various multimedia into a single program. Buncee's "digital canvas" is simple to use. After signing up for a free account, readers may create a simple profile, organize their dashboard, and then create lesson plans and assignments for students. Buncee is 100 percent online; no downloads are necessary to run the...

Over the past several decades, C-SPAN has brought many hours of fascinating programming to the generally curious. Many teachers have used their programming to edify their students about various aspects of US government, and now C-SPAN has created this very nice site to complement those informal activities. The formal mission of the C-SPAN Classroom site is "to enhance the teaching of Civics & U.S....

Over the course of the past eight centuries, Cambridge University has come into the possession of more than a few important documents. Their online digital image collection may be seen as an important first stop for anyone interested in perusing some of these remarkable materials. These documents include The Portsmouth and Macclesfield Collection, which contains the writings and ideas of Sir Isaac...

Campus Technology is a print magazine that has been tracking changes in the ways technology is harnessed on college campuses for years, and their website complements the magazine quite nicely. Here, visitors can read through sections that address current news items related to campus technology, take a look at their latest newsletter, and read articles from the print edition. One section that is...

Started in 1993, The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) is part of WGBH's Media Access Group. They are primarily interested in creating appropriate policy and technology programs to make sure that various media and technologies are accessible to people with disabilities. On their site, visitors might wish to start by reading over their "What's New?" area,...