Storybird Studio: a visual storytelling platform that curates original artwork to illustrate (and inspire) user-authored stories. Offers free trial educational accounts with simple classroom management tools. Free/Paid
Design
Creaza Cartoonist
Creaza Cartoonist: Creaza Cartoonist is part of a suite of education-specific software including a storyboarding tool, a video editor, an audio editor, and a mind-mapping tool. Creaza Cartoonist is available on iPad as well as in the browser. Requires a license.
Marq
Marq: Formerly Lucidpress. A drag-and-drop design platform that helps you create (and collaborate on) newsletters, magazines, posters, etc. Backs up different version history of your projects and offers easy import an flexible sharing options. Integrates with Google Classroom. Free accounts have a 3 document limit. Free/Paid
Canva
Canva: a browser-based tool for designing, editing, and collaborating on presentations, posters, images, and more. Canva counts with a large library of images, icons, and fonts (some of which are free, others available for purchase) and an easy-to-use dashboard. FREE/Pro. iOS app available.
LucidChart
LucidChart: Create flowcharts, floor plans, wireframes, and more with LucidChart. It features a drag-and-drop functionality and real-time collaboration. Finished documents can be exported as a PDF, an image, or embedded into a webpage. Free accounts have a 3 document limit. FREE/PRO
Ayoa
Ayoa: Formerly iMindMap. A brainstorm and mind-mapping application with tools for sketching, audio notes, 3D graphics, and presentation modes. Available for desktop and mobile devices. 7-Days free trial. Free/Paid.
SimpleMind
SimpleMind: simple mind map application available for desktop and mobile devices. FREE/Premium.
gliffy
gliffy: online diagram software that works directly on your browser for creating flowcharts, wireframes, UML diagrams and more. 2-Weeks free trial. FREE/Premium; paid plug-in available.
SpiderScribe
SpiderScribe: web-based mind-mapping platform that can combine elements like text, images, files, calendar events and geographic locations. Offers options for drawing layouts, real-time collaboration and website embedding. 30-Days free trial. FREE/Premium.
mindomo
mindomo: mind-mapping and presentation software with cloud storage and sync options available with paid subscription. Option for educational account offers collaborative and teaching platforms for assignments, adding course materials, inviting student input, and more. Available for desktop and mobile devices. FREE/Premium.