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TaskStream is a workflow management system for performance assessments evaluation. The system provides templates for building rubrics, as well as the ability to publish specific assessments for individuals to complete. The rubric templates are especially useful for authentic assessment, as they allow for the creation of low-inference rubrics geared towards true performance assessment. Whether the individual participant uploads and artifact or the instructor chooses to observe the participants, TaskStream can help manage the process and ensure validity and management.

If your training is research-based, Mendeley is a great option for creating collaboration and discussion around scholarly publications. You can upload specific documents, including research papers and journal articles, and share access to the documents with a group of individuals. In addition, participants can comment on and discuss the documents. Mendeley offers a database for referencing resources, as well as some social networking resources that can help participants begin to understand content that will later be used on the training.

Quizlet is a site that allows learners to create online flashcards. Teachers can create sets to share with their learners, or learners can create their own. Some of the best features of Quizlet are the cost (free), capability of adding images to flashcards, and the fun factor. Quizlet creates games using the flashcards creating by the user, allowing learners study vocabulary in a more engaging manner. It can be used for essential learning by providing learners with key terms prior to the lesson. This knowledge will allow learners to focus their attention and working memory on the content, rather than the new terms. This site is better than other similar sites I have found and used because it is easy to use and provides options that other sites do not have, like uploading images.

This site provides a simple way to create learning tools that let you study anything, for free. You can also share what you create or use resources others have shared.