Since 2007 I have been compiling an annual Top Tools for Learning List from the results of an open survey. These Top Tools lists now constitute an important and interesting longitudinal study not just into the popularity of tools for learning but into learning behaviour itself.

Learning professionals (and others in related areas) are invited to nominate their Top 10 (digital) tools for learning and their contributions are then used to generate the annual list.

After 20 years of running this survey, this is the last Top Tools for Learning list. You can see the history of the list here.

There were 986 votes for this year’s list. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to vote this year and over the last 20 years.

I have provided a short analysis of this year’s list, which seems to suggest that there is big change happening in the L&D world.

Jane Hart
7 September 2026