Online learning tools

I know the tools merely enable a carefully conceived learning strategy -- but some great tools inspire some great strategies too.
Today I discovered some useful online tools suitable for e-learning, these are shared by Steph Hendy on her various blogs and slideshare presentations.
Some of my thoughts are...

1. Project idea : students use an online character creator (list here and here) to develop characters and backgrounds for comic-style instruction. They could develop a concept that incorporates the comic character as an instructor within an e-learning product for children or adolescents.
   Eg: alien or animal teaches primary children about enviro issues; historic character teaches a history, art or geo lesson; superhero teaches teens about cyber-safety, etc.
2. Tools for a collaborative mindmap or brainstorm exercise
3. A simple and familiar example of e-learning --> typing tutors

I'll develop these ideas further over the next couple of weeks.