Well, I haven't figured out how this site has eluded me for so long. I have been trying to create a similar tool to help me organize all the apps and websites I have accumulated over the years not knowing this one already existed!
Basically edshelf is a discovery engine of websites, mobile apps, desktop programs, and electronic products for teaching and learning. But it doesn't search the web itself. Instead it is socially curated by educators. They recommend and review the resources.
The search tools are impressive. You can search for the perfect tool using the following filters: price, platform, subject, age (not grade level), category (type of tool), date and popularity. You can also browse each of these filter individually. Once you find a resource you can click on it for more information. The record includes a wealth of information - descriptions, reviews, pricing, related tools, etc.
What is unique about the site is you can organize your findings by creating topic 'shelves', if you create a free account. Once a shelf is created you can share it in a variety of ways including code for webpage widget. The shelf can be a collaborative effort, if you designate additional curators.
Here's a quick overview of how the site works:
Hope you find the site useful. I have already created several shelves and included their widgets on a couple of my research guides.
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