Expert Reviews

In-depth reviews of edtech tools by Common Sense reviewers.

63 results

Expert Review

Curipod

AI-generated slides and interactive content can be fun; requires oversight

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Magicschool.ai

Great AI templates help teachers write content for classroom and beyond

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Kikori

A one-stop shop for SEL content

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPhone, iPad, Web

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Schoology

Robust learning management tool comes with challenges

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Share My Lesson

A huge database of ready-to-go lesson plans but needs more curation

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Second Step

Research-based SEL curriculum teaches life skills to kids and adults

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

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Wakelet

Tell stories, organize or remix content via digital curation platform

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Unity Learn

Complete game creation curriculum gives students real-world experience

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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VEED

Create and edit high-quality screencasts and videos in record time

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Free to try

Platforms

Web

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TikTok

Present on popular platform with short videos using clear parameters

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 3 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

10–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Quizizz

Quiz tool has evolved to become interactive lesson platform

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

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Clubhouse: Drop-in Audio Chat

Audio-only networker provides spaces for educators to connect

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Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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ReadWriteThink

Free hub for literacy lessons aims to deepen learning, engagement

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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LiveBoard

Interactive whiteboard supports real-time instruction and collaboration

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

1–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Annenberg Learner

Free, handy multimedia PD resources could use updating

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web