Expert Reviews

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

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Canva for Education

Create, collaborate and share with versatile design tool

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome

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KaiBot

Engaging STEAM learning with physical and digital coding experience

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

K–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Chrome, Android, iPad

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Quillbot

AI platform and extension supports entire writing process

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

10–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Mac, Chrome

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Equatio

Equation editor makes digital math accessible

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, Web, Mac, Windows

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Socrative

Snapshot polls and quizzes offer formative and summative assessments

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, Chrome, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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WeVideo

Cloud-based multimedia editor elevates brims with possibility

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

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

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Hypothes.is

Tool makes webpages and digital texts spaces of critique, discussion

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Chrome

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Cranky Uncle

Quiz-style game reinforces basic ways to battle misinformation

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Chrome, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, iPod Touch, Windows

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Fake It to Make It

News site sim demonstrates impact of misinformation

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Chrome, Mac, Web, Windows

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Adobe Express

Enjoyable and practical design tool supports creators of all ages

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, Chrome

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Snap&Read

Nifty app can be used to increase text accessibility for all readers

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac

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Buncee

User-friendly slideshow tool offers customization, promotes creativity

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Chrome

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codeSpark Academy

Block-based coding with cute characters and social elements

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–3

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome, Web

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Read&Write

Useful text-to-speech extension unlocks the written word

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, Chrome, Windows, Mac

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ScratchJr

Drag-and-drop programming is an effective intro for budding coders

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

Grades

K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Chrome