Expert Reviews

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

155 results

Expert Review

Bloomz

Effective district-wide communication platform for school and home

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, Web

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Magicschool.ai

Great AI templates help teachers write content for classroom and beyond

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

Web

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Schoology

Robust learning management tool comes with challenges

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

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TeenToks

Near-peer mentors offer mental health advice on social media look-alike

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, iPod Touch

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Google Meet

Communication, collaboration, and learning converge with Google Meet

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

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

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Share My Lesson

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

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Koala

Kid-friendly communication platform jazzes up virtual instruction

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

Grades

K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad

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PBS Kids

One-stop shop for a wealth of fantastic PBS Kids educational content

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

Grades

Pre-K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Spinndle

Student-centered platform makes project organization, tracking easier

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Moshi Kids: Sleep & Meditation

Outstanding collection of original audio stories promotes SEL

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Android, Kindle Fire

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Equity Maps

Real-time participation tracker shows who's talking

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, Mac

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Second Step

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

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

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Bramble

Whimsical virtual meeting space with flexible classroom potential

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

7–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard

iPad whiteboard app is easy to use, falling behind

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

iPad

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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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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Free to try

Platforms

Web