Expert Reviews

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

25 results

Expert Review

Artsonia Kids Art Museum

Online art museum empowers students to exhibit, explain their work

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

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

Expert Review

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

Expert Review

StoryJumper

Free storybook creation site has great support for classrooms

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

Grades

1–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Notion

Cool, customizable tool turns notebooks into workspaces

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Google Drive

Nifty tool to create, collaborate, and sync files across devices

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Book Creator

Magically easy way to create and publish digital books and multimedia

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 to try

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Artsteps

Immersive virtual exhibit tool is attractive and versatile but fussy

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Coming Soon: Seesaw

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

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

Expert Review

Weebly

Easy-to-use website design tool lets teachers monitor kids' creations

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Edublogs

Encourage student expression and maintain digital portfolios with easy-to-use blog creator

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

Expert Review

FreshGrade Connect

Multimedia digital portfolios connect students, teachers, and parents

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Kritik

Adaptive writing tool rewards effective peer feedback

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

FreshGrade Classic

A fresh way to capture, document, and share student learning

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

Expert Review

Nimbus Clipper

Chrome extension lets kids clip, highlight, and annotate web content

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

ClassDojo

Exemplar bridge between home and school also aids learning

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

Grades

K–6

Price

Free

Platforms

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