Expert Reviews

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

2962 results

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Convene the Council

Foreign policy game teaches well but doesn't dazzle

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

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Time for Kids

Pro news zine balances kid-friendly content with teacher supports

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

Paid

Platforms

Web

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Moshi Kids: Sleep & Meditation

Outstanding collection of original audio stories promotes SEL

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

Pre-K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

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

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Hypersay

Live presentation tool adds interactivity to stale slide decks

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Anton

Skill-building platform provides reinforcement for basic skills

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

Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone

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FitMoney $upersquad

Game-based learning introduces varied financial literacy topics

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

1–5

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Topico - Share the news

Share and curate news articles on social network with classroom features

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

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, Mac

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Equity Maps

Real-time participation tracker shows who's talking

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, Mac

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Pivot Interactives

Interactive videos bring science labs online

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Riffit

Text-to-music platform promotes accessibility for struggling readers

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Windows, Mac

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Mythopedia

Wiki-level reference site for some -- but not all -- ancient mythologies

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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ASSISTments

Functional, if not flashy, tool helps assess math skills

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Mathkind

Grow math skills with global awareness and big questions

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Trinka

AI-trained grammar, style, and plagiarism checker with free option

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

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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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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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web