Expert Reviews

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

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PBS NewsHour Classroom

Trusted news brand's current events site offers daily discussions

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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My Story School eBook Maker

Sleek platform is a great artistic tool, intro to digital storytelling

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

Grades

K–5

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Montessorium: Intro to Words

Well-crafted app helps emerging readers and writers build words

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

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

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CTRL-F

Up-to-date, expert-backed news literacy program builds needed skills

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Biofab Explorer

A fascinating resource for those interested in biofabrication

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

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Piktochart

Create sleek media with cool templates, powerful features

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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The School of Social Networks

Uneven chatbot-based digital citizenship site has some good content

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–5

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids

Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more

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

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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SAM Labs

Kids use block code and wireless blocks to program, design, and create

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–8

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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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

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Mural - Visual Collaboration

Multifaceted interactive whiteboard promotes collaboration

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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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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NexGen News

Biweekly, homespun news site offers useful videos and lessons

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

6–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Teach Your Monster: Reading for Fun

Explore a village, earn books; sometimes more gaming than reading

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

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire