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

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome

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Quizalize

Customizable quiz tool harnesses data to steer learning

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

Grades

1–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Typing.com

Detailed and encouraging progress tracking makes typing practice fun

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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PerplexityAI

Robust gen AI-powered research tool aggregates info, provides sources

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

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Figma

Cool collaborative whiteboard has pro features, school-ready templates

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad

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Diffit

Promising tool molds AI-generated content into many formats

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Coming Soon: Teachally

Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Education Copilot

Unreliable mini-tools may help write emails, structure lesson plans

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

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Bloomz

Effective district-wide communication platform for school and home

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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826 Digital

Popular after-school program shares its resources to inspire writing

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

1–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Noggin Preschool Learning App

Clips, activities are kid-friendly but aren't designed for classrooms

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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–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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KaiBot

Engaging STEAM learning with physical and digital coding experience

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

K–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Chrome, Android, iPad

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PlagiarismCheck.org

Subscription-based writing tool aims to keep pace with AI in schools

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

5–12

Price

Paid

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Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Quizplus

Millions of questions and answers; most content behind paywall

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Web