Expert Reviews

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

265 results

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Equatio

Equation editor makes digital math accessible

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, Web, Mac, Windows

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Skype

Video communication site connects users; lacks bells and whistles

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

Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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Animoto: Video Maker & Editor

Create stylish slideshows and videos with simple, customizable features

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 to try

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows

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Brukel

Unlock the WWII memories haunting a family farm

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

Grades

10–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Windows

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Influence, Inc.

Strategically minded simulation shows dangers of media manipulation

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

9–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows

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Cranky Uncle

Quiz-style game reinforces basic ways to battle misinformation

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Chrome, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, iPod Touch, Windows

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Fake It to Make It

News site sim demonstrates impact of misinformation

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

Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Chrome, Mac, Web, Windows

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Svoboda 1945: Liberation

Poignant WWII investigation game plumbs a town's dark past

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

Grades

10–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Foldit

Challenging protein-folding puzzler helps science research

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

11–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, Linux, Mac, Windows

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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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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Windows, Mac

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Mars Horizon

Authentic space agency sim focuses on logistics, planning

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

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

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Radio General

WWII game has layers of learning, novel voice-based controls

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Windows

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Google Earth

Dazzling globe-trotting tool has endless classroom applications

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

Platforms

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

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Stencyl

Code-free game development tool helps kids program and publish

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

Grades

5–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows, Linux

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When Rivers Were Trails

Point-and-click story shares Native perspectives on forced migration

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

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Mac, Windows