Expert Reviews

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

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Typing.com

Detailed and encouraging progress tracking makes typing practice fun

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

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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PerplexityAI

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

Learning Rating
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

Learning Rating
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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Education Copilot

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

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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

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–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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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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Grades

5–12

Price

Paid

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Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

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

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Twee

AI-powered tool generates text, may have limited classroom potential

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

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Curipod

AI-generated slides and interactive content can be fun; requires oversight

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Quillbot

AI platform and extension supports entire writing process

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

Grades

10–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Mac, Chrome

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Peekapak

Complete multimedia SEL units in a neat and tidy package

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

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Kikori

A one-stop shop for SEL content

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

Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPhone, iPad, Web

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CommonLit

Feature-rich literacy resource offers superb support for readers

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