Expert Reviews

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

2962 results

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Branches of Power

Power and control levers become clear through lawmaking

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

Grades

6–12

Platforms

Web

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Flipboard: Your Social News Magazine

The world at your fingertips, including some iffy content

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

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

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Remember The Milk

Juggle tasks easily with simple organizing app

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 2 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome, Web

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Skitch - Snap. Mark Up. Send.

Add a hint of fun to note-taking or annotating images

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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WordPress.com

Solid blogging tool and content management system offers DIY blogs

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Google Goggles

Photographing the world to search the Web a welcome blend

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android

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Mindomo (mind mapping)

Organize ideas with cool mind-mapping tool; beware design flaws

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, Web

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Asia Society

Asia culture site has wealth of text resources, needs more to do

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

Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Mental Math Free

Solid but pretty dull multiplication practice with a few tricks

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

Grades

4–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Android

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Word Bingo

Word-recognition practice made fun -- plus cute bugs

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

Grades

K–3

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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NRICH

Untangle robust math problems for all ages; plenty of teaching support

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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SimCity

Exciting city simulator great for online play

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Mac, Windows

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iStoryBooks

No-frills e-library lacks high-quality literature

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

K–3

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, Kindle Fire

Expert Review

lino - Sticky and Photo Sharing

Virtual bulletin board lets you share and collaborate with students

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

8–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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Autodesk Sketchbook

Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Windows