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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Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome

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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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Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, 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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Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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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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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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Web

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Guardians: Paradise Island

Rewarding mental health game might kickstart positive habits

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

1–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPod Touch, iPhone

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Flip

Pose questions, spark thoughtful video responses with stellar tool

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch

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Skype

Video communication site connects users; lacks bells and whistles

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

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

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Socrative

Snapshot polls and quizzes offer formative and summative assessments

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

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

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TeenToks

Near-peer mentors offer mental health advice on social media look-alike

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, iPod Touch

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Scribble Together Whiteboard

A collaborative whiteboard that leans into ease, speed

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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Animoto: Video Maker & Editor

Create stylish slideshows and videos with simple, customizable features

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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

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows

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Google Meet

Communication, collaboration, and learning converge with Google Meet

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

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IXL

Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad

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WeVideo

Cloud-based multimedia editor elevates brims with possibility

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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

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

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