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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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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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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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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Schoology

Robust learning management tool comes with challenges

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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, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Flip

Pose questions, spark thoughtful video responses with stellar tool

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, 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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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

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

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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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Pixton

Popular comics platform centers students' creativity

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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

2–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Piktochart

Create sleek media with cool templates, powerful features

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Share My Lesson

A huge database of ready-to-go lesson plans but needs more curation

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Artsonia Kids Art Museum

Online art museum empowers students to exhibit, explain their work

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

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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Mural - Visual Collaboration

Multifaceted interactive whiteboard promotes collaboration

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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

4–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Koala

Kid-friendly communication platform jazzes up virtual instruction

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

Grades

K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad