Expert Reviews

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

174 results

Expert Review

Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

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

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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ChatGPT

Approachable AI can enhance education but has limitations; causes concern

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Pencil Code

A useful intro to block-based coding for motivated learners

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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The AI Education Project

Excite and empower students with crucial AI literacy lessons

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Ozaria

Coding puzzler covers a lot of computer science ground

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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SAM Labs

Kids use block code and wireless blocks to program, design, and create

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–8

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Teachable Machine

Creative intro to machine learning and AI doesn't require code

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

Web

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7 Billion Humans

Amusing puzzler challenges kids, teaches programming principles

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

7–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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The Pack - NYSCI

Deceptively gentle coding game really packs a problem-solving punch

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

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Vidcode

Cool coding tool tuned to teens' passions aids creativity

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

Web

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Construct 3

Ideal 2D game builder supports students to create, innovate

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

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Code Avengers

Challenging puzzles teach with real code; best for more advanced kids

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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CodeCombat

Dungeon-crawling adventure where code is king

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Edabit

Tutorials, challenges, and practice in a variety of coding languages

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web