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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Typing.com

Detailed and encouraging progress tracking makes typing practice fun

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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, Paid

Platforms

Web

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PerplexityAI

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

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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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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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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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Not yet reviewed
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

1–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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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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Not yet reviewed
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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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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

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Empatico

Connect with classrooms around the world using built-in activities

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

Grades

1–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Peekapak

Complete multimedia SEL units in a neat and tidy package

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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 to try

Platforms

Web

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BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

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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

3–8

Price

Free to try

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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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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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

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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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

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

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, Paid

Platforms

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