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Expert Reviews

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

856 results

Expert Review

Story Xperiential

Imaginative storytelling experience puts students in the center

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

SchoolAI

Versatile chat-based AI tool leans on personalized bots for engagement

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Membean

Built-in differentiation powers effective vocabulary study tool

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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Writable

Stellar program scaffolds the writing process with targeted feedback

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Brisk Teaching

Automated busywork and guidance help teachers harness AI's potential

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Typing.com

Detailed and encouraging progress tracking makes typing practice fun

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

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

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Figma

Cool collaborative whiteboard has pro features, school-ready templates

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad

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Diffit

Promising tool molds AI-generated content into many formats

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Education Copilot

Unreliable mini-tools may help write emails, structure lesson plans

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

Expert Review

826 Digital

Popular after-school program shares its resources to inspire writing

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

Grades

1–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Noggin Preschool Learning App

Clips, activities are kid-friendly but aren't designed for classrooms

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

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Expert Review

PlagiarismCheck.org

Subscription-based writing tool aims to keep pace with AI in schools

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

Grades

5–12

Price

Paid

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Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Twee

AI-powered tool generates text, may have limited classroom potential

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try, Paid