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Expert Reviews

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

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Screencastify

Screen-recording tool facilitates outside-of-the-box instruction

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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

Chrome

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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

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SchoolAI

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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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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Padlet

Create and collaborate via interactive, multimedia bulletin boards

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Kindle Fire

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SpacesEDU

Platform for student work and messaging celebrates student growth

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, Web, iPad, iPhone

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Almanack

AI-powered starting point for creating simple presentations and more

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Writable

Stellar program scaffolds the writing process with targeted feedback

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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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Edpuzzle

Crop, customize, and remix online video content with interactive tool

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

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PhET Interactive Simulations

Massive collection of excellent (and free!) science and math sims

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

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
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Canva for Education

Create, collaborate, and share with versatile design tool

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome

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Quizalize

Customizable quiz tool harnesses data to steer learning

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

Grades

1–12

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