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Expert Reviews

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

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OER Project

Expansive world history courses powered by great open-source materials

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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News2you

Weekly newspaper makes current events accessible to all

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

Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

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iMovie

Basic movie editor makes for skill-focused, student-centered learning

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

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Starfall Learn to Read

Delight early readers with lively if only supplemental phonics lessons

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

Grades

K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

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

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Kide Science

Storytelling plus creative lesson plans make STEAM concepts come alive

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

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Snap&Read

Nifty app can be used to increase text accessibility for all readers

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac

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StoryMaker

Comprehensive civic media site supports youth voice and creativity

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Ella Verbs

Handy Spanish conjugation learning app supplements grammar practice

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

9–12

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Foldit

Challenging protein-folding puzzler helps science research

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

11–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, Linux, Mac, Windows

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Hero Elementary

Cute science and engineering activities can fill gaps, feed curiosity

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

K–3

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Edia

Well-done worksheet generator helps reinforce learning

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Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Thisissand

Abstract art creator is simple, striking, and stress free

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 2 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

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Convene the Council

Foreign policy game teaches well but doesn't dazzle

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

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Time for Kids

Pro news zine balances kid-friendly content with teacher supports

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

Grades

K–6

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

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Moshi Kids: Sleep & Meditation

Outstanding collection of original audio stories promotes SEL

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

Pre-K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Android, Kindle Fire