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Expert Reviews

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

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CTRL-F

Up-to-date, expert-backed news literacy program builds needed skills

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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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Biofab Explorer

A fascinating resource for those interested in biofabrication

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Piktochart

Create sleek media with cool templates, powerful features

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

7–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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The School of Social Networks

Uneven chatbot-based digital citizenship site has some good content

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Grades

3–5

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids

Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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SAM Labs

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

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K–8

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Share My Lesson

A huge database of ready-to-go lesson plans but needs more curation

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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Artsonia Kids Art Museum

Online art museum empowers students to exhibit, explain their work

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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

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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Koala

Kid-friendly communication platform jazzes up virtual instruction

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad

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NexGen News

Biweekly, homespun news site offers useful videos and lessons

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

6–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Mural - Visual Collaboration

Multifaceted interactive whiteboard promotes collaboration

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Teach Your Monster: Reading for Fun

Explore a village, earn books; sometimes more gaming than reading

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Teach Your Monster: Number Skills

Cute, creative games cover foundational skills for small numbers

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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FactCheck.org

Simple site helps students fact-check popular news stories

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Spinndle

Student-centered platform makes project organization, tracking easier

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web