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Expert Reviews

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

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Microsoft Copilot

AI companion generates text, images, some mistakes

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9–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, Android, iPod Touch

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Gemini

Versatile AI assistant frees teachers to focus on more complex tasks

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Free, Paid

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Web, Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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OctoStudio

Mostly intuitive, interactive coding app sparks imagination

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1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Padlet

Create and collaborate via interactive, multimedia bulletin boards

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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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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K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, Web, iPad, iPhone

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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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome

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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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Noggin Preschool Learning App

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Quizplus

Millions of questions and answers; most content behind paywall

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Web

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Kikori

A one-stop shop for SEL content

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Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPhone, iPad, Web

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Desmos

Powerful graphing calculator deepens understanding with visualization

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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPad, Android

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Yorescape

Expert commentary, immersive virtual tours bring ancient sites to life

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Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPhone, iPad

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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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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