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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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OctoStudio

Mostly intuitive, interactive coding app sparks imagination

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

Grades

1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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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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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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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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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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Bloomz

Effective district-wide communication platform for school and home

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

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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Equatio

Equation editor makes digital math accessible

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, Web, Mac, Windows

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Skype

Video communication site connects users; lacks bells and whistles

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

Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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Scribble Together Whiteboard

A collaborative whiteboard that leans into ease, speed

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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Pencil Code

A useful intro to block-based coding for motivated learners

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Animoto: Video Maker & Editor

Create stylish slideshows and videos with simple, customizable features

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

Grades

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows

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Pixton

Popular comics platform centers students' creativity

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Prezi

Multimedia presentation tool features useful templates and 3D zoom

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web