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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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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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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

Platforms

Web, Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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Screencastify

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Chrome

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OctoStudio

Mostly intuitive, interactive coding app sparks imagination

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Story Xperiential

Imaginative storytelling experience puts students in the center

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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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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2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Membean

Built-in differentiation powers effective vocabulary study tool

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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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

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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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Almanack

AI-powered starting point for creating simple presentations and more

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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
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Based on 5 reviews
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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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Brisk Teaching

Automated busywork and guidance help teachers harness AI's potential

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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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
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome