Expert Reviews

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

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Autodesk Sketchbook

Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews
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Grades

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Windows

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Book Creator

Magically easy way to create and publish digital books and multimedia

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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BetterLesson

Exemplary lessons, strategies, and coaching from master teachers

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Based on 5 reviews
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Flip

Pose questions, spark thoughtful video responses with stellar tool

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch

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NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program

Wildly engaging contest turns students into novelists in 30 days

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews
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Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Gizmos

Vast array of impressive, interactive science and math simulations

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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 to try

Platforms

Web

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BioDigital

Explore every bit of the human body in this powerful, interactive 3D tour

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Nearpod

Engage and assess students with media, videos, and interactive slides

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Chrome, Windows, Mac, Web

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Kahoot! Algebra 2 by DragonBox

Super fun, cutting-edge approach to learning and practicing algebra

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

6–10

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Codecademy

Excellent text-based coding site a great way to learn real-world skills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Oh Noah!

Comforting character makes second-language mistakes no big deal

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–3

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Kahoot! Algebra by DragonBox

Mesmerizing step-by-step puzzler sets the foundation for algebra

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Skybrary – Kids Books & Videos

Kids can "go anywhere, be anything" with vast book and video library

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–4

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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PBS Kids

One-stop shop for a wealth of fantastic PBS Kids educational content

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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

Pre-K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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PBS KIDS Lab

Explore outstanding new math and language additions to PBS KIDS family

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Web