Expert Reviews

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

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BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

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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

3–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Schoology

Robust learning management tool comes with challenges

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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

Web

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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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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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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch

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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

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Socrative

Snapshot polls and quizzes offer formative and summative assessments

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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

Web, Android, Chrome, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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TeenToks

Near-peer mentors offer mental health advice on social media look-alike

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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

iPhone, iPod Touch

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Scribble Together Whiteboard

A collaborative whiteboard that leans into ease, speed

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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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UNICEF Kid Power

Small brain breaks with global impact

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

K–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Pencil Code

A useful intro to block-based coding for motivated learners

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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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

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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

7–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows

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Legends of Learning

Extensive game library tests kids' recall of math and science

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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

3–8

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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DreamBox Learning Math

Individualized, game-based math adapts to kids' needs

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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–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad

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Google Meet

Communication, collaboration, and learning converge with Google Meet

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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

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

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The AI Education Project

Excite and empower students with crucial AI literacy lessons

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web