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Expert Reviews

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

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Kira Learning

Web-based computer science curriculum designed for classrooms

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5.00 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Eduaide.AI

No-frills generative AI can simplify teacher tasks

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5.00 reviews

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Inner Explorer

Accessible mindfulness exercises can calm and increase well being

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPad, Android

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Gemini

Versatile AI assistant frees teachers to focus on more complex tasks

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4.00 reviews

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Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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Microsoft Copilot

AI companion generates text, images, some mistakes

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3.00 reviews

Grades

9–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, Android, 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 4.00 reviews
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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
Based on 5.00 reviews

Grades

1–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Story Xperiential

Imaginative storytelling experience puts students in the center

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5.00 reviews

Grades

7–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

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SchoolAI

Versatile chat-based AI tool leans on personalized bots for engagement

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4.00 reviews

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Membean

Built-in differentiation powers effective vocabulary study tool

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4.00 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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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 4.00 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Kindle Fire

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Almanack

AI-powered starting point for creating simple presentations and more

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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SpacesEDU

Platform for student work and messaging celebrates student growth

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5.00 reviews

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, Web, iPad, iPhone

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Writable

Stellar program scaffolds the writing process with targeted feedback

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5.00 reviews
Privacy Rating
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

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4.00 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web