Trusted Reviews for EdTech Decisions
Common Sense Education, part of the non-profit Common Sense Media, provides unbiased, research-backed ratings and reviews of thousands of educational technology tools, apps, websites, and games. It's an essential resource for teachers seeking to find, evaluate, and choose high-quality, safe, and effective digital learning tools for their K-12 classrooms.
Key Features
- Detailed EdTech Reviews: Offers in-depth reviews evaluating tools based on pedagogical quality, engagement, equity, privacy practices, and more.
- Robust Search & Filtering: Easily search or browse for tools by subject, grade level, skill, cost, platform, and learning focus.
- Privacy Evaluations: Provides detailed privacy reports, helping educators understand how student data is handled by different tools.
- Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Offers a free, comprehensive K-12 curriculum to teach students responsible technology use.
- Professional Development: Includes articles, webinars, and resources to support educators in integrating technology effectively.
How it Helps Teachers
- Make informed decisions when selecting new apps, websites, or digital tools for the classroom.
- Discover high-quality EdTech resources vetted for learning potential and safety.
- Find tools that align with specific learning goals, standards, and student needs.
- Access free resources to teach crucial digital citizenship skills.
- Stay updated on best practices for using technology in education.
Pricing & Access
Common Sense Education provides its reviews, ratings, curriculum, and most resources completely free to educators.