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Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: Storybird

Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android

ARTICLES

Minecraft or MinecraftEdu at School? Pros, Cons, and What it's Great For

Posted on Tue, 09/24/2013 - 21:52 by Chad Sansing

Check out the benefits of using Minecraft in the classroom.

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Getting Started with Minecraft in the Classroom

Posted on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 11:29 by Jim Pike

An essential guide to helping you facilitate a successful Minecraft class.

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

4 Fresh Approaches to Coding in the Classroom

Posted on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 01:00 by Tanner Higgin

Check out these inspiring spins on learning to code.

Subjects

Arts, design

Grades

6–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

How to Find Learning Opportunities in Video Games Kids and Teens Love

Posted on Thu, 05/26/2022 - 02:00 by Tanner Higgin

Resources to help you unlock the learning potential in popular games.

Subjects

reading comprehension, text analysis, using supporting evidence

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

3 Creative Ways to Teach Global Awareness

Posted on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 00:22 by Rachel McVeagh

Use these activities to engage students with the global community.

Subjects

citizenship, cultural understanding, geography, global awareness

Grades

3–12

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

5 Reasons Multimedia Presentations Are a Classroom Must

Posted on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 02:00 by James Denby

Encourage creativity, reflection, and confidence through the use of multimedia presentations.

Subjects

English Language Arts, speaking, using supporting evidence, writing, Arts, English-Language Learning, listening, speaking

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

5 Ways to Promote Writing Across the Curriculum

Posted on Mon, 11/23/2015 - 01:01 by James Denby

When everyone teaches writing, everyone wins.

Subjects

writing

Grades

6–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

5 Strategies for Teaching Close Reading with Tech

Posted on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 00:28 by Caitlin Leuenberger

Use these tips and tools to get kids to dive deep into a text.

Subjects

reading, text analysis, using supporting evidence

Grades

6–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Showcase Student Creations with Augmented Reality

Posted on Mon, 04/06/2015 - 01:15 by Chris Casal

Find AR-fueled excitement.

Grades

K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Design Thinking + STEM = Student Engagement!

Posted on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 02:00 by Jennifer Auten

Engage students by solving real-world problems using STEM and creativity!

Subjects

Math, graphing, measurement, money, Arts, design

Grades

Pre-K–5

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Electrify Student Writing with Technology

Posted on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 00:25 by August Deshais

4 Tools to Inspire and Scaffold Genre-Specific Writing

Subjects

writing

Grades

K–5

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Tech Integration Works in the Arts

Posted on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 01:01 by Lisa Suhr

See the creative things teachers and students are doing in the arts.

Subjects

drawing, music theory, music, painting, photography, rhythm, singing

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Labster

Impressive, advanced virtual biotech labs contain glitches

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

10–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Duolingo

Stellar language learning tool levels up skills in bite-size bursts

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web