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ARTICLES

5 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement

Posted on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 02:00 by Jeff Knutson

Give students a chance to connect with each other and be heard.

Subjects

English Language Arts, discussion

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Relationships & Communication

ARTICLES

ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools

Posted on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 14:55 by Christine Elgersma

Here's what educators can do as this technology evolves.

Subjects

writing

Grades

3–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, EdTech, Instruction & Assessment, News & Media Literacy, Privacy & Security

Reviews of Apps & Websites

AllSides for Schools

Civics site offers building blocks for meaningful dialogue

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Blood Typing Game

Emergency room action a great vehicle for learning about trial and error

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

Grades

4–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Pixton

Popular comics platform centers students' creativity

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

WEBINARS & EVENTS

ChatGPT: To Ban or Not to Ban?

2023-03-13T19:00:00

Type

webinar

Audience

Administrator, Librarian, Media Specialist, Teacher, Technology coordinator

Subjects

Health & Wellness, English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grades

4–12

Topics

Education

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being, News & Media Literacy

Reviews of Apps & Websites

FutureSmart

Engaging financial lessons accrue into practical future planning

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

Grades

6–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

A Sailor's Life for Me

Low production values hinder kids reliving War of 1812

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

Grades

3–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Mac, Windows

Reviews of Apps & Websites

DOGO News

Kid-friendly news site enriched by reader supports, timely topics

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

Grades

3–10

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Chrome

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Science4Us

Supplement your science curriculum with fun 5E-guided lessons

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

Grades

K–5

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Scrible

Browser extension helpful for annotation and research organization

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

Grades

8–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: Desmos

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

CURATED LISTS

Tools for Project-Based Learning

Posted on by Tanner Higgin

Top PBL tools for helping students plan and carry out complex work.

Grades

K–12

Reviews of Apps & Websites

IXL

Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills

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

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad

ARTICLES

Quick Digital Citizenship Activities for K–5

Posted on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 20:00 by Kelly Mendoza

Use these short, self-guided digital citizenship activities and create a positive culture around digital learning.

Grades

K–5

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Media Balance