Common Sense Education's Best EdTech Winners

Top Pick

Over the years, Common Sense Education editors and reviewers have rated and reviewed hundreds of learning tools, using our research-backed rubric and rigorous evaluative process. Since 2013, we've compiled annual lists of the top-rated tools that stood out as some of the most innovative, effective, and enjoyable. They're rated highly for engagement, pedagogy, and support, and they're available across platforms as mobile apps, Chrome apps, and online resources. Check out our lists for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 below - these tools span grades and content areas, so you're sure to find something new to try!

Best EdTech of 2013

AlphaTots Publisher: Spinlight Studio Clever interactive games introduce letter sounds, action words	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Jake and the Never Land Pirates Publisher: LeapFrog Ahoy! Pirate game chock full of math treasures	Grades Pre-K-K Type Game Price 24.99 Platforms LeapFrog games Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
SesameStreet.org Visit Website: http://www.sesamestreet.org Everything you love about the TV show, customizable and on demand	Grades Pre-K-K Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Sid's Science Fair Publisher: PBS KIDS Good interactive way for young kids to learn and practice science	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Kinect Sesame Street TV Publisher: Microsoft Studios Sesame Street goes digital to get kids counting and reading	Grades Pre-K-1 Type Game Price 29.99 Platforms Xbox 360 Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Love to Count by Pirate Trio Publisher: Next is Great Hundreds of tasks and swashbuckling fun for new math learners	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $3.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Montessori Letter Sounds - Phonics in English, Spanish, French & Italian Publisher: Les Trois Elles Interactive Thoughtfully designed, self-paced games bring letters, sounds to life	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
PBS KIDS Lab Visit Website: http://pbskids.org/lab/ Explore outstanding new math and language additions to PBS KIDS family	Grades Pre-K-2 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Starfall.com Visit Website: http://www.starfall.com/ Well-designed literacy site with great activities for new readers	Grades Pre-K-2 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Curiosityville Visit Website: http://www.curiosityville.com Highly engaging, age-appropriate site with delightful games	Grades Pre-K-3 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 3
Feel Electric! Publisher: Sesame Street Express and identify emotions with hip Electric Company hosts	Grades K-2 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Starfall Learn to Read Publisher: Starfall Education Delight emergent readers with lively phonics lessons	Grades K-2 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
BrainPOP Jr. Visit Website: http://www.brainpopjr.com Top-notch educational videos a boon for elementary school teachers	Grades K-3 Type Website Price From $175 Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Marble Math Junior Publisher: Artgig Studio Sticky math practice encourages kids to keep playing, maze after maze	Grades K-3 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Oh Noah! Visit Website: http://pbskids.org/noah/index.html Comforting character makes second-language mistakes no big deal	Grades K-3 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Lawrence Hall of Science: 24/7 Science Visit Website: http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/ First-class site for science games and investigations	Grades K-5 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 3
DreamBox Learning Math Publisher: DreamBox Learning Individualized, game-based math adapts to kids' needs	Grades K-8 Type Game Price 12.95/month Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Khan Academy Visit Website: http://www.khanacademy.org Missions boost learning with balance of focus, freedom to explore	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: The Magic School Bus: Oceans Publisher: LeapFrog Dive deep into the ocean and learn about the creatures that live there	Grades 1-3 Type Game Price 24.99 Platforms LeapFrog games Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Numbers League Publisher: Bent Castle Software, LLC Beat bad guys with math in super-fun, super-powerful practice app	Grades 1-4 Type App Price $3.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
National Geographic Kids Visit Website: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com Stunning photos and in-depth stories of Earth's peoples and wildlife	Grades 1-6 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Britannica Kids: Solar System Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc Blast off to learning with articles, puzzles, games, and more	Grades 1-8 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Marble Math Publisher: Artgig Studio Marvelous mazes make for engaging math practice	Grades 3-5 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
DragonBox Algebra 5+ Publisher: WeWantToKnow AS Mesmerizing step-by-step puzzler sets the foundation for algebra	Grades 4-8 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone, Apps for Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Gamestar Mechanic Publisher: Institute of Play and E-Line Media Captivating manga romp teaches kids game design	Grades 4-9 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Geo Walk HD - 3D World Fact Book Publisher: Vito Technology Dazzling look at the world via an interactive atlas	Grades 5-8 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Lifeboat to Mars Publisher: PBS Kids Go Fantastic ecosystem sim makes learning biology fun	Grades 5-8 Type Game Price Free Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Roman Town This product is no longer available. Publisher: Dig-It Games Puzzles and mini-games make Roman history come alive	Grades 6-7 Type Game Price 39.99 Platforms Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
iCivics Visit Website: http://www.icivics.org/ Exceptionally well-designed games, lesson plans demystify government	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Codecademy Visit Website: http://www.codecademy.com Terrific hands-on coding practice with live feedback	Grades 7-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
SAT Word Slam Publisher: Slammin Productions Creative SAT prep mixes humor with well-researched word lists	Grades 9-12 Type App Price Free - $3.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4

Best EdTech of 2014

Cookie Monster's Challenge Publisher: PBS KIDS Unique games help young kids build essential school-readiness skills	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Gracie & Friends Birthday Cafe Publisher: First 8 Studios at WGBH Numbers-and-quantity game has precise focus and superb scaffolding	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price Free Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 3
Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Classroom Edition Publisher: Hooked on Phonics Research-based curriculum adapts beautifully to fun, easy-to-use app	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $49.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
TinyTap, Create interactive lessons & games Publisher: TinyTap Ltd. Book-and-game builder empowers creativity, boasts vast content library	Grades Pre-K-5 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
ReadWorks Visit Website: http://www.readworks.org/ An ELA teacher's one-stop shop for reading-comprehension resources	Grades K-8 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Nearpod Publisher: Panarea Interactive, multimedia slide shows engage students and provide feedback	Grades K-12 Type App Price Free, Paid Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome, Apps for Windows, Mac Apps Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Teaching Channel Visit Website: https://www.teachingchannel.org See colleagues in action with digital PD for discussion and reflection	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free, Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Teaching Tolerance Visit Website: http://www.tolerance.org/ Thought-provoking classroom resources support diversity education	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
The Land of Venn - Geometric Defense Publisher: iMagine Machine LLC Brilliant, wacky adventure game seamlessly integrates geometry	Grades 1-4 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
LightSail Publisher: LightSail Inc. Robust, responsive reading tool measures meaningful literacy outcomes	Grades 1-12 Type App Price By subscription Platforms Android, iPad, Chrome Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Newsela Visit Website: https://newsela.com/ Absorbing daily news stories offer kids just-right learning content	Grades 2-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
PlayPosit Visit Website: http://www.playposit.com/ Simple design makes it easy to jump into interactive video	Grades 2-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Shadow Puppet Edu Publisher: Shadow Puppet Inc. Resource-rich video slide-show creator a gem for a variety of classrooms	Grades 2-12 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Contraption Maker Publisher: Spotkin Solve problems, puzzles, brain teasers while creating wacky machines	Grades 3-8 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Think Through Math Visit Website: http://www.thinkthroughmath.com/ Great adaptive learning comes with live teacher support, unique rewards	Grades 3-10 Type Website Price Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
EdPuzzle Visit Website: https://edpuzzle.com/ Crop, customize, and remix online videos for your classroom	Grades 3-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Twelve a Dozen Publisher: Bossa Studios Ltd. Engrossing math platformer puts problem-solving skills to the test	Grades 4-8 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Classcraft Visit Website: http://www.classcraft.com Track behavior, motivate students with clever, cooperative game	Grades 4-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
LittleBigPlanet 2 Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Accessible yet deep game creator will dazzle and challenge	Grades 4-12 Type Game Price 19.99 Platforms PS3 Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Possible Worlds Publisher: Center for Children and Technology Entertaining, well-researched games correct scientific misconceptions	Grades 4-12 Type Game Price Free Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
ThinkCERCA Visit Website: http://www.thinkcerca.com Critical-reading program buoyed by high-interest texts, clear structure	Grades 4-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
GameMaker: Studio Publisher: YoYo Games Ltd. One of the best creation tools available for aspiring game developers	Grades 5-12 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
Journey Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Gorgeous, moving adventure -- a jewel of social and emotional learning	Grades 5-12 Type Game Price $14.99 Platforms PS3, PS4 Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Facing History and Ourselves Visit Website: https://www.facinghistory.org/ A wealth of resources explore racism, prejudice, and anti-Semitism	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Papo & Yo Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Powerful tale of alcoholism uses puzzles and metaphor to build empathy	Grades 6-12 Type Game Price 14.99 Platforms Linux, Mac, PS3, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Portal 2 Puzzle Maker Publisher: Valve Mind-bending level editor for beloved physics game	Grades 7-12 Type Game Price $19.99 Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5

Best EdTech of 2015

Endless Wordplay: School Edition Publisher: Originator Inc. Rhymes, phonetic approach, silly animations help kids construct words	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price $14.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Metamorphabet Publisher: Vectorpark.com Explore an animated alphabet with this magical interactive gem	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price $3.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
DragonBox Numbers Publisher: WeWantToKnow AS Explore the concept of numbers through puzzles and fun gameplay	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $7.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Thinkrolls 2 Publisher: AVOKIDDO Young learners roll through mazes, discover rigorous physics concepts	Grades Pre-K-1 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
MarcoPolo Weather Publisher: MarcoPolo Learning Adorable sandbox tool lets kids safely explore, experiment, observe	Grades Pre-K-2 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Easy Studio - Introduction to Animation Publisher: Les Trois Elles Interactive Ideal, easy-to-use way to help kids learn basic animation	Grades K-2 Type App Price $3.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Ocean Forests Publisher: Bright World eBooks Young learners explore biodiversity in gorgeous undersea world	Grades K-2 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Crazy Gears Publisher: Seven Academy Highly applicable STEM-themed free play; easy appeal for wide audience	Grades K-3 Type App Price $1.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Mystery Science Visit Website: http://mysteryscience.com Big questions, kids' curiosity drive thoughtful science curriculum	Grades K-5 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Seesaw: The Learning Journal Publisher: Seesaw, Inc. Versatile digital portfolio appeals to teachers, students, and parents	Grades K-12 Type App Price Free, Paid Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Simple Machines by Tinybop Publisher: Tinybop Excellent elementary NGSS engineering practices embedded in fun games	Grades K-5 Type App Price 2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
The Robot Factory by Tinybop Publisher: Tinybop Improve designs, collect favorites in robot creation sandbox	Grades K-8 Type App Price $3.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Fruity Fractions Publisher: Lighthouse Learning Stellar tool builds rock-solid foundational understanding	Grades 1-3 Type App Price 2.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
Mystery Word Town - Sight Word Spelling Publisher: Artgig Studio Old West crime-fighting takes kids on a spelling adventure	Grades 1-4 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Words for Osmo Publisher: Tangible Play Inc Versatile word game challenges across content areas and abilities	Grades 1-6 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Inventioneers Full Version Publisher: Filimundus AB Budding engineers create design solutions with fun physics puzzler	Grades 2-8 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Fire phone Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Wizard School Publisher: Duck Duck Moose Curated videos and creative challenges ignite active learning	Grades 2-8 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
Curiosity Machine Visit Website: https://www.curiositymachine.org Kids build, share, receive pro feedback with awesome engineering site	Grades 2-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Earth Primer Publisher: Chaim Gingold Earth comes alive with interactive textbook; some content lacks depth	Grades 3-6 Type App Price $9.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4
Monster Heart Medic Publisher: The Lawrence Hall of Science Brilliant medical sim engages kids, promotes heart-healthy lifestyle	Grades 3-6 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Woot Math Visit Website: https://www.wootmath.com Woot! Woot! Truly adaptive lessons support concept building	Grades 3-7 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Zoombinis Publisher: Technical Education Research Centers, Inc. Classic logic puzzler gets a beautiful new look	Grades 3-8 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Apps for Windows, Mac Apps Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Formative Visit Website: http://www.goformative.com Superb real-time assessment tool a fit for BYOD, 1-to-1	Grades 3-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
iBiome -- Wetland Publisher: Springbay Studio Ltd. Smartly designed environmental sim great for learning about ecosystems	Grades 4-8 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Starting Shakespeare Publisher: Deeper Richer Scaffolded activities introduce Macbeth and Midsummer to young readers	Grades 4-8 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 3
Hopscotch For Schools: Learn to code, make cool things, have fun. Publisher: Hopscotch Technologies Programming blocks give good balance of freedom vs. constraint	Grades 4-9 Type App Price $9.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Canva - Graphic Design & Photo Editing Publisher: Canva Pty Ltd. Create snazzy designs in seconds with flexible, cloud-based tool	Grades 4-12 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
CueThink Visit Website: http://www.cuethink.com/ Social approach to problem-solving promotes deep math learning	Grades 4-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Elegy for a Dead World Publisher: Popcannibal Compelling sci-fi world imagined -- and written -- by its players	Grades 4-12 Type Game Price $14.99 Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
The Waste Land Publisher: Touchpress Limited Stellar performances, great media bring Eliot's masterpiece to life	Grades 11-12 Type App Price $13.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Mosa Mack Science Visit Website: https://www.mosamack.com/ Engaging design challenges turn kids into actual science detectives	Grades 5-8 Type Website Price Free, Free to Try Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Motion Force Publisher: Filament Games Thrilling projectile puzzle game features solid physics principles	Grades 5-10 Type Game Price $5.99 Platforms Linux, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
GameMaker: Studio Publisher: YoYo Games Ltd. One of the best creation tools available for aspiring game developers	Grades 5-12 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
Never Alone (Kisima Innitchuna) Publisher: E-Line Media Illuminating native Alaskan folktale supports SEL skills	Grades 5-12 Type Game Price 14.99 Platforms PS4, Windows, Xbox One Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Chalkup Visit Website: https://www.chalkup.co Elegant LMS tool keeps classroom conversation, collaboration going	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
NOVA Labs Visit Website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/ Online science, mastered: exceptional content within meaningful tasks	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
The Orchestra Publisher: Touch Press LLP Stellar interactive features bring classical music vibrantly to life	Grades 6-12 Type App Price $13.99 Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 3
SketchUp Visit Website: http://www.sketchup.com/ Make learning meaningful through 3D design	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Tinkercad Visit Website: http://www.tinkercad.com Amazingly simple yet powerful and flexible online CAD tool	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Zygote Body Visit Website: http://www.zygotebody.com/ Control, create, and explore stunning 3-D human body visuals	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free, Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Project Ed Visit Website: https://contests.projected.com/ Aspiring filmmakers converge to create video content for the classroom	Grades 7-10 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Construct 2 Publisher: Scirra Standout, pro-caliber game-dev tool still great for novices	Grades 7-12 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Extrasolar Publisher: Lazy 8 Studios Immersive exoplanet exploration game makes sleuths out of rover drivers	Grades 7-12 Type Game Price Free, Paid Platforms Linux, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Genius Visit Website: http://www.genius.com Collaborative tool lets kids annotate songs, literature, news	Grades 7-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Kaizena Visit Website: https://kaizena.com/ Make feedback count, save time assessing digital work on Google Drive	Grades 7-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Vidcode Visit Website: http://www.vidcode.io/ Cool coding tool tuned to teen girls' passions aids creativity	Grades 8-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy Visit Website: http://www.adameducation.com/aiaonline Explore detailed images with powerful, customizable anatomy curriculum	Grades 9-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
Global Oneness Project Visit Website: https://www.globalonenessproject.org/ Dynamic multimedia resources explore life experiences around the world	Grades 9-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Parable of the Polygons Visit Website: http://ncase.me/polygons/ Dynamic interactive helps classrooms explore topics of bias, diversity	Grades 9-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Romeo and Juliet (Enhanced Edition) Publisher: The New Book Press, LLC Excellent side-by-side dramatization and text bring the Bard to life	Grades 9-12 Type App Price $19.99 Platforms iPad, Mac Apps Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4

Best EdTech of 2016

Gracie & Friends Lemonade Stand Publisher: First 8 Studios at WGBH Interactive games thoroughly address small, focused learning goal	Grades Pre-K-K Type App Price Free Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
HangArt: Play Hangman, Draw Pictures, Tell Stories Publisher: Literary Safari Inc. Games, creative activities give 360-degree view of common sight words	Grades Pre-K-3 Type App Price $1.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Zearn Visit Website: https://www.zearn.org/ Innovative combo of live small-group instruction and online math lessons	Grades K-5 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Redbird Mathematics Visit Website: http://redbirdlearning.com/our-offerings/digital-curriculum/#mathematics Excellent adaptive math for flipped or blended classrooms	Grades K-7 Type Website Price Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Lifeliqe Publisher: LifeLiQe, Inc. Impressive, interactive 3D models augment classroom learning	Grades K-12 Type App Price Free to Try, Paid Platforms iPad, Apps for Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
DragonBox Big Numbers Publisher: WeWantToKnow AS Carrot-and-stick arithmetic app makes students fluent in regrouping	Grades 1-4 Type App Price $7.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
MetKids Visit Website: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/metkids/ Whimsical, kid-friendly intro to the wide world of art	Grades 1-6 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
The Infinite Arcade by Tinybop Publisher: Tinybop Simple game-design app has endless creative potential	Grades 2-5 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
littleBits Invent Publisher: littleBits Electronics Inc. Top-notch tool empowers kids to invent, build, and control wirelessly	Grades 2-8 Type App Price Free, Paid Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Smithsonian Learning Lab Visit Website: https://learninglab.si.edu/ Discover, create, remix, and share Smithsonian resources	Grades 4-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
CommonLit Visit Website: http://commonlit.org/ Feature-rich literacy resource offers superb support for readers	Grades 5-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Autodesk Design Academy Visit Website: http://academy.autodesk.com Outstanding project-based tutorials for popular engineering software	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
InsertLearning Visit Website: http://docentedu.com/ Useful Chrome extension lets teachers add interactivity to websites	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Ken Burns Dynamic video clips explore cultural themes throughout U.S. history	Grades 6-12 Type App Price $9.99 Full Version Platforms iPad Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Lab4Physics Publisher: Lab4U Inc. Bring physics to life using lab sensors built right into your smartphone	Grades 6-12 Type App Price Free, Free to Try, Paid Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
NASA Global Climate Change - Vital Signs of the Planet Visit Website: http://climate.nasa.gov Tons of climate change info from expert sources in one easy place	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Pathbrite Visit Website: https://pathbrite.com Create, organize, assess sleek digital portfolios	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
The PocketLab Publisher: Myriad Sensors Gather and analyze live data anywhere	Grades 6-12 Type App Price Free, Paid Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, Chrome, Windows Phone Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
Code School Visit Website: https://www.codeschool.com/ Awesome interactive coding lessons can make anyone a programmer	Grades 9-12 Type Website Price Free, Paid Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Gone Home Publisher: The Fullbright Company Compelling narrative game fosters empathy, self-reflection	Grades 9-12 Type Game Price $19.99 Platforms Linux, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5

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