Schoology Software

Needs improvements

Pros

I appreciate the proposal to enhance my weekly school activities organization within my agenda.

Cons

I find it overwhelming with the abundance of features accessing what I require proves challenging.

Less complicated the Blackboard

Pros

It boasts a streamlined system without any clunkiness.

Cons

It requires additional features particularly there's room for improvement in the administration of tests.

Classroom Management With Schoology

Pros

Facilitating classroom management it is userfriendly making tasks more efficient.

Cons

The capability to print assessments was lacking.

Facebook for Schools

Pros

The newsfeed and the option to incorporate other tools into classes are highly advantageous.

Cons

Occasionally the grading function didn't function properly and configuring it correctly could be challenging.

Schoology Can be. Lifesaver

Pros

Schoology is an excellent platform for remote learning or granting students access to materials at home.

Cons

Initially it was a bit overwhelming but with usage it becomes more manageable.

Good place for many things

Pros

I appreciate that Schoology serves as a comprehensive solution. It enables me to share course content assign and grade tasks and communicate with students. The grading process is simple and unlike other platforms it's easy to view each student's scores. Additionally I value the ability to access archived courses and have everything readily available.

Cons

I'm disappointed that I can't remove courses on my own. There have been instances where I was assigned courses that weren't mine requiring me to contact the admin. This process became time-consuming and tedious eventually leading me to give up.

Schoology for Practice Quizzes

Pros

The capacity to generate quizzes from a question bank enhances security and provides an accurate measure of student understanding.

Cons

The switch from a free to a paid platform is a notable aspect.

Schoology Effective but Outdated Interface

Pros

I have had a positive experience using Schoology especially in terms of its seamless integration with our selfhosted Powerschool server. The system's uptime is commendable and their communication during downtime is excellent. I appreciate the ability to enhance its features through plugins like NoRedInk. Moreover teachers on our campus have been actively utilizing the platform for more than just the basics and the support provided is topnotch.

Cons

The user interface of Schoology feels outdated and reminiscent of the 90s which can be a bit of a drawback. One major inconvenience for our admin team is the absence of the masquerade feature which we used in the past to quickly address teacherrelated setup errors. Instead we now have to request login credentials from the teachers making the process less straightforward.

Schoology Simplified Virtual Classroom Creation

Pros

Creating virtual classrooms and uploading materials for students is relatively easy on Schoology. It simplifies the process allowing instructors to efficiently share course content with their students.

Cons

However some students find it more convenient to use other virtual classroom platforms and accessing shared documents can be challenging for them.

Schoology good functionality but GUI is dated and needs additional admin functions

Pros

The synchronization with our selfhosted PowerSchool server is excellent with high uptime. The ability to implement additional features via plugins like NoRedInk is commendable. Teachers are utilizing the product effectively and the support received is excellent.

Cons

Schoology's GUI exhibits a dated appearance reminiscent of the 90s and MSFT Access. The absence of the masquerade feature allowing admins to log in as teachers for quick error fixes is a drawback. Obtaining teacher login credentials has become a more complex process.