Schoology LMS Reviews

“provides all school info in one spot

Pros

Having all my kids school messages and records in a single spot is fantastic. All the communication and information is right there in one place.

Cons

The organization within the software can be confusing as it tends to open a lot of new windows if we are not using the app.

“Great for both young and advanced students

Pros

This is a great LMS that lets us post advanced work for students while still using an icon-heavy, simple layout for younger kids. When our district moved to standards-based grading, we could build a custom gradebook in Schoology with specific proficiency scales. The options for discussion boards and annotations in courses are also features we love.

Cons

Sharing resources with students is simple for teachers but sharing between teachers is not as easy. They can form groups to post materials but there is no equivalent to Google Drive's make a copy function for entire courses so teachers often have to rebuild content from scratch that could have been duplicated.

“Useful app but has some glitches

Pros

With the Schoology mobile app, you can check grades, access class materials and submit assignments just like on the website. It also lets us sign in with our school Gmail account which means one less password to remember.

Cons

The user interface feels outdated to me and the mobile app is not very user-friendly. We also cannot remove parent accounts linked to students once you no longer need them to view grades. Plus the site frequently errors out during quizzes, tests or assignment submissions.

“reliable but looks a bit old

Pros

The platform is reliable and just works as we rarely run into bugs or technical problems. It also offers a good degree of customization.

Cons

Well the design is very unattractive as it looks clunky and old compared to other common LMS products. It also does not feel as powerful or feature-rich as some other systems I come across.

“Makes organizing the school year simple

Pros

Re-creating a class for a new term is simple and the ability to hide or unhide assignments makes organizing the entire school year a simple task.

Cons

There is really nothing significant to complain about. A while back, the limit on Word documents was an issue but that's been fixed and it now works well with Google apps.

“nothing too special about it

Pros

Posting assignments for students to see clearly and easily is a major benefit.

Cons

It would be better if linked websites did not automatically open within the Schoology window.

“A hub for the whole school

Pros

Our whole district uses Schoology as the LMS for all grades, K-12. Since we use PowerSchool, it connects really well with their other stuff, like the curriculum tools for lesson planning. We also use their Professional Learning part. It makes it simple to set up online training for staff, deliver it through Schoology and automatically track their professional development hours.

Cons

Our middle and high school teachers switched from Canvas and they've been frustrated with the quiz features in Schoology. It would be great if it could create quizzes with rules to randomly generate advanced math questions for each student.

“Perfect for managing school life

Pros

As a parent I really like how easy it is to manage my son's entire academic life through Schoology. Both he and I have been able to stay current with homework, grades and school projects.

Cons

Honestly in the five years I have been using it, I have not come across any real disadvantages.

“a huge advantage for course materials

Pros

Having grades, assignments and all the course materials accessible on a single platform was a huge advantage for us.

Cons

The platform was not as easy to use as others like Google Classroom. We were also limited to attaching just one link or document at a time.

“Helpful for seeing upcoming work

Pros

It is so helpful to see a complete list of assignments that are due soon and what's coming up next.

Cons

One thing I would like to mention is that its user interface can be a bit unclear sometimes.

“Handles assignments well

Pros

I like howit is an easy way to organize work for my students. The assignments are great for collecting and looking at data. I can even make digital rubrics to grade their work.

Cons

The Canvas LMS lets you download a whole class to share with other teachers which seems like a much easier way to collaborate. A lot of the add-ons and embedded features in it aren't very interactive and need a lot of troubleshooting.

“Modern yet simple layout

Pros

The layout is clear and it is easy to use. I also liked being able to add links to previous learning materials like Microsoft Sway presentations.

Cons

There was room for standard learning materials but during my use, I found it lacked space for highly interactive learning activities.

“easy for students but hard for me

Pros

It does the basic things really well and my students can figure it out, which is a big deal because they're all learning english as a second language.

Cons

It's not always easy Figuring out how to add something at the top of a list instead of the bottom? I never would have found that on my own (you have to hover until a green line appears). It also just looks really old-fashioned, like DOS or something.

“connects well with other platforms

Pros

Schoology connected pretty well with other educational platforms we use which I like the most about it.

Cons

With so many different features, it can feel a bit overwhelming when you first start using it.

“simple setup for my classes

Pros

Setting up several different classes was a very simple process. It is also a great system for my students, as they had no trouble figuring out how to locate and turn in their work.

Cons

Communicating with students was difficult because they did not seem to receive alerts. There also were not many options for customizing our course site.

“Good free features but not for New Zealand

Pros

The free version came with a surprising number of useful features which makes it better than many.

Cons

To me the system felt very American-centric and did not adapt well to the New Zealand education system which uses different levels and structures.

“organized tool for my class

Pros

I use this in two ways. First, I use it for my individual classes. I can post lesson stuff and activities in a really organized way. My students can always get to it and it's super easy for me to upload and keep everything sorted. I use it at least every week, especially for bigger projects or when I want to give my kids extra resources. We also use it for professional stuff. My whole school district uses it to share curriculum resources like daily lessons, unit plans, all of that with every teacher. It's also easy to find and organize last year's curriculum in the same spot.

Cons

Some of the outside resources don't integrate smoothly. It can be a bit clunky.

“easy to create and grade quizzes

Pros

Creating various kinds of quizzes and tests is pretty easy with Schoology.

Cons

The automatic grading feature would mark answers as wrong for minor spacing or punctuation differences, forcing me to manually correct the mistakes.

“easy building quizzes and tests

Pros

The way you can build quizzes and tests is something I really like.

Cons

One thing I noticed is that creating new quizzes and assigning them across several classes is a challenging process.

“Made my teaching job simpler

Pros

This platform has made my job as a teacher so much simpler. I have used many different gradebook systems over 15 years and it is easily the best. Also it is very simple and easy to learn. Plus I like that I can quickly message my students and their parents if there is an issue. It is also a huge benefit that kids can check their live grades and see any missing work. A top feature is importing assignments through Blackboard which then grades the responses automatically. You can create new assignments, edit old ones and there is a section to save all your work from previous years. Our county's switch to Schoology has been a lifesaver for me.

Cons

The only minor issue is that clicking through pages too quickly can trigger an error but this does not really impact the overall quality of the tool.

“managed grade tracking for students and parents

Pros

Keeping grades for all my students is very simple with this platform. Educators can create assignments that grade themselves automatically. A major advantage is that it lets both students and parents stay up to date on their overall grade.

Cons

There is a bit of a learning curve when we first start using it but after spending a few days exploring the website, we able to easily figure out how the program works.

“One of the Best LMS in Online Schooling

Pros

When we shifted from face-to-face to online classes, we started using Schoology. In the start, as a first-time user who is not very tech-savvy, I was concerned it would be difficult to navigate and overly complicated. However, it turned out to be quite the opposite. It proved to be beginner-friendly and easy for both students and professors to use.

Cons

I genuinely have no complaints about Schoology. It was very helpful when I transitioned from face to face to online classes.

“Great product

Pros

I really like the badges feature. I also like that I can upload assignments and view student work.

Cons

I wish I could get it to integrate with Powerschool.

“User Friendly

Pros

The patform easily accessible and user-friendly.

Cons

What I like the least is that it takes a while to load the grades.

“Better than our previous system

Pros

The ease of use is a major plus. The student portal operates smoothly and switching between classes is simple. There are numerous options for adding different types of questions to assessments and organizing everything is pretty simple.

Cons

It would be great to have more options for displaying content. Although we have found some workarounds to add a few variations to the basic listing style, it is not simple as we thought. Adding a bit more flair would be appreciated.

“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.

“Good for video, hard for lessons

Pros

The most useful part for me is being able to upload videos.

Cons

It is very difficult for elementary school. Uploading lessons and creating links felt cumbersome.

“easy to manage

Pros

It is user-friendly and easy to use. It helps me as an admin because I can help and manage things without having to log in as someone else. It's also just a great educational platform.

Cons

The integration with PowerSchool is still lacking, so our users need two accounts and it creates extra work for teachers. Customer support is also hard to reach sometimes. While they do help, it's difficult to explain my issues and get a quick fix.

“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.

“Has everything I need!

Pros

You can upload a ton of materials and share them with your students anytime.

Cons

I can't think of a downside. It has everything I could ask for.

“Amazing solution

Pros

It's a web-based learning system, so it's way more convenient for both teachers and students.

Cons

For me, a possible downside is cheating during exams.

“A platform to build & share knowledge

Pros

Its a platform for both students and teachers to build knowledge. It's also a way for teachers to keep students engaged even outside of class.

Cons

The feature where teachers create their own content is both good and bad. Good because teachers are involved but bad because it's prone to errors.

“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.

“Schoology a virtual classroom.

Pros

Creating a virtual classroom and uploading material for student access is a straightforward process.

Cons

For students other virtual classroom platforms are more userfriendly and accessing shared documents proves challenging.

“Easy to use

Pros

The feature to assign tasks track student progress and choose items for teacher grading is appreciated. The automatic integration and sync with PowerSchool are particularly favored.

Cons

There was an adjustment period to add standards but overall there were no negative experiences.

“Schoology

Pros

The software's ability to track attendance and maintain student records is praised with positive sentiments toward parental access.

Cons

The primary flaw lies in the difficulty our staff encountered in getting accustomed to the software.

“Schoology is our GoTo

Pros

Schoology has become our goto learning management system seamlessly connected to Powerschool. It offers more than just virtual learning allowing students to access class materials files and teacher notes. It also provides parents with insight into the materials their children are using for coursework.

Cons

While Schoology is excellent some addons and connected apps can be glitchy at times.

“Very UserFriendly Experience

Pros

I find Schoology extremely userfriendly especially in terms of tracking grades and managing assignments. All coursework can be easily completed and submitted through the software.

Cons

I had no dislikes Schoology met my expectations on all fronts.

“Schoology is our goto

Pros

As the Learning Management System connected to PowerSchool Schoology goes beyond virtual learning enabling comprehensive classwork review and parent engagement.

Cons

The addons and connected apps can be prone to glitches.

“Very easy to use

Pros

Displaying grades and easily managing assignments through the software are liked features.

Cons

There were no dislikes the overall experience was positive.

“My Experience Using Schoology

Pros

Schoology excels in course management offering effective organization and content structuring. It also provides valuable collaboration and communication tools enhancing interaction between teachers and students. The assessment and grading features simplify the process allowing for efficient student progress tracking.

Cons

The assignment setup and grading process can be timeconsuming especially with larger class sizes or complex grading criteria. Additionally the reporting and analytics capabilities could be more advanced.

“Schoology A Versatile Learning Platform

Pros

Schoology offers a versatile platform for organizing classrooms tracking grades in realtime providing resources to students and facilitating regular communication with both students and parents.

Cons

I have very few if any complaints about Schoology it has proven to be the best learning platform I have used.

“Schoology AllinOne Resource for Educators

Pros

Schoology's ability to help organize classrooms provide realtime grade visibility and enable efficient communication with students and parents is highly valuable.

Cons

I can hardly find any aspects of Schoology that I dislike it has truly been an exceptional learning platform for me.