Anonymous
Not Specified, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“It works, but better options out there.”
Pros
The ability to set up folders and organize courses according to preferences is well-received. Though there was a learning curve, announcements and student messaging were deemed easy to use.
Cons
As a specialist teacher, challenges include confusion regarding collaboration with classroom teachers, difficulties in giving feedback, and issues with assignment submissions. The platform's appearance, lack of modernity, and limited social sharing options are also noted.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
7
Emily
Design, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Easy to Use”
Pros
Schoology offers numerous organizational options, making calendar use and homework submission easy. Its user-friendly design allows even kindergarten-aged kids to navigate, integrating well with Google products.
Cons
Variable load times are reported, with a suggestion to open in a separate window for proper folder functionality.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Heidi
Education Management, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“A Must With Teaching!”
Pros
Schoology enables students to store materials and resources online at any time.
Cons
Initial overwhelming feelings and difficulty in locating items are common challenges reported by users.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Nasiyah
E-Learning, 1-10 employees
“Hard to use, easy to build with”
Pros
The interface's clutter-free design, ease of login, and price range are noted as positive aspects.
Cons
Criticisms include tedious and confusing folder setup, lack of branding in the free version, and issues with the user experience/interface.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Mindi
Primary/Secondary Education, 500+ employees
More than a year
“A great learning management system, takes some time to learn the features!”
Pros
The ability to save and share resources across courses and with colleagues is appreciated by this teacher-librarian.
Cons
Schoology's learning curve is acknowledged, with users finding the abundance of functions challenging initially.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
6
Functionality
10
Tobin
Education Management, 101-500 employees
More than a year
“Service Dropouts Unstable Nonexistent User Support”
Pros
Despite occasional instability, the user was able to transition to a more paperless approach using Schoology.
Cons
Critical remarks involve service instability on the East Coast during West Coast school hours, leading to crashes and unavailability. Allegations of misinformation on status pages are made.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
5
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
Melanie
E-Learning, 51-100 employees
Less than a year
“Pros for online teaching”
Pros
The decision to switch to Schoology from Google Classroom is considered a positive move, especially for its user-friendly interface and options for hiding and publishing content.
Cons
The application is deemed user-friendly for teachers, but students face struggles, especially when changes aren't immediately visible after unpublishing.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
7
Functionality
9
Angela
Education Management, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Schoology Struggle”
Pros
The flexibility for teachers and students to use Schoology in both traditional and virtual settings is highlighted.
Cons
Discrepancies are noted in Schoology's integration with PowerSchool, leading to extra work for teachers.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
8
Angela
Primary/Secondary Education, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Versatile Learning Management System”
Pros
Schoology's instrumental role in providing learning opportunities, whether in the classroom or during at-home learning, is recognized.
Cons
Posting Google Applications is deemed time-consuming, requiring individual attachment in each class.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
7
Functionality
9
Pamela
Primary/Secondary Education, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Schoology is a great Learning Management System”
Pros
Schoology's critical role in assisting teachers during the pandemic by putting curriculum online for sick or quarantined students and facilitating communication is emphasized.
Cons
Confusion arises in determining the most efficient ways to assign tasks like Google Forms and website links due to multiple methods available.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Brandon
E-Learning, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Use a different service”
Pros
Positive features for sharing items are acknowledged in Schoology.
Cons
Schoology is criticized for being slow and requiring numerous steps for simple tasks, leading to a decision against using the service.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
5
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
7
Amanda
E-Learning, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Schoology for Learning”
Pros
Schoology is praised for its extensive features that enhance classroom management efficiency, including attendance tracking, course material posting, and a robust discussion board.
Cons
The platform's numerous features necessitate a dedicated learning period.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Kathi
Education Management, 500+ employees
Less than a year
“Great for virtual learning”
Pros
Despite a quick introduction to Schoology before virtual teaching, the user commends its ease of use, allowing for individualized learning and assessment. The software's integration of materials is appreciated.
Cons
Concerns include the separation of assessment setup and due dates, with a desire for a unified location. Additionally, the bulk edit button is suggested to include a link for altering questions.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Tara
Education Management, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Virtual Learning Experts”
Pros
Schoology may seem overwhelming initially but becomes easy to grasp when uploading material. The availability of user guides and tips on the website proves helpful. It facilitates virtual teaching during the pandemic.
Cons
Uploading certain content, like Google Forms, is considered somewhat complicated within the platform.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Matthew
Higher Education, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Clutch for shifting to online learning”
Pros
The decision to choose Schoology is attributed to its impactful features, including being free, offering controls for course instructors, and creating safeguards for academic integrity. It is praised for controls against cheating and supporting various test writing features.
Cons
Difficulty preventing immediate student access to grades after exams is noted, requiring further exploration for first-time users.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Cassandra
E-Learning, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Not User Friendly”
Pros
The user appreciates Schoology's features, allowing for the organization of units into folders and subfolders. The integration with Skyward is noted as a positive aspect.
Cons
Challenges are outlined in posting assignments and materials, particularly items pulled offline, and difficulties in maintaining synchronization with Skyward.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
6
terria
Education Management, 101-500 employees
Less than a year
“Using Schoology as Educator”
Pros
The best aspect of this software is the capability to create assessments that directly link to the power schools gradebook. I love the versatility in assessment types and the fact that Schoology automatically grades assignments. Furthermore I appreciate that the assignments are visible on the calendar for all students.
Cons
The software's glitches are the least appealing aspect. There are instances when students and parents encounter difficulties accessing the site.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Courtney
Hospital & Health Care, 500+ employees
Less than 6 months
“Perfect for Virtual Learning”
Pros
This software is user-friendly for both myself (as a parent) and my daughter (as a student). It provides easy access to classes and virtual learning.
Cons
Initially there were a few glitches as teachers parents and students familiarized themselves with it. However those issues no longer persist.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Danya
E-Learning, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Schoology is a great tool for older students”
Pros
I appreciate receiving notifications whenever a course is updated. Having multiple courses in one place is incredibly useful.
Cons
As an adult enrolled in a class I find it challenging to locate updates if I don't click through notifications. Navigating the platform may be difficult for younger students.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
8
Rachael
Education Management, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Schoology”
Pros
Schoology simplifies online learning. It allows you to create tests that students can take directly on the site saving me a significant amount of time on grading.
Cons
Schoology is an excellent resource but discovering all its fantastic features requires some exploration.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10