Schoology
A learning management system that brings together the best K-12 learning management system with assessment and professional development.
Overview
Schoology, now part of PowerSchool, is a learning management system designed specifically for the K-12 market. It provides a central hub for students, teachers, and parents to connect and access learning materials. Schoology's features are tailored to the needs of K-12 classrooms, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication.
✨ Key Features
- Course and content management
- Assessment and grading tools
- Communication and collaboration features
- Integration with PowerSchool SIS
- Mobile apps
- Standards-based grading
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on the K-12 market
- Social media-like interface for ease of use
- Deep integration with the PowerSchool ecosystem (SIS, etc.)
Unique Value: Offers a user-friendly, collaborative hub for all K-12 learning activities, tightly integrated with student information systems.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Widely used by K-12 school districts to create a unified digital learning environment.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Higher education institutions, which may require more advanced features.
- Corporate training.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more robust, district-level feature set than Google Classroom, while often being perceived as more user-friendly for K-12 than Canvas.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Basic version for individual teachers with limited features.
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