Schoology
The LMS that connects learning.
Overview
Schoology, part of PowerSchool, is a learning management system that provides a central hub for learning. It allows teachers to create and distribute content, manage assignments, and communicate with students and parents. Its familiar, social media-style interface is designed to be intuitive for K-12 users.
✨ Key Features
- Course and assignment management
- Assessment and grading tools
- Communication and collaboration features
- Parent and student portals
- Integration with SIS and third-party apps
- 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 (4)
✅ Best For
- District-wide LMS implementation in K-12
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Higher education
- 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, limited features.
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