Opiniones de Schoology

La enseñanza en casa

Comentarios: Es muy buena en general, se trada un poco poder aprender a utilizar todos los recursos con que cuenta la plataforma pero una vez aprendido Schoology se convierte en una herramienta amigable para la enseñanza y aprendizaje.

Puntos a favor:

La posibilidad de integrar elementos externos, la colaboración con otros docentes y el poder estar comunicado con los alumnos en forma constante por foros , mensajes o avisos.

Puntos en contra:

Para algunas funcionalidades se hace un poco dificil implementarlas, como por ejemplo para crear un banco de preguntas y también para establecer un puntaje adaptado al sistema que utilicemos

Aplicación para clases virtuales, Schoology

Comentarios: A pesar de tener la necesidad de usarlo me agobiaba tener que entrar a esta aplicación, teniendo en cuenta que quizás haya muchas mejores.

Puntos a favor:

Lo más destacable de la aplicación es que no necesita muchas adiciones externas para realizar sus acciones, por ejemplo se pueden guardar y observar a la vez diferentes documentos. Es una plataforma fácil de entender y con la ayuda de tu instructor podrás encontrar todos los documentos que él pueda llegar a subir.

Puntos en contra:

Su plataforma en línea no es agradable a la vista, se ve muy simple, pero no de manera agradable.

Uso Schoology con mis estudiantes

Comentarios: Aporta ventajas de no tener que entrar a Crea en una computadora, puedes abrir la plataforma directo en el celular, estando en cualquier lugar.

Puntos a favor:

Me gusta la organización que tiene, puedo crear carpetas, insertar genially y dejar que el muro se vea de la mejor manera. La funcionalidad del calendario para ver las tareas es genial.

Puntos en contra:

No le encuentro ninguna contra. He tenido una buena experiencia.

Un aliado para encontrar cursos en 1 solo lugar

Comentarios: ME GUSTA la plataforma por la cantidad de información que puede concentrar y acceder, es intuitivo solo mejoraría la app y el acceso a videos

Puntos a favor:

La facilidad de subir y acceder al material, la cantidad de módulos de diversos cursos lo q facilita tener todo en 1 sola plataforma

Puntos en contra:

Su app deja mucho que desear y he tenido muchos problemas en la página en la versión de escritorio y que no abre directo los links de videos de YouTube tienes q hacer varios pasos extra lo q definitivo afecta la experiencia por mucho

Genial

Comentarios: La mejor experiencia, sin lugar a dudas.

Puntos a favor:

Es el mejor software para implementación en el ámbito de clases, de dictar cursos o de gerenciar grupos de trabajo.

Puntos en contra:

No tengo contras, es un producto sencillo de aplicar en todo lo necesario. Nunca falla y siempre hay respuesta ante dudas.

Reseña sobre schoology

Puntos a favor:

Lo que más me gusta de este software es que es una muy buena herramienta para mantenerte al pendiente de tus materias escolares, si hay una nueva tarea o algo que revisar, recibes una notificación lo que hace que estés al pendiente y te ayude a recordar

Puntos en contra:

Lo que menos me ha gustado es la parte más gráfica quizá, los colores y el diseño, no es tan linda visualmente en comparación a otras

Schoology como herramienta para gestión de cursos

Puntos a favor:

Su accesibilidad desde multidispositivos y facilidad de manejo para la gestión de contenido académico y de aprendizaje virtual u online.

Puntos en contra:

Casi no tiene dificultades en su manejo.

Schoology en la Enseñanza de Escuela

Comentarios: Es un amuy buena plataforma online para diseñar espacios de colaboración y aprendizaje basado en la virtualidad.

Puntos a favor:

Su i terraza es muy fácil de entender y manejar. Permite el ordenamiento del contenido de aprendizaje.

Puntos en contra:

Su dependencia de internet para poder mantener su funcionalidad.

Schoology: Una plataforma muy amigable

Puntos a favor:

Es de gran ayuda para compartir opiniones en los foros y ayudar en subir tareas

Puntos en contra:

No es muy diverso en cuanto a sus herramientas

Reseña Schoology

Puntos a favor:

Es sencilla y fácil de usar. Se pueden crear grupos de alumnos, herramientas de evaluación, foros de debate, etc.

Puntos en contra:

El diseño de la interfaz es antiguo. Podria actualizarse para facilitar su uso

Schoology: Plataforma para crear contenido educativo

Puntos a favor:

Es sencillo, práctico y útil al momento de crear un curso o ser parte de ello. Tuve la oportunidad de ser ambos y la recomendaría para el uso en un curso que tenga que ver clases virtuales y mandar tareas y subir contenido informativo.

Puntos en contra:

Siento que le falta instrucciones al momento de subir un libro o tarea ya que a veces no aparece y puede presentar un problema para usuarios.

Engagement Promotes Student Retention

Comentarios: While Facebook has had some bad press regarding privacy here lately, the overall impact and popularity of social media in general and Facebook in particular is undeniable and has become a permanent part of online culture. Why? Because Facebook is, by design, set up in such a manner that it is both extraordinarily easy to use and navigate around, and because it has a well-documented tendency to "suck you in" - it keeps you engaged with the platform. It's easy. It's interesting. It's fun. It's entertainment. So what does that have to do with Schoology, you ask? Immediately after registering for my Schoology account provided by my grad school (MBA student), I was very surprised to see what looked and felt just like Facebook, but with an academic focus. The main feature is the user's feed, which looked and felt exactly like any social media feed. It contained posts from the school admin and financial aid, posts from instructors with information, videos, etc., pertinent to the current material, and posts from fellow classmates asking questions so classmates and the instructor could all interact on the thread. Users are able to "Like" a post or even direct message others in a private, Messenger-style chat feature. Surrounding the feed are links to everything the student needs for college success, from financial aid to wellness. Simply put, Schoology's brilliant adaptation of a popular technology makes studying easy, interesting, fun, and entertaining.

Puntos a favor:

Schoology is academia's answer for engaging with today's social media obsessed generation of students.

Puntos en contra:

I can virtually ALWAYS come up with something that I didn't like, Schoology however is one of those few exceptions. For the sake of entering a "con" however, I will say the one lacking feature I did wish users had would be an option to switch from the blaring white to a dark mode type theme. Helpful for battery life when using mobile devices and also more conducive for night-time study and eye health. After all, many students are working while studying, leaving night time as their only option to get their classwork done.

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

Comentarios: It has worked pretty well.

Puntos a favor:

Excellent sync with our self-hosted powerschool server, once all was setup. Uptime is excellent. Communication when there IS downtime is also excellent. Ability to implement additional features via plugins/other services [such as NoRedInk] is good.Teachers are using the product pretty well [ granted, it is a requirement on our campus, but they are going beyond the bare minimum.]Support is excellent.

Puntos en contra:

Schoology's GUI is dated - it hearkens back to the 90's and MSFT Access.The admin team SORELY misses the ability to "masquerade" as a teacher - we used to be able to login as a teach admin, masquerade as a teacher, and quickly fix implementation and setup errors that the teacher had made. Under Schoology we have to get their login credentials from the teacher - not exactly an easy process.Perhaps one day that feature will be available.

Schoology, a virtual classroom.

Comentarios: Because it caused problems with my students, other alternatives for virtual classrooms were sought. When I logged in with an account other than Profesora, I realized how uncomfortable this platform is.

Puntos a favor:

It can be easy to create a virtual classroom. It can be easy to create a virtual classroom and upload the material to be made available to the students.

Puntos en contra:

For students, it is easier to use other virtual classroom platforms. It is very difficult for them to access shared documents.

Easy to use!

Comentarios: Schoology made my life easier as a busy teacher with a split job of teaching Spanish and EL. I could easily see my Spanish students’ progress and didn’t have to worry about trying to add scores to PowerSchool since it automatically synced. I could also see every class my EL students had and could see what they needed to complete or needed extra support with.

Puntos a favor:

I loved being able to assign and see student progress. We also had the option of deciding what needed to be teacher graded. My favorite feature of all was that it automatically integrated and synced with PowerSchool.

Puntos en contra:

It took some time to get used to adding standards and just using it, but after that I don’t feel like there was anything negative.

Schoology - Powerful, but User Friendly LMS

Comentarios: Schoology has been a game changer for us. As a district that previously used an open source alternative, we really took a risk by rolling out a new product that was not free. Teachers have really embraced the platform, which is allowing us to move toward a model where learning is individualized and focused on the needs of the learner.

Puntos a favor:

Schoology feels like a social media platform. It's easy to use and makes sense when you're using it. It has a tremendous ability to be extended with integrations with Google, Microsoft, etc. and connects well with other learning platforms that are important in K-12 settings.

Puntos en contra:

At the enterprise level, sometimes support the can be lackluster when dealing with things such as the synchronization between Schoology and PowerSchool. On the positive side, we anticipate with PowerSchool's purchase of Schoology that this might improve over time.

Virtual Learning Made Easy

Comentarios: Overall, it's an inexpensive program that our district has adopted to use for virtual learning options. When the pandemic hit, students had to access their work through Schoology, and teachers had to use it to upload assignments. As a program, it is fairly simple to use. It takes a few tries at first, and then you get used to it. It has a wide range of options for uploading content including: documents, videos, YouTube and HTML links, and quizzes/tests.

Puntos a favor:

Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy to create quizzes using Google Forms and upload them into Schoology as an assignment. You can also directly create an assignment in Schoology itself which is pretty easy to do. I frequently create math tests on here, because it is so easy and has different options like multiple choice, sequencing, etc.

Puntos en contra:

I had to take an initial training course to understand this software better. There are a few confusing buttons when creating an assignment - but after a few tries, you get used to it. (I would recommend watching some YouTube videos about how to use Schoology if you're interested in buying this software for your school. They have some very helpful ones on there.)

Helpful Online Learning Platform

Comentarios: Overall Schoology is efficient and very useful. There are times that it seems that I have to make 15 clicks to do a necessary task within the app. However, I enjoy that I am able to categorize my items within each class and then also collect and view the data from certain assignments. I believe updating the software in order to make the app more user-friendly would be beneficial.

Puntos a favor:

Schoology has a lot of features that are conducive to a high-fuctioning online learning program. Many things can be done within the program, such as connecting outside links, videos, and materials.

Puntos en contra:

I have not be able to copy assignments from one course to another that include Google Docs. If I copy this type of an assignment, the Google Doc copy does not attach. I have to personally go into every class and reattach the assignment.

Easy but not.....

Comentarios: During the early days of our school, we used Schoolology. Although it was very convenient for teachers to use, students had difficulties combining various contents.

Puntos a favor:

One of the strengths of Schoolology is how easy it is to use. The user interface is intuitive.

Puntos en contra:

However, it can be tricky to combine various platforms. Google Classroom allows multiple activities with one account, but Schoolology has limits.

Love this LMS!

Comentarios: This is a great product, and is super easy to use for almost anyone, it is lacking in some features but overall great product.

Puntos a favor:

This is the best possible LMS that I have found out there-has several features. Organized folders, quiz giving ability and integration with ExamView, discussions, and district wide setup ability.

Puntos en contra:

It is very spendy if you want to implement it into your school-hard to justify when Google Classroom is free. I wish the integration with google was more seemless, and the lockdown browser option was free for quizzes/tests.

Schoology: Old looking, but Function-able. 6.75/10

Comentarios: Too keep it short and simple, it is a solid at what it does and there functionally. The interface just doesn’t match.

Puntos a favor:

I liked the functionality and how many features it has. There’s a lot to do with Schoology, but at first glance or as a beginner user. After getting more acquitted to the software, it becomes more easier and you realize how many functionality and features it has.

Puntos en contra:

The main problem I have been stating is the fact that the interface and looks is very old and boring. This can reduce users engagement and want to learn as much of the functionality works, the interface isn’t up to par.

BEST LMS experience for teachers, students, admin and community!

Comentarios: Moodle. Blackboard. Edmodo. Google Classroom. Each year of teaching seemed to bring with it another piecemeal LMS until we found Schoology! Schoology allows our teachers, students, admin and community to stay informed and connected. As a teacher, Schoology was easy to figure out due to its intuitive platform. I love the various features and app integrations that allow students to do much of their online learning within the platform avoiding third party site visits and lots of extra clicking. As an Enterprise user, I also appreciate the SIS integration with PowerSchool that automatically transfers student grades from Schoology. The group feature allows me to easily send updates about One-Act and Speech practice schedules or leave time reminders that can be routed to students' phones, and the groups also provide excellent PLNs for various topics. Admins have begun harnessing the power of online professional development modules via Schoology as well. Students enjoy the calendar view, which we have taught them to use like a planner and appreciate the quick feedback from assessments. Parents enjoy more transparency about what is going on at school and the media albums work great for capturing all of the awesome learning that needs to be recognized and celebrated. As a BlendEd Learning leader, Schoology is integral to day to day planning and organization. I also appreciate that Schoology is very responsive to user issues and requests. Their Client Success team is there to answer questions and trouble shoot when you need them, and the product developers are always taking suggestions and creating new features to make the platform more user friendly for teachers and students. Unlike previous platforms, Schoology is my one-stop shop that is here to stay! After four years of use, I couldn't imagine teaching without it!

Puntos a favor:

-Ease of use -Groups provide online PLNs -Supportive client services -Excellent BlendEd Platform -Can align with CC or state standards -Allows for competency-based grading (Mastery via Enterprise) -Parent log in options (one log in for all of their kids) -App works well on Mac and Android devices

Puntos en contra:

-Can't create reoccurring events or assignments (yet) -PowerSchool Pro and Schoology integration in beta only (Enterprise)

Wonderful Course Management Platform

Comentarios: My overall experience with Schoology has been fantastic, and I would definitely recommend it to other instructors who are willing to give it a try.

Puntos a favor:

What I like most about Schoology is its ability to allow the instructor to compile all necessary course information into one easy-to-use online portal. Via this portal, I am able to create and post assignments, mark down due dates, grade the aforementioned assignments, among a plethora of other essential tasks, such as attendance tracking, progress report generation, and managing regrade requests. I am also able to communicate with students directly through the portal, which is great just in case the students want to keep their personal email addresses private. Lastly, customer service is very friendly, convenient, and helpful any time I need them, (which is infrequent, as the platform lives up to its expectations on a regular basis without any mishaps, which is fantastic, especially for efficiency's sake).

Puntos en contra:

There is honestly very little that I dislike about Schoology, as it really does help me manage my classroom in an efficient manner, eliminating all of the hassle I was occasionally confronted with prior to my implementation of the platform, (the same applies to the students' perspectives on the matter, according to a mini-survey I provided them with). With all that being said, however, if I were to choose one aspect which could be further improved upon, it would be the performance of the app on both Apple and Android devices. I occasionally receive complaints from students pertaining to random crashes of the app, assignments not being able to be submitted, and various other technical issues. I must add that these issues are rare, but it would be nice if they could be eliminated in their entirety. Other than that, there is really not much else I can report as being a negative.

Soar with Schoology

Comentarios: Schoology is by far the best educational tool for students, even in Elementary School. The program is so easy to use, one-stop-shop for teachers to house all their materials, and a great way to keep parents informed and aware of their student's academics! I have used Schoology for 2 years and I have led the drive for this tool for elementary classrooms in my district. Schoology has changed the way I teach and how I personalize learning for my students! So easy for students to understand as well! I am extremely happy with Schoology and I would reccommend Schoology to be used in all districts across the world!

Puntos a favor:

- Syncs straight to your Google Drive. - Nearpod and EdPuzzle syncs right into Schoology courses. - Syncs with District Gradebook for easy grading. - Individualized folders and assignments is great for personalizing learning. - Student completion tool to keep student's accountable for their work. - Allows for embedding teacher videos so student's don't have to navigate away from Schoology. - Add personal touches like course pictures, profile pictures, color folders, Bitmoji interactive classroom announcements, interactive buttons, etc. - Great calendar feature to put in meetings and share with other students or educators. - Great for all ages!

Puntos en contra:

There are a lot of districts across the world now adopting Schoology so sometimes the software could be slower than usual. I would also like to be able to change the colors of the folders to my own options.

Schoology Efficiency

Comentarios: I wanted to see if there was a difference in doing school work online and doing school work the traditional way using pen and paper. While you can get more distracted doing school work through Schoology since you are online and you have more access to other applications, I felt encouraged to finish my work faster and more efficiently since it was easy to access and it was quicker to type in my work instead of writing it. Also, it was motivating to see my progress in each class so I know what I need to work on and how well I’m doing. Overall, it was a good experience and if I had more professors utilizing this application/software, I would like it.

Puntos a favor:

It was extremely convenient not only as a student but for staff and teachers that manage a large amount of students. For students, they are more encouraged to finish the school work quickly due to its convenience since they are only required to have a technological device such as a tablet or phone and internet in order to finish their work. They can access this in school, home, or anywhere as long as they have access to the internet. The app or website is easy to navigate through as well. The same goes for teachers and other staff since they are able to go through each student’s work efficiently since they are listed under their respective classes. Both student and teacher are able to track the progress of their work and they are enabled to see how they are faring in each class which encourages each student to improve and teachers are able to see which topic a student needs to work on. Teachers are also able to post take-home quizzes and lectures online which students can conveniently access.

Puntos en contra:

If the student does not have access to wifi or internet, they are unable to see their homework/school work and they won’t be able to submit their requirements.