Question 1

Why are schools switching from Google Classroom to Schoology?

Accepted Answer

According to James Conley, "Schoology offers greater interaction with teachers, parents, and community members." Unlike Google Classroom, Schoology includes student discussion boards and allows teachers to create new content within the platform, which makes it a more comprehensive learning management system.

Question 2

Why do teachers use Schoology?

Accepted Answer

Schoology aligns with the District's commitment to 21st-century learning by providing a powerful digital platform that supports both distance and blended learning. It allows teachers to create customized course categories, grading scales, and rubrics, which can be easily copied to multiple courses.

Question 3

Can Google Classroom link with Schoology?

Accepted Answer

Yes, teachers can import their active and archived Google Classroom content into Schoology using the Google Classroom feature available in the Schoology App Center. This tool is entirely self-service and automated, allowing teachers to run it at their convenience.