Schoology vs. EdmodoThe Ultimate

Showdown

Michelle Cowell

Technology Consultant

Grant Wood AEA

What is a Learning Management System?

According to Wikipedia:a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of educational courses

According to Teachers:a platform to assist student learning that is easy to manage, inclusive, assessable, adaptable, transparent, safe and engaging

VS.

Edmodo

• Improving but still limitations

• Very similar layout to webpage

• Username log-in

• Can upload pictures to the page but not to profile pictures

• Open in another app allows uploading files from iPad apps to backpack (pdf worked best)

The apps

Schoology

• Email or username log in

• Traditional mobile layout

• Can only upload files to an assignment

• Can add photos or videos to posts

ProsPLC’s

Discover link allows you to search content and add to your library

Can connect with other educators – can share and communicate through messages

Communities – Facebook like communities to share ideas

Small GroupsEasier than ever with “Small Groups” buttonUse small groups as actual small groups or to

organize the feed into topics

ProsReward Badges!!

Can use premade Edmodo badges or create your own

Learning profiles

Site layout – Very user friendly

No email account necessary

Analytics and management options available through free district account

ConsStudents have parent access code

No attendance

Parents are observers of student’s interactions – no direct communication

Quiz and assignment options are limited

Facebook-like layout

ProsDiscussion feature!

Nested repliesShare with another course

Settings for Tests & QuizesSet time limitsAllow multiple attempts

App Center

Groups

ConsDistrict level (Enterprise) package isn’t free

Can create Schoology groups but not small groups within courses

Long student access codes

Trickier navigation and takes more time to learn

And the Winner is…