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176 Ratings
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Based on 176 reviews and ratings
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135 Ratings
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Based on 135 reviews and ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Blackboard Learn
I've used Blackboard for many, many years. With each version I remain hopeful that the formatting tools will improve. Battling simple text formatting considerations have looong been a struggle, with the most recent "upgrade" leaving me in total and complete exasperation. No, that's not an exaggeration. Yes, I do understand that importing text, and the process of copying and pasting can often include residual coding which can sometimes create havoc. Sadly however, I'm referring to the direct keystroke entry of content, directly within the Blackboard pane. Plain and simple, it's an absolute buggy nightmare.Even the limited formatting tools that I found here on TrustRadius are:
- Fabulous by comparison to Blackboard
- Easy to use
- Intuitive for the first time user
- Don't result in a wonky, embarrassing presentation
- All of the above
Instructor
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeEducation Management, 1001-5000 employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology is a learning management system that is designed for K-12 schools. In my personal experience as an elementary school educator, students in grades 2-5 can easily use this LMS. However, it is not as primary friendly for our young K-1 students, who rarely use the program. At times, the program can be daunting to teaches who do feel as confident in their own tech skills, but with support, it is very usable
Educator
Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsEducation Management, 10,001+ employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Learning Management
Blackboard Learn
7.1
Schoology Learning
6.6
Course authoring
Blackboard Learn
7.1
Schoology Learning
6.8
Course catalog or library
Blackboard Learn
6.6
Schoology Learning
7.0
Player/Portal
Blackboard Learn
7.1
Schoology Learning
6.1
Learning content
Blackboard Learn
7.8
Schoology Learning
7.2
Mobile friendly
Blackboard Learn
6.1
Schoology Learning
5.9
Progress tracking & certifications
Blackboard Learn
7.6
Schoology Learning
6.4
Assignments
Blackboard Learn
8.2
Schoology Learning
6.8
Compliance management
Blackboard Learn
6.1
Schoology Learning
7.1
Learning administration
Blackboard Learn
8.1
Schoology Learning
7.1
Learning reporting & analytics
Blackboard Learn
6.9
Schoology Learning
6.3
Social learning
Blackboard Learn
6.5
Schoology Learning
6.4
Pros
Blackboard Learn
- Provides HTML quality course content that is easily retrievable and viewable.
- Provides multiple methods of communication: email, threaded discussions, real-time "live" online discussions, as well as grade portal.
- Allows facilitators multiple methods of grading or providing feedback: threaded discussions, rubric scoring, personal comments, inline viewer, or download/upload attachments.
Senior Faculty
College of Pharmacy, Harding UniversityEducation Management, 501-1000 employees
Schoology Learning
- Brings together students, school, and parents to have access to one site.
- Allows students to see materials, assignments, due dates in real-time. No longer need to write down the calendar from inside the classroom.
- Allows for absent or homebound students to access materials, engage in the classroom activity, and stay current with classroom progress.
Mathematics Teacher
McHenry West High School - D156Higher Education, 51-200 employees
Cons
Blackboard Learn
- Although the current graphic user interface is easy to use, it can be improved with larger fonts, dynamic menus, and attractive graphics.
- The system does not include a module to pay the school fee.
- The roster tab lacks detailed information about students.
IT Project Manager
The George Washington UniversityHigher Education, 5001-10,000 employees
Schoology Learning
- A streamlining of the process could help when teachers are transitioning it. The grading area needs some help. I often have classes of over 30, and scrolling up and down to click a kid's name and then see their work is really tedious.
- Schoology does take a lot more clicks to get things done than some other LMSs.
Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsEducation Management, 10,001+ employees
Likelihood to Renew
Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn 4.6
Based on 11 answers
There are several aspects of Desire2Learn that outweigh the benefits of using Blackboard. I find that the Desire2Learn system is a bit more user friendly and looks more up-to-date. However, the decision to renew systems is not up to me because the entire University uses the same system. Regardless, I think I would choose Desire2Learn over Blackboard because of its improved user interface.
Research/Teaching Assistant
University of GeorgiaHigher Education, 10,001+ employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology Learning 9.1
Based on 5 answers
While we have taken time to re-evaluate our selected 1:1 devices, Schoology's impact on student learning is unquestioned. Students are able to connect with other learners, create and share products of their learning, and develop their digital fluency through their use of Schoology.
Technology Coordinator
District 211Education Management, 1001-5000 employees
Usability
Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn 10.0
Based on 5 answers
It is very usable for both faculty and students. The interface is pretty intuitive and most students can use it without a lot of additional training. Faculty do need some training to effectively use the interface, but they usually get it pretty quickly. We have had to create some additional programming to give faculty a way to delve deeper into the content.
E-Learning Instructional Designer
Florida State College at JacksonvilleHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology Learning 4.5
Based on 7 answers
It's very easy to use Schoology. As with any LMS, it helps to learn some tips and tricks prior to getting started. But, each item is clearly indicated within the platform. If I want to add materials, it is right at the top of my screen. If I want to view the calendar, it is indicated to the right of my screen. Navigating a course and the platform is quite straightforward. Additionally, the benefit of Schoology's help center and user community makes asking and answering questions quick and easy.
iLearn Specialist
Eden Prairie SchoolsPrimary/Secondary Education, 1001-5000 employees
Support Rating
Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn 7.7
Based on 19 answers
Itʻs a good platform for certain things such as tests. Blackboard may not be the most user friendly but there is always room for improvement in any website, business, etc. When used with other platforms such as Google Classroom, Blackboard can be more effective, but when used by itself I feel it is not as impactful from a student perspective.
Student
Kamehameha Schools KapalamaE-Learning, 5001-10,000 employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology Learning 6.4
Based on 15 answers
Okay, 9.5. While nothing is perfect, the team at Schoology Learning and PowerSchool continues to add features and integrations to Schoology. The number of third party integrations has increased. The analytics has been greatly improved for both classroom teachers and district administration. Looking forward to the day that the Assessment feature has full feature parity with the Test/Quiz feature
Teacher
Fieldcrest CUSD #6Education Management, 501-1000 employees
Implementation Rating
Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Blackboard's Managed Hosting was top-notch in getting us up and running quickly.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 501-1000 employeesSchoology Learning
No score
No answers yet
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Alternatives Considered
Blackboard Learn
I have used Schoology before, and I think Blackboard Learn has many more features, and is easier to navigate. It is well organized, and easy to customize for each user. Schoology might be better suited for a mobile device, but when the mobile version of Blackboard is not up to par, I have been able to get on a mobile browser on my phone instead.
Alumni Representative
Arizona's Children AssociationE-Learning, 501-1000 employees
Schoology Learning
Schoology provides a much more user-friendly experience for students and instructors while providing most, if not all, of the same functionality of Blackboard. In addition, Schoology adds additional social experiences that encourage student collaboration inside and outside of the classroom. There is also a strong community of educators who use Schoology, providing many peer learning groups for instructors to collaborate, share materials, and provide ideas for classroom content
Teaching Assistant
GST BOCESPrimary/Secondary Education, 501-1000 employees
Return on Investment
Blackboard Learn
- At one of the institutions that I worked for, the ROI was excellent for the number of users we were serving; however, I could not speak to other instances as I was not aware of the overall cost of the contract.
Instructional Designer
Independent contractorHigher Education, 1-10 employees
Schoology Learning
- Using Schoology to build a foundation for a blended learning model has helped increase my students ABC rate between 15-20% in all classes!
- Using Schoology is forcing my students to become responsible for their own learning!
- The only negative thing I have encountered is the students resistance to change!
High School Math Teacher
Rich East High SchoolEducation Management, 201-500 employees
Pricing Details
Blackboard Learn
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Blackboard Learn Editions & Modules
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Additional Pricing Details
—Schoology Learning
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Schoology Learning Editions & Modules
Edition
Schoology Basic | Free |
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Schoology Enterprise | Contact sales team |