Google Classroom vs. Schoology Learning
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Schoology Learning | N/A | Schoology aims to combine as many parts of the learning process as possible into a single platform for K-12 students. By doing this they aim to simplify the learning experience for students, parents, and teachers. | N/A |
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Additional Details | Education Fundamentals Version - 30-day free trial for qualifying institutions. | Reach out to the vendor for pricing options based on your needs. | ||||||||||||||
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Research Team Insight Published Google Classroom and Schoology are academic learning management systems designed primarily for K-12 education. They are both used in schools of all sizes. Google Classroom differentiates itself by leveraging other Google products and services in its G Suite for Education package, making the typically business-focused applications accessible to students. Schoology, by contrast, is a fully-featured LMS designed from the ground up for use by students and teachers in a K-12 context. FeaturesGoogle Classroom and Schoology share many features, but they execute these features in different ways and with different strengths. Google Classroom excels at bringing the power and familiarity of Google applications to the classroom. Teachers report that the platform is easy to adopt and learn, especially if their school is already using other Google products. By leveraging other tools in the G Suite for Education package, Classroom offers collaboration, communication, document management, scheduling, and other features. Reviewers report that the platform is easy to use overall, with intuitive grading systems and plenty of tools for digital assignments, meetings, and exams. Google Classroom itself is also free for schools to use, and is under active development. Recent improvements include integrations with third-party student information systems for exporting grades, multi-language support for plagiarism detection, and additional ways for teachers to invite students to their class workspaces. Schoology, on the other hand, stands on its own as an academic LMS designed specifically for K-12 schools. It’s designed to be accessible even for elementary school students, and also offers portals for parents to view their children’s grades and academic progress. Schoology integrates with a wide range of third-party applications, including Google Workplace, and includes a mobile application for student and parent access. Recent additions to the platform include guides for new users, accessibility improvements for text-to-speech tools, and additional integrations with PowerSchool, Microsoft, and Google applications. LimitationsAlthough many schools use Google Classroom and Schoology effectively, they each have limitations to consider before choosing one or the other. Google Classroom relies heavily on its integrations with other G Suite for Education tools to provide a full range of features. It also lacks some of the extended capabilities of a standalone vendor-supplied LMS. For instance, Google Classroom doesn’t offer as many options as its competitors for parents to view student progress and communicate with teachers. Some teachers found its grading tools relatively simplistic and lacking the customization they wanted for alternative grading methods. Google Classroom’s mobile interface may also be missing features and polish when compared to the browser-based application. By contrast, Schoology lacks the familiarity and intuitive UI of Google products. Many teachers found the system to have a harsh learning curve, particularly when using features like in-platform grading. Some parents complain about poor user experience and navigation, although recent updates to the software have attempted to improve the parent experience on Schoology’s mobile application. Finally, some users wish for more interface optimizations, such as more efficient workflow options and more agency for teachers when sharing documents. PricingGoogle Classroom is free for schools to use, and is included in the G Suite for Education package as well. The core G Suite for Education suite is free for eligible institutions. Google also offers G Suite Enterprise for Education, which is priced via a quote from Google and adds additional analytics, security features, and support tools. Pricing for Schoology is available via a quote from the vendor. |
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Small Businesses | Tovuti LMS Score 9.5 out of 10 | Tovuti LMS Score 9.5 out of 10 |
Medium-sized Companies | Jenzabar ONE Score 9.4 out of 10 | Sakai Score 8.7 out of 10 |
Enterprises | Schoology Learning Score 9.2 out of 10 | Intellum Score 9.2 out of 10 |
All Alternatives | View all alternatives | View all alternatives |
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Likelihood to Recommend | 8.6 (73 ratings) | 6.8 (113 ratings) |
Likelihood to Renew | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (6 ratings) |
Usability | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (9 ratings) |
Availability | 9.0 (1 ratings) | 7.3 (1 ratings) |
Performance | 9.0 (1 ratings) | 6.4 (1 ratings) |
Support Rating | 1.9 (14 ratings) | 1.0 (9 ratings) |
Online Training | - (0 ratings) | 4.5 (1 ratings) |
Implementation Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Product Scalability | 10.0 (1 ratings) | 3.6 (1 ratings) |
Vendor post-sale | - (0 ratings) | 7.3 (1 ratings) |
Vendor pre-sale | - (0 ratings) | 7.3 (1 ratings) |
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Likelihood to Recommend | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Pros | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Cons | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Likelihood to Renew | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Usability | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Reliability and Availability | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Performance | Google No answers on this topic | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Support Rating | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
In-Person Training | Google No answers on this topic | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Online Training | Google No answers on this topic | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Implementation Rating | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC No answers on this topic |
Alternatives Considered | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Scalability | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
Return on Investment | Google | PowerSchool Group LLC |
ScreenShots | Schoology Learning Screenshots |