I just started using Schoology this year and I am in love. Why didn't I have this earlier when I was a first year teacher? If you have not used Schoology in your classroom yet, now is the time to start!
Though I am a huge promoter, I do run into a lot of detractors. The number one question I get, even just from my co-workers, is why should I use Schoology in my classroom? So I generated a list of the ways I use it:
Though I am a huge promoter, I do run into a lot of detractors. The number one question I get, even just from my co-workers, is why should I use Schoology in my classroom? So I generated a list of the ways I use it:
1) Flipping the Classroom
You can read more and more about why flipping the classroom is great for student learning. All I can say is that I, and my students, have been enjoying watching my own instructional videos for homework. But how can I prove a student watched it? With Schoology, I create an "Online Test/Quiz" where the student watch one of my videos and answer follow-up questions such as "Write a three sentence summary" or "Discuss something you learned." The best part about it? Now I have a lot of instructional time in the classroom to fill with labs, activities, and the "fun stuff."
You can read more and more about why flipping the classroom is great for student learning. All I can say is that I, and my students, have been enjoying watching my own instructional videos for homework. But how can I prove a student watched it? With Schoology, I create an "Online Test/Quiz" where the student watch one of my videos and answer follow-up questions such as "Write a three sentence summary" or "Discuss something you learned." The best part about it? Now I have a lot of instructional time in the classroom to fill with labs, activities, and the "fun stuff."
2) Discussion Boards
Still a work in progress, but I love how students can now all share resources and thoughts with each other outside of the classroom. For example, for Veteran's Day, I had student embed videos or articles of inspiring military stories. Not only was it great for me, but the students loved to share and watch/read what others contributed. Isn't that what learning is about?
Still a work in progress, but I love how students can now all share resources and thoughts with each other outside of the classroom. For example, for Veteran's Day, I had student embed videos or articles of inspiring military stories. Not only was it great for me, but the students loved to share and watch/read what others contributed. Isn't that what learning is about?
3) Online Quizzes/Tests
What better way to prepare students for college than online tests and quizzes? Even when I was in college, most of my assessments had to be completed online, and it is getting even more prevalent. The benefit for the teacher? You don't have to grade so much! And students get immediate feedback!
So there's a few reasons why I love Schoology. Try it out!
What better way to prepare students for college than online tests and quizzes? Even when I was in college, most of my assessments had to be completed online, and it is getting even more prevalent. The benefit for the teacher? You don't have to grade so much! And students get immediate feedback!
So there's a few reasons why I love Schoology. Try it out!
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