The web 2.0 tool I chose was Schoology. Since our school district has no technology plan in place to keep teachers, students, parents and administrators in real-time communication. The tool is not only a great resource for my school but a necessity to help create 21st learners. Teachers will have the ability to create assignments for their courses, allowing students to hand in their assignments online through a digital dropbox. Users are provides with a central location to interact with relevant information. Teachers are also able to create tests & quizzes that are automatically graded upon completion. You can also manage grades and attendance with the one resource.
A testimony from Nick Nichols, Westminster Christian Academy states, “Schoology allows a teacher to create a meaningful virtual classroom, extend learning beyond the boundaries of the physical classroom, and connect with students and colleagues in ways that enhance both teaching and learning.”
This resource could really help to open a much-needed line of communication between teachers, students, parents and administrators. Schoology will help to incorporate the familiar skills our students already use.
Where is your school located? The ability for teachers and students to interact online is a great opportunity to share concepts and ideas. If all students have access to a computer at home, this will help students stay on track when they are unable to attend class.
ReplyDeleteMy school is located in Crawford, MS. We are an extremely rural area.
ReplyDeleteSchoology reminds me of engrade on steriods. Its a very useful tool.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about using Schoology as one of my tools. It looks like a great tool but I want to explore it more. It must be very frustrating to not have a technology plan in place in a time where everything is based in technology now. My school has a web based grading system and portal for students and parents to check grades but I think schoology might be very useful in communicating with students and parents on progress with more detailed information.
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