Schoology (skoo.luh.jee) is the worlds leading learning management system (LMS). So what is a leaning management system? An LMS is a software application or web-based tool that is used to plan, implement, teach, and assess a specific topic. Many schools and classrooms that are turning toward blended and flipped classroom models are using a LMS to help manage the course. Schoology is one of the most user friendly and connected learning management systems.
Some of the Features...
Seamlessly access your documents from Google Drive as a teacher or student
Enhance your lessons and assignments with YouTube, Khan Academy, and more.
Create or upload assessments and administer them all from within Schoology.
View data and feedback from test/quiz results.
Comment on student work
Create class discussions
Post course updates
Create and manage a grade-book
Use the Calendar to manage upcoming assignments and due dates
PBS LearningMedia is versatile resource for anyone in education. PBS LearningMedia offers access to thousands of digital media resources that are aligned to Common Core and National Standards, engaging, innovative, and free! There are interactive activities, lesson plans, images, videos and more. PBS LearningMedia has a collection of productivity tools that include a Lesson Builder, Storyboard, and Quiz Maker to help personalize lessons for your students. This can be a valuable tool for self-paced learning, and flipped/blended classroom models. The site also offers Professional Development for teachers in the form of webinars, training, and in-person events geared toward supporting 21st century instruction. It is a great way to connect with other professionals, educators, and instructional technology specialist. Join the PBS LearningMedia Community today!
Videos are an excellent way to introduce a new concept, engage students, reteach information, or use with a flipped or blended classroom. With Edpuzzle, teachers can take already existing videos from the web or your own, and use them to create interactive lessons with voice and questions right in the video. Sometimes students can lose interest in a video or get distracted, you can use Edpuzzle to shorten videos to just the right length you need for your students. This web tool allows the teacher to see if students have watched the assigned video and how many times they watched it. Edpuzzle also shows student responses to your questions from the video. Now when you use a video with your classes, you can be sure that students are more likely to be engaged and accountable.
Getting started is easy and free!
Simply go to https://edpuzzle.com/ and create an account. You can log in using your Google or Edmodo account or create a new username and password to access the site.
