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We performed a comparison between Google Classroom and Schoology Learning based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"What I liked most about Google Classroom is it was very easy to communicate with the students and simple for me to learn even though it was the first time I was using it. I was able to learn the features very well by navigating through the different discussions forums and becoming proficient, not necessarily a master but knowledgeable in using the solution. The ease of use was the best feature.""This solution integrates with all the other Google apps including Google Calendar and Google Docs. This makes it very easy to manage.""Company-wise, the most important feature is that it is a product of Google. It is a part of Google Suite. With Google Classroom, you can easily embed a Google Sheet, Google Doc, or Google Form. You can easily create a quiz in Google Form. It is integrated with Google Drive. So, everything is on Google Drive, and you can easily use it. With single sign-on, you can use it with Google Apps as well.""The product's initial setup phase was easy.""Assigning a unique copy of Google Classroom to students and giving out information is what the solution excels at.""I like that Google Classroom is free and integrates with the entire Google Suite, which includes Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc. I also like its flexibility, which makes it perfect for synchronous, asynchronous, and blended courses, and including live and archived webinars, as well as other kinds of content.""Google Classroom is simple to use.""Google Classroom is easy to use and intuitive, and it's not difficult to set up."

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"We can create groups and resources and share information with them through folders. Thus, it works efficiently to grant access to multiple members."

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Cons
"The stability of the product is an area with certain flaws where improvements are required.""I would like to see a better user experience, a more engaging interface, and more templates. Google should develop templates or at least encourage developers to share them. You'll only get a basic framework when you create a new course. You don't have different themes to choose from like you do in Moodle.""The stability could be improved.""The product must provide different plans for different customers so that we can pay for only what we use.""There are a lot of things that need to be fixed in order for it to be called a learning management system. I think that's where a lot of people are very confused in terms of what Google Classroom actually does. Google Classroom is not a learning management system. A learning management system allows teachers to grade with authenticity and doesn't provide only one grade for a particular document or assignment.""The user interface of Google Classroom could improve by being more user-friendly.""There are some websites where you can create activities and guide students to do them in a sequence. You can guide them to do an activity first and then go to the next one. You can automatically link activities, and there is a flow, but in Google Classroom, you don't have that feature. All you can do is put the material and tell students what to do. For example, I have an assignment, but I want my students to read a particular text before that. They need to tick it, or they need to click next before they start doing the activity. After that, I want them to do comprehension questions or something else. In Moodle, there are activities such as assignments, quizzes, etc. There is a lesson module in which you can put all of the activities in a flow. So, you can decide what they need to do first. If students answer a question incorrectly, you can decide and design to which page do they need to go next, and which part do they need to review. This is currently missing in Google Classroom.""Google Classroom could improve by having better integration with other platforms, such as Google Meet."

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"The students lose the software's access after quarterly courses are over."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We are an educational institution, and it is free of charge for us. Normally, if you are a private company, you have to pay a lot of money to get this service, but they are giving it for free to schools."
  • "If you do a certain size and build, it's like any Google solution. You have to pay for storage, but you don't need to pay extra to use the interface. There may be Google Classroom partners that provide more integrated solutions, but I don't know. I'm strictly DIY."
  • "We did not need a license to use Google Classroom."
  • "I'm using a free version of Google Classroom, so it's a product I don't pay for."
  • "There are competitors that offer free solutions, making the price of Google Classroom high."
  • "Google Classroom is a free solution."
  • "Google Classroom is a free solution. There is paid version that has more options, the cost is approximately eight dollars per student per month."
  • "The solution is affordable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's UI is good and user-friendly.
    Top Answer:There should be some changes in the way Google Classroom allows for interaction by devices. Google Classroom brings an upgrade that can help lessen the burden for children who have to carry books… more »
    Top Answer:My wife used to handle my child's classwork through Google Classroom. Through Google Classroom, my wife used to help my child follow the instructions provided by the teacher while also dealing with… more »
    Top Answer: We can create groups and resources and share information with them through folders. Thus, it works efficiently to grant access to multiple members.
    Top Answer:The students lose the software's access after quarterly courses are over. There could be a feature to grant them access to go back and check their progress. Sometimes, we encounter issues while… more »
    Top Answer:We have a one-to-one campus for students, where all utilize laptops. I use the product to share structural study material, post assessment, track assessment, and analyze the data.
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    Overview

    Google Classroom is an online learning platform that allows teachers to create and manage virtual classrooms. With Google Classroom, teachers can easily distribute assignments, communicate with students, and provide feedback. Students can access their assignments, submit their work, and collaborate with their peers all in one place. The platform integrates seamlessly with other Google tools like Google Drive and Google Docs, making it easy for students to create and share their work. Google Classroom also provides a streamlined workflow for teachers, allowing them to save time and stay organized. Google Classroom is a user-friendly and efficient tool that enhances the learning experience of teachers and students alike.

    The Most Comprehensive K-12 Teaching and Learning Solution

    The leading learning management system that enables K-12 school districts to improve student performance and empower educators.

    Comprehensive Teaching and Learning Platform

    Get learning management, assessment, and professional development all in one platform. That means easier adoption, training, and rollout for your entire organization.

    Prepare For Your Digital Future

    Connect students, parents, teachers, and the community in one flexible online platform. Unified Classroom® Schoology Learning connects learning across your entire district.

    Deeper Insight into Student Performance

    Ensure that you have the data you need to better personalize instruction and support individual needs with tailored learning content.

    Ability to Change and Adapt

    Be prepared for inevitable changes and challenges with a more flexible and reliable approach to teaching and learning.

    NEW! Introducing ContentNav

    Provide educators access to a complete library of school- or district-approved, standards-aligned instructional content all in one location.

    Increase Parent Engagement

    Leverage built-in communication tools, Schoology Groups for parent organizations, and now Microsoft Immersive Reader to support closer connections between the classroom and home.

    Sample Customers
    Google Classroom is used in major urban school districts throughout the United States, including: * Los Angeles Unified School District * Chicago Public Schools * New York City Department of Education * Houston Independent School District * Miami-Dade County Public Schools * Dallas Independent School District * Broward County Public Schools * Clark County School District (Las Vegas) * Philadelphia School District
    PowerSchool & Fullerton School District, Westside Community Schools, Framingham Public Schools, La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, Culver Academies
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    Educational Organization29%
    Government6%
    Non Profit6%
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    Large Enterprise38%
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    Learning Management Systems (LMS)
    March 2024
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    Google Classroom is ranked 3rd in Learning Management Systems (LMS) with 23 reviews while Schoology Learning is ranked 10th in Learning Management Systems (LMS) with 1 review. Google Classroom is rated 8.2, while Schoology Learning is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Google Classroom writes "An easy-to-use and intuitive solution that can be used to facilitate excellent teaching and learning". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Schoology Learning writes "Helps us efficiently gather data and grant access to multiple users". Google Classroom is most compared with Moodle, Canvas LMS, Blackboard Learning Management and CYPHER Learning, whereas Schoology Learning is most compared with Canvas LMS.

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