Evaluation between Edmodo and Schoology

1. SOFTWARE EVALUATION
MOBILE LEARNING TOOLS
Sheramie Bentley-EDIT 5395

2. MOBILE LEARNING TOOLS
EDMODO
www.edmodo.com
SCHOOLOGY
www.schoology.com

3. SIMILARITIES /DIFFERENCES
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Edmodo
No Cost-set up is free.
Has APPs for iOS devices
Has the ease of use and
appearance of Facebook.
Instructors can assign work
electronically
Students can submit work
electronically.
Can collaborate with other
classes.
Instructors can monitor student
activity
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Schoology
No Cost, but can upgrade to
Enterprise level.
APPs for all iOS, Android, and
Kindle.
Ease of use and appearance of
Facebook as well.
Instructors can manage grades,
and documents.
Instructors can create quizzes,
assignments, and events.
Connect to other classrooms.

4. COMMUNICATIONS
Edmodo
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Announcements
Discussions
Grade Books
Calendar
Parental Access
Collaboration with outside
classrooms and students
Mobile Applications
Manage multiple groups
Media and Links
Safe and Secure
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Announcements
Messaging and Email
Calendar
Audio/Video sharing
Mobile Applications
Collaboration with within
classrooms and students
Homework submission
Safe and Secure
File Support and Application
Marketplace
Curriculum Alignment

5. INSTILLATION /SECURITY
Edmodo
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Internet Based
Requires an internet connection
Closed groups
Requires password/access
number
• Invitation to the group required
S c h o o l og y
• Internet Based
• Requires: Enabled Cookies, Flash,
and Java Script.
• Secure
• Can use email address to access
or not.

6. HOW TO SET UP
Edmodo
Teachers:
Set up groups/classes
Invite students and parents
Assign work, post discussion topics,
or share links
Personalize homepage
Students:
Enter access code to join group
Set up account
Participate in classroom discussions,
assignments and quizzes
S c h o o l og y
Teachers:
Set up groups/classes
Invite students and parents
Assign work, post discussion topics, or
share links
Personalize homepage
Students:
Enter access code to join group
Set up account
Participate in classroom discussions,
assignments and quizzes

7. DISADVANTAGES
Edmodo
S c h o o l og y
• Loading and Connectivity can be
slower at times.
• It may take refreshing or starting
again to help with this issue.
• Loading and Connectivity can be
slower at times.
• The site is not as easily organized
and managed.
• Users have to pay for extra
features.

8. FEATURES OF EDMODO

9. FEATURES OF SCHOOLOGY

10. RECOMMENDATIONS
When I first started this research I really liked the easiness and
use of Edmodo. It is very much like Facebook and is very easy to
use and understand. The technology requirements are lower and
the software is free.
After doing the research and even though you would need to pay
for extra features, it seems that Schoology has more to offer.
They seem to have more that teachers can do and access.
Both are great software programs and both would work for any
classroom. Both offer good customer support and both allow you
to collaborate with other classrooms around the world. They both
take learning from the classroom and keep students engaged
beyond the school day.

11. SOURCES
• www.edmodo.com
• www.schoology.com
• https://classcommunication.wikispaces.com/02++Edmodo,+Wikis,+Websites
• http://www.southwestcoloradoeschool.org/academics/about-schoology/