MESD Schoology Training Series

(Spring 2020)

In the Spring of 2020, MESD Ed Tech hosted a series of virtual Schoology training sessions covering a wide range of topics.  Five of the sessions were mandatory for all MESD staff, and there was one optional session about formative feedback in the series as well. 

Recordings of the following sessions in this series can be found below:

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Schoology 101: Intro to the LMS Ecosystem

Beyond just the gradebook, Schoology is a full-featured Learning Management System (LMS) that can serve as the central hub for your classroom workflow. This session explored the basics of the LMS ecosystem and how all of the pieces fit together. The session includes an overview of the Schoology platform and exploration of the skills and knowledge needed to begin using Schoology with students.


Links & Resources: Q & A Follow-Up Document

Schoology Gradebook: Beyond the Basics

In this session, we dove into some of the more advanced features of the Schoology Gradebook and examined best practices for using the gradebook as a component of the larger LMS ecosystem. We also explored helpful tips and tricks for optimizing your workflow and saving time when entering scores and assignments. 


Links & Resources: Q & A Follow-Up Document

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Schoology Webinar: Introduction to Assessments

In this webinar session facilitated by our Schoology PD Specialist, we explored the knowledge and skills to begin using the Assessments in Schoology.  We practiced creating and setting up Assessments using Standard Question Types, along with the grading and scheduling options available. 

Schoology Next Steps: Managing Courses, Materials, & Resources

In this session, we dove deep into best practices for creating, curating, and organizing materials and resources in Schoology. We learned about about powerful ways to share and collaborate on course materials with colleagues and develop a library of organized resources available to use in courses for years to come! 


Links & Resources: Q & A Follow-Up Document

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Schoology Webinar: Using Google with Schoology

In this webinar session facilitated by our Schoology PD Specialist, we learned how both instructors and students can easily access live Google content from anywhere in the Schoology platform, without having to adjust Google Share settings. We looked at using Google Drive to create assignments and collect student work that results in a paperless, organized workflow. In addition, we learned how to embed Google Presentations and Forms to enhance your instruction.

Leveraging Tech to Supercharge Your Formative Feedback Loop (Online Learning Edition)
* optional session

In this session, we explored ways to use digital tools to support timely effective formative feedback in blended and online learning environments.


Links & Resources: Formative Feedback Toolbox

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