From your options above I have only used Google classrooms, moodle and schoolology. I can tell you that so far I have loved Google classroom and Moodle. They are easy to use but I struggle with Schoolology. Ever since my district moved to this system I have struggled making things available for parents. It Is a time sucker for me! I don't know why but Schooloogy and I don't seem to speak the same language sometimes! Edmodo is one that I have discovered at a training and I have to say I see lots of potential for interaction. I think you should pick the one that is easy to use for you and parents also find easy to use. One that is free of cost but offers everything you need. The rest is just personal preference!
cs103edtech - 7 years ago
I know this is question about which LMS is better. We use Moodle on our campus because it is open source and doesn't really cost us anything (free like a puppy). I just got back from ISTE and was at an Edmodo party where they were spending money like it was going out of style yet they are getting squeezed out by Google Classroom from the K-12 space and Moodle and Canvas from the higher ed space. Although one might be better than the other, for me the question is HOW are you using the LMS?
An LMS can do a ton, but often is not used to it's fullest or effectively by teachers. Regardless of the LMS, I think we need to get teachers using the tools to the fullest. This is where I see the biggest drop-off in K-12, not so much the technology but the effective use of the technology in the classroom. PD is the issue I think. Getting our teachers better trained will lead to better outcomes for our students.
Both are good products and both can be used poorly or efficiently.
From your options above I have only used Google classrooms, moodle and schoolology. I can tell you that so far I have loved Google classroom and Moodle. They are easy to use but I struggle with Schoolology. Ever since my district moved to this system I have struggled making things available for parents. It Is a time sucker for me! I don't know why but Schooloogy and I don't seem to speak the same language sometimes! Edmodo is one that I have discovered at a training and I have to say I see lots of potential for interaction. I think you should pick the one that is easy to use for you and parents also find easy to use. One that is free of cost but offers everything you need. The rest is just personal preference!
I know this is question about which LMS is better. We use Moodle on our campus because it is open source and doesn't really cost us anything (free like a puppy). I just got back from ISTE and was at an Edmodo party where they were spending money like it was going out of style yet they are getting squeezed out by Google Classroom from the K-12 space and Moodle and Canvas from the higher ed space. Although one might be better than the other, for me the question is HOW are you using the LMS?
An LMS can do a ton, but often is not used to it's fullest or effectively by teachers. Regardless of the LMS, I think we need to get teachers using the tools to the fullest. This is where I see the biggest drop-off in K-12, not so much the technology but the effective use of the technology in the classroom. PD is the issue I think. Getting our teachers better trained will lead to better outcomes for our students.
Both are good products and both can be used poorly or efficiently.