Virtual Classroom Software Resources
Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Virtual Classroom Software
Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find articles from our experts, feature definitions, discussions from users like you, and reports from industry data.
Virtual Classroom Software Articles
10 Software Categories in High Demand to Support Remote Work
Throughout my time at G2, traffic patterns on G2.com category pages have been one of the most significant data points to monitor. Time and again, the changes in those patterns have proven a good indicator of emerging trends and a strong reflection of change in software markets. The current global crisis caused by COVID-19 is, unsurprisingly, creating a large shift to tools that support remote work.
by Michael Fauscette
2023 Trends in Online Learning Platforms
This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.
by JaKayla D. Lathon
How to Use Virtual Classrooms for Unmatched Engagement
When you think of a classroom, what image comes to mind?
by Mara Calvello
The Promises and Pitfalls of Virtual Classroom Tools
A couple of months ago, no one in K–12 education was talking about virtual classrooms.
by Shaun Bishop
Remote Learning Tools Educators Need Most
Most teachers I’ve met are master improvisers. They have to be ready to adapt to situations in the moment, and the COVID-19 health crisis is a perfect example of when adaptation is a must.
by Shaun Bishop
Six Tips for Getting the Most Out of EdTech Software Purchases
The class erupted in cheers and groans.
by Shaun Bishop
Virtual Classroom Software Glossary Terms
Virtual Classroom Software Discussions
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Question on: Edsby
What does Edsby do?
General
Edsby is a K-12-specific software developer. It has three primary products:
The Edsby digital learning platform: a comprehensive social learning environment for K-12. Edsby gives school districts, states and provinces or national governments a powerful, single application to facilitate their K-12 digital transformations. More detail.
Edsby Destinations: a scalable, competency-based assessment and reporting system for K-12 districts and state governments that helps educators, students, and families clearly understand what students are learning and where they are headed. Aligned to local outcome frameworks, it provides real-time visibility into progress and supports authentic learning at scale. Read more.
Edsby SignWave: a forms and workflow system that makes digital forms work for everyone in K-12. It allows automation of multi-level approval chains to enable complex K-12 workflows, including the field trip lifecycle with unique “Boarding Pass” features for real-time student tracking on trips. Learn more.
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Question on: Zoom Workplace
CRM
Have anyone used HelpScout? Seems complicated. I tried to be oriented, but got lost. Wanted to get students after class satisfaction survey and could not yet make it happen. Can anyway assist in step-by-step Guide?
I was creating personalised CRM applications for large vendors across the nation and international as well.
having salesforce on our side was the best decisions of all time , cause it provide us accountability and reliability for our clients.
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Question on: Zoom Workplace
Zoom was one of few options during pandemic. Now, we have more and soome are are better than zoom platform. I hope you agree on this.
We used only zoom during pandemic. Still same, not so new things. Now better ways to communicate with alternatives.
It’s bloated – too many half-baked features (Events, Whiteboard, Clips) chasing “platform” status.
Chat is mediocre – Slack, Teams, even Discord destroy Zoom Chat.
Collaboration depth is shallow – Zoom is still meeting-first, not workflow-first.
Pricing feels dated for what you actually get.
If your claim is “there are better options now” — yes, that’s factually correct.
Who actually beats Zoom (and why)
Microsoft Teams – better for orgs already in Microsoft ecosystem. Meetings + docs + chat + security.
Google Meet – lighter, faster, good enough for most teams, zero friction.
Slack Huddles – not a Zoom replacement, but often eliminates the need for Zoom.
Whereby / Around / Riverside – better UX for specific use cases (remote teams, async, creators).
Zoom’s mistake: trying to be everything instead of being the best at meetings only.
Where you’re wrong (or oversimplifying)
If you’re implying Zoom is worse across the board — that’s false.
Zoom still has best-in-class call stability
Works reliably on bad networks
Scales better for large meetings/webinars than most competitors
That’s why enterprises still pay for it.
Virtual Classroom Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Virtual Classroom
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report









