PowerSchool Schoology Learning Features
Content Sharing (7)
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Video Streaming
Live streams audio and video from both teacher and student managed devices
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Session Recording
Captures each session via a stream recording feature
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File Sharing
The ability to share PowerPoints, images, and other file types
Presentation Streaming
Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet
Video Call Recording
Record and playback video calls
Two-Way Audio & Video
Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa
Two Way Audio & Video
Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa.
Collaboration (6)
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Whiteboard
Contains an interactive whiteboard for both student and teacher use
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Hand Raising
Provides a hand raising feature for students that wish to ask questions or offer insight
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Participation Controls
Teachers control participation permissions for students
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Survey Tools
Creates online polls within the classroom environment
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Screen Sharing
Permits screen sharing between the teacher and students
Interactive Whiteboard
Virtual whiteboards allow instructors to share information with students in real-time
Functionality (12)
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Technical Support
Live technical support available for all users
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Live Chat
Text chat tools within the classroom
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Markup Tools
Ability to markup different media types within a session
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Video Support
Supports various video file formats
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Real-Time Chat
Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc.
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Multimedia
Provides the option to send multimedia messages between parties
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Mass Messaging
Allows users to send out messages en masse
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Push Notifications
Provides push notifications to users who have received a message
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Student Messaging
Allows teachers to send messages to students
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Analytics
Compiles data on students’ usage, performance, or other key metrics and displays that data in analytics reports or visual dashboards.
Integration (3)
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Message Sync
Syncs messages to multiple platforms including email
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LMS Integration
Integrates with learning management system (LMS) software
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Classroom Management
Integrates with classroom management software
Assessment delivery (5)
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Question variety
Enables instructors to develop assessments with a variety of question types, such as multiple-choice and short answer.
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Real-time assessment
Displays real-time student responses to questions an instructor asks during a live class or event.
Customizable Questions
Tailored or customizable questions for more targeted and relevant data collection
Weighted Questions
Assign weighting to individual test questions according to the level of importance
Skills Assessment
Observe employees over a period of time to gain an understanding of their abilities to perform certain tasks
Grading and reporting (6)
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Automated grading
Automates grading of student assessments.
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Gamification
Contains gamification tools, including but not limited to badges, leaderboards, and point scoring.
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Analytics dashboard
Contains analytics dashboards to visualize student assessment results.
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Reporting
Provides detailed reports centered around student performance.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Administration (2)
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White-labeling
Allows users to implement their own branding throughout the platform.
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Mobile compatibility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
Agentic AI - Virtual Classroom (5)
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
Self-paced Learning
Identifying your own learning needs, setting goals, finding the necessary resources, and evaluating your own knowledge
Blended Learning
Supports learning paths that combine in-person classes with online/virtual courses
Synchronous Learning
Real-time, interactive learning experiences where participants engage in learning activities simultaneously
Additional Functionality (146)
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Content Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable content.
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Email Distribution
Live Results Sharing
Present live poll results to audience
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Feedback Management
Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Test/Quiz Creation
Create or build customized tests and quizzes
Progress Reports
Document and report the progress of ongoing projects
Content Sharing
Digitally share pre-made materials and self-created content with others
Multi-User Collaboration
Two-way actions and communication between multiple users in real time
360 Degree Feedback
Tools for collecting comprehensive feedback on an employee from peers, subordinates, and manager
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Certification & Licensing
Enables management and tracking the certification/licensing requirements of learners, employees, or stakeholders
Email Reminders
Reminders sent via email
Payment Processing
Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions
Recruitment Management
Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization
Skill Testing
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Text to Speech
Turns text into natural sounding speech
Pre-Employment Testing
Assessing skills & knowledge of job candidates
Skills Tracking
Track employee skills, competencies, training & qualifications
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Proctoring
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Pulse Surveys
Short, frequent surveys designed to quickly gauge the ongoing attitudes or feelings of a specific group
Summary Reports
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Randomization
Randomize the displayed order of questions and answer options
Question Library
Pre-written repository of questions that can be reused within a course or for assessment or interviews
Automated Proctoring
Automate exam monitoring with features like facial recognition and screen sharing tracking to prevent impersonification and cheating
Student Portal
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Email Alerts
Receive and/or send email notifications for urgent updates, requests, or other information
Offline Tests
Exams that can be administered on a device without connection to the internet
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Scheduling
Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources
Quizzes
Brief assessments used to measure knowledge and skills
Candidate Management
Build, track, and maintain relationships with candidates
Time Limits
Set time limits with respect to the entire exam or as per the questions
Question Branching
Survey design technique that directs respondents to different questions based on their previous answers
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Lock Down
Lock down student devices once an exam is downloaded and opened
Registration Management
Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc.
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Learning Management
Organize and track educational activities
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Course Authoring
Developing custom training courses for educating employees or for teachers to create courses for their students
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Online Tests
Exams administered online via computers or other electronic devices
Test Scheduling
Schedule students for online testing
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Self-paced Learning
Identifying your own learning needs, setting goals, finding the necessary resources, and evaluating your own knowledge
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Student Management
Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Polls/Voting
Enable custom polls/voting to facilitate decision-making or increase engagement
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Video Management
Store and manage online video content
Scheduling
Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Interactive Content
Allow the audience to interact or engage with the content
Video Conferencing
Connect with meeting participants remotely over video
Real-time Broadcasting
Broadcast live video streams
Breakout Rooms
Sub-room created within virtual meeting/class
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Content Library
Centralized repository to store content and assets
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Class Scheduling
Schedule in-person or online classes
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Student Management
Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Learning Management
Organize and track educational activities
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
LMS Integration (LTI)
Integration with LMS system
Conferencing
Course Authoring
Developing custom training courses for educating employees or for teachers to create courses for their students
Student Portal
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Virtual Classroom
Classes/sessions accessible via web browser of built-in video conferencing
Progress Reports
Document and report the progress of ongoing projects
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Gamification
Contains gamification tools, including but not limited to badges, leaderboards, and point scoring.
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Content Library
Provides users with a pre-built library of useable content.
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Learning Paths/Tracks
Designing course materials to be completed in a sequential order for personalized learning purposes
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Tests/Assessments
Create tools to measure student retention of learning material and lessons
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Blended Learning
Supports learning paths that combine in-person classes with online/virtual courses
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Microlearning
Distribute training content in bite-size pieces that can be consumed in short periods of time
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
For Schools
Designed to be used by kindergarten, primary, middle, and senior secondary schools.
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Social Learning
Create tools to promote social interaction and learning between students/trainees and instructors/trainers
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Course Tracking
Track which progress and course materials have been completed by each user
Certification Tracking
Maintain personal certifications/qualifications
Course Management
Create, organize, and assign courses to users
Curriculum Management
Map out the subjects that comprise courses of study
Built-in Course Authoring
Tools that allow users to create and publish courses and course material/content
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Asynchronous Learning
Supports flexible learning at different times (i.e., learners can access course materials at their own pace)
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Learner Portal
Students can access materials and communicate with instructors via their online student profile
Academic/Education
Software specialized for schools (K-12 & Post-Secondary)
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Enrollments/Onboarding
Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Parent Portal
Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
K-12
Software designed for kindergarten through 12th grade schools
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Mobile Learning
Access for students to complete learning materials on mobile platforms
Virtual Classroom
Classes/sessions accessible via web browser of built-in video conferencing
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Classroom Management
Plan and schedule lessons and maintain students' behavior in the classroom
Student Information/Records
Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration
Synchronous Learning
Real-time, interactive learning experiences where participants engage in learning activities simultaneously
Gradebook
Track student's scores and grades on course materials
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