Learning Management Systems (LMS)- Schoology vs. Edmodo

A learning management system (LMS) is ...

As explained in the video tutorial above, a LMS can be used in the classroom for posting assignments, tests, quizzes, important information and/or discussion boards, as well as providing resources to students and parents at home simply by logging in to their instructor's group or course.  It also allows teachers to create professional learning networks with colleagues in order to collaborate and share ideas.
Still don't understand the role of a LMS?  Click HERE to view another video.

This week, I explored two different LMS applications, Schoology and Edmodo.  I will be sharing information about both applications, as well as provide you with a few of my personal "take-aways" during my examination of each LMS.

Schoology
What is Schoology?  Watch the video below.

To view a tutorial on how to create an educator account, as well as learn the basic functions of and tools for using Schoology, watch the video below.

Take a look at the Schoology Help Guide for further assistance.
Here are Ideas for Using Schoology.

Edmodo
What is Edmodo?  Watch the video below.

To view a tutorial on how to create an educator account, as well as learn the basic functions of and tools for using Edmodo, watch the video below.

Take a look at the Edmodo Guide for further assistance.  

Here are 20 Ideas for Using Edmodo.

Schoology vs Edmodo "Take-Aways"
I will allow you to create your own opinion on the LMS you prefer the most.  However, as I explored these two applications, here are a few of the "take-aways" that I discovered (these are merely a glimpse of the surface-I am certain I would find a lot more had I dug deeper):
Schoology
* very organized
* allows users to create a course or a group (i.e. one for students and one for parents)
* media album option and resource option are good tools not offered in Edmodo
* no "polling" option in Schoology
* seemed to contain less available apps than Edmodo
Edmodo
* very user-friendly with easy access to tools
* allows users to create main groups and small groups
* app choice is larger and layout is more friendly
* no media album option or resource option offered
* snapshot only for Math or ELA (need more subjects offered for this tool)

Want to try some additional learning management systems?  Check out the links below:
"The 20 Best Learning Management Systems"
"The Best Learning Management Systems (LMS) for 2016"