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Schoology

What is Schoology?

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Schoology is the official Learning Management System (LMS) for Modesto City Schools.

Schoology is an online course management system that allows teachers to create and manage academic courses for their students. It provides teachers with a method of managing lessons, engaging students and sharing content. Schoology provides a secure and safe, easy-to-use, way for teachers, students, parents, and administrators to seamlessly communicate and collaborate to enhance students’ learning and success.

How to Login

From the MCS App Portal

MCS app portal login process

From the Schoology's website

Schoology login process

Beginning of Year Setup

K-6 Teachers Beginning of Year Setup in Schoology

7-12 Teachers Beginning of Year Setup in Schoology

7-12 Teachers Beginning of Year Setup in Schoology

Schoology Gradepassback Sync to PTP

K-12 Teachers Using Materials from Archived Courses and Resources

How to use Schoology

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This section will give you a quick overview of navigating Schoology.

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In this section, you will learn how to add content to your courses. This includes Assignments, Assessments, Test/Quiz, and Discussion Boards.

Checklist

Learn everything there is about your Schoology gradebook, including how to setup the grade pass-back to PowerTeacher Pro!

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Connect with people locally and worldwide in Schoology Groups! Learn how you can collaborate with your peers and share resources within Schoology.

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Have everything you need for the school year right within Schoology. Resources will help you keep your materials organized and share them with your peers!

7-12 Optional: Schoology Linked Sections Handout Linked Sections allow efficiency if you have the same course different class periods.
(Caution Note - setup only at beginning of S1 or S2. Do not unlink sections as it will delete grades)

Best Practices / Tips / Testimonials

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Additional Resources

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Ed Tech Smart Start Self-Paced Modules for Students

Schoology Course and Group Clean-Up

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Troubleshooting

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Help Desk Portal

Need help with Schoology?

Create a ticket using the MCS Help Desk system!

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