Schoology

This is my school district's first year in their 1-to-1 initiative called Project OLE (Olympian Learning Environment).  Our mascot is an olympian.

Because we are 1-to-1, I think it's time I try a learning management system in my classroom.  At first I assumed that Google Classroom was the way to go.  My IT showed me how to use Google Classroom and then mentioned Schoology.  I know very little about either one, but decided to try Schoology because I hear it has more bells and whistles.  

So, without any training or anytime to play around with it, I jumped in.  Honestly, what's the worst that can happen?  (<-- That is not foreshadowing)  I created an account, gave the students the class code and POOF, I now have a learning management system.  Yay!  It's so easy.  

You hear this all the time but it's true:  You don't have to be an expert in technology to use it in your classroom.  The students are very knowledgeable with technology and are eager to help.  I started the class by being open and honest with the students and told them it was new to me and I wanted their help.  

My favorite feature so far: grading.  This is wonderful.  No papers to collect, no papers to carry back and forth to grade, and students can submit from home.  

Anyone else use schoology?