Schoology NEXT 2016

After using Schoology for 6 years, it was about time I went paperless. The problem was, our district uses PowerSchool for the grading program and that's where grades have to be entered. The only function I hadn't fully explored was the Schoology gradebook. Until now. And, oh, how I do enjoy it.

This seminar will focus on basic understanding of the Schoology gradebook and it's design, ways to accommodate specific grading issues and reinforcing the school-to-home connection with interactive assessments that provide immediate feedback, and digitally submit assignments. In this workshop teachers will also develop rubrics generated in Schoology for both formative/summative assessments and gather instant, usable data to help drive instruction.

Session Objectives:
Attendees will be able to: 1) setup their grade books using the grading system they want to use, whether category, percentage or weighting. 2) create a rubric for grading systems, 3) develop badges for engagement and positivity, and if time allows 4) using the mastery feature (enterprise only).

Presented by:
James Amato
EduTech Director
Region 16 CT, Woodland Regional HS
Beacon Falls, CT

With 21 years of teaching and 25 years as a freelance network and computer consultant, Jim is savvy in many veins of technology. This father of three is a Sagittarius and Eagle Scout who loves Schoology, puppies and long walks on the beach.