In the daily life of us Hanover County Public Schools students, we use the learning management software called Schoology. Schoology is a piece of burnt-out, outdated web software built by three college students in their free time back in 2007. The LMS (Learning Management System)'s interface has not had a major overhaul in well over a decade, leaving behind useless, outdated features, and making the overall navigation of Schoology very conflicting, confusing, and slow. Ever since PowerSchool has acquired Schoology back in 2019, they've been making horrible business decisions and ultimately making Schoology even more dysfunctional. This is where I present the world of other LMS programs.
- Canvas LMS
Canvas is an open-source Learning Management System owned and created by Instructure, and is actively being maintained while adding useful new features every day. If transitioning to another LMS, Canvas would likely be the best and easiest option for both teachers and students, as Canvas is the closest in nature to Schoology and is also completely free for both teachers and students. - Blackboard
Blackboard is the most commonly used LMS in the United States, with active users all around the world. It offers some of the best features, grade management systems, and essential organization options used by some of the most popular universities in the world. Hanover County has used Blackboard in the past. It costs $300 per school year for each classroom. - Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a good option. It integrates well with Google's ecosystem, allows teachers to customize many options about their classroom, and quickly grade assignments in a neat and clean UI. Google Classroom is also a perfect choice for those in HCPS elementary/middle schools. Google Classroom is completely free for both teachers and students. - Moodle
Moodle has by far the best features, cleanest UI, and best options. It is an open-source LMS that is very accessible and is always getting new features daily. It is currently the most updated and active LMS available, and costs $120 for the basic annual plan.
To all the students, teachers, and other staff that understand the struggles of dealing with Schoology's horrendous interface and conflicting options, you're not alone. This has been a problem for years, and Schoology has not had a major update in a very long time. HCPS students and teachers need a new, refined LMS solution for the 2024-2025 school year.
Schoology needs to go.
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Update 3/29/2024: As of March 29th, all petition flyers in Hanover High School still remain, with the exception of the main lobby flyer mistakenly being removed by custodians. There is still no consent for flyer placement from Patrick-Henry. However on December 11th of 2023, flyers were placed in the main lobby and hallways in Mechanicsville High School, but we failed to provide an update. As the school year inches closer towards an end, we (the Student Rights Association) have been winding down access to the petition for all Hanover County Public Schools students, and at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, all QR codes on the existing flyers will redirect to a '404 Not Found' page to reflect the closure of this petition. We truly appreciate your contribution to the 'No More Schoology' movement and we look forward to organizing further petitions in the future.
feel free to help spread this petition by sharing the link with others.
Update 9/27/2023: Some fliers have been distributed today to teachers at Patrick-Henry, thanks to some very kind volunteers. These fliers are now displayed on the front door of some classrooms. We have not yet gotten the green light from Hanover High or Patrick-Henry for general distribution/soliciting in the hallways, but we will keep updating as time goes on.
Update 9/26/2023: The petition was briefly distributed today, with a few select students from Patrick-Henry High School and Hanover High School being permitted to digitally sign it via ipetitions. Fliers and advertisements have not yet been made, but we will update as soon as that happens.
Update 9/22/2023: The petition has just been launched. Please share this petition with others to get the word around. Advertisements and fliers will soon be launched at Hanover High School and Patrick-Henry High School.
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In the daily life of us Hanover County Public Schools students, we use the learning management software called Schoology. Schoology is a piece of burnt-out, outdated web software built by three college students in their free time back in 2007. The LMS (Learning Management System)'s interface has not had a major overhaul in well over a decade, leaving behind useless, outdated features, and making the overall navigation of Schoology very conflicting, confusing, and slow. Ever since PowerSchool has acquired Schoology back in 2019, they've been making horrible business decisions and ultimately making Schoology even more dysfunctional. This is where I present the world of other LMS programs.
- Canvas LMS
Canvas is an open-source Learning Management System owned and created by Instructure, and is actively being maintained while adding useful new features every day. If transitioning to another LMS, Canvas would likely be the best and easiest option for both teachers and students, as Canvas is the closest in nature to Schoology and is also completely free for both teachers and students. - Blackboard
Blackboard is the most commonly used LMS in the United States, with active users all around the world. It offers some of the best features, grade management systems, and essential organization options used by some of the most popular universities in the world. Hanover County has used Blackboard in the past. It costs $300 per school year for each classroom. - Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a good option. It integrates well with Google's ecosystem, allows teachers to customize many options about their classroom, and quickly grade assignments in a neat and clean UI. Google Classroom is also a perfect choice for those in HCPS elementary/middle schools. Google Classroom is completely free for both teachers and students. - Moodle
Moodle has by far the best features, cleanest UI, and best options. It is an open-source LMS that is very accessible and is always getting new features daily. It is currently the most updated and active LMS available, and costs $120 for the basic annual plan.
To all the students, teachers, and other staff that understand the struggles of dealing with Schoology's horrendous interface and conflicting options, you're not alone. This has been a problem for years, and Schoology has not had a major update in a very long time. HCPS students and teachers need a new, refined LMS solution for the 2024-2025 school year.
Schoology needs to go.
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Update 10/2/2023: Fliers have successfully been launched all around Hanover High School. You can find them upstairs in the 2200's hallway, downstairs in the main hallway, one in the main lobby, and around the cafeteria. No fliers have yet been launched in the Patrick-Henry hallways, but some have been placed on teachers' doors with permission.
Update 3/29/2024: As of March 29th, all petition flyers in Hanover High School still remain, with the exception of the main lobby flyer mistakenly being removed by custodians. There is still no consent for flyer placement from Patrick-Henry. However on December 11th of 2023, flyers were placed in the main lobby and hallways in Mechanicsville High School, but we failed to provide an update. As the school year inches closer towards an end, we (the Student Rights Association) have been winding down access to the petition for all Hanover County Public Schools students, and at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, all QR codes on the existing flyers will redirect to a '404 Not Found' page to reflect the closure of this petition. We truly appreciate your contribution to the 'No More Schoology' movement and we look forward to organizing further petitions in the future.
feel free to help spread this petition by sharing the link with others.
Update 9/27/2023: Some fliers have been distributed today to teachers at Patrick-Henry, thanks to some very kind volunteers. These fliers are now displayed on the front door of some classrooms. We have not yet gotten the green light from Hanover High or Patrick-Henry for general distribution/soliciting in the hallways, but we will keep updating as time goes on.
Update 9/26/2023: The petition was briefly distributed today, with a few select students from Patrick-Henry High School and Hanover High School being permitted to digitally sign it via ipetitions. Fliers and advertisements have not yet been made, but we will update as soon as that happens.
Update 9/22/2023: The petition has just been launched. Please share this petition with others to get the word around. Advertisements and fliers will soon be launched at Hanover High School and Patrick-Henry High School.
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Update 10/2/2023: Fliers have successfully been launched all around Hanover High School. You can find them upstairs in the 2200's hallway, downstairs in the main hallway, one in the main lobby, and around the cafeteria. No fliers have yet been launched in the Patrick-Henry hallways, but some have been placed on teachers' doors with permission.