schoology is it possible to set up a course where members can't see each other

by Walter Aufderhar 10 min read

How do students join a Schoology course without a new account?

Students with existing Schoology accounts can use the Access Code to join your course without having to create a new account. Students can register by going to app.schoology.com/register.

What is the difference between a Schoology course and a group?

Groups are very similar to Schoology courses. A teacher can communicate with OSU EnvisionIT staff and other EnvisionIT teachers through the group. Teachers can also access the master curriculum (more on this later) from the EnvisionIT Teachers group. Take the tutorial to become more familiar with Schoology

How do I organize my course materials in Schoology?

There are a variety of ways that you can organize your course materials in Schoology. Similar to cleaning up your Google Drive, the key lies in using “folders” at the top level. Limit the number of individual materials and/or assignments you post on the main page.

How do I create groups in Schoology?

To create a group, follow these steps: Click Groups at the top of Schoology. Select My Groups. Click Create Group on the right. Fill out the Group form. Write a Description (optional). Set Privacy to customize who can view the group. Set Access to customize who can join the group. Click Create to finish.

How do you hide courses on Schoology?

Click Course Options on the left menu of the course profile and select Edit Privacy/Course Settings to view and adjust your course privacy settings.

Can students see each other in Schoology conference?

Instructors can see all students' webcams in a conference, but students can not see each others' webcams. Students can see their own webcam, share their webcam, and of course see the instructor's webcam. Instructors may also create breakout rooms in a conference that allows students in those sessions to see each other.

How do you turn on privacy settings in Schoology?

You can access your Privacy Settings using these steps: Click your name in the top right corner of any page in Schoology and select Settings. Click the Privacy Settings tab. Changing the settings by clicking the appropriate cell.

What does private access only mean in Schoology?

If you encounter a message that reads Private Access Only, the area you'd like to view may not be currently accessible for your Schoology account. This Private Access Only message might appear in the following areas of Schoology: User profiles. Courses and Groups. Parent View.

Can students see each other in BigBlueButton?

For most Premium Tier accounts, you can share webcams in BigBlueButton and students can see each other by unlocking the See other viewers webcams (in the lock settings). BigBlueButton will dynamically adjust the number of webcams moderators and viewers see based on the number of users in the session.

How do you use BigBlueButton in schoology?

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How do I remove my profile picture on Schoology?

Hover over the profile picture and click Edit Picture. If you already have a photo in place, click Remove Picture to remove your current picture from view. Click Attach File. Choose a JPEG, PNG, or GIF file from your device.

How do I get Schoology plus?

Google Chrome. Download Schoology Plus from the Chrome Web Store. Click Here to Download.Firefox. Download Schoology Plus from our website. Click Here to Download.Microsoft Edge. Download Schoology Plus from Microsoft Edge Add-ons. Click Here to Download.

What does incomplete mean in schoology?

If a student is missing an assignment or an assignment is incomplete, when they finish it and submit it, it should show up as something that needs graded.

How do you publish a folder on the Schoology App?

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How do I print student work on schoology?

Assessments and managed assessments can be printed from within a course by opening the assessment.Click Actions in the top right corner.Select Print Assessment from the drop-down menu.From the Print Format Options modal, select the layout of the assessment and choose whether to print an answer key.More items...

How to create a group in Schoology?

To create a group, follow these steps: Click Groups at the top of Schoology. Select My Groups. Click Create Group on the right. Fill out the Group form. Write a Description (optional). Set Privacy to customize who can view the group.

What is a group in education?

Groups are an excellent way to connect with people locally and worldwide. Depending on the permission settings at the administrative level, educators, parents, and even students can create or join Groups. They can be used to connect, collaborate, share materials, learn “best practices,” and more. There are so many different ways to use the Groups feature, they may become a vital part of your educational management.

How to add discussion to a group?

To add a discussion to your group, follow these steps: Click Groups in the top menu and select a group you administer. Click Discussions in the left-hand menu. Click Add Discussion .

What is an update in a group?

Updates are meant to be brief messages posted to your group. When updates are posted to your group, they will appear in the Updates section of your group as well as on each in the Recent Activity area of members in your group.

What is group resources?

Group Resources is an area for members to share files and links that pertain to their interests. One of the unique features of this area is that you may allow other members to add to the Resources section.

What to consider when learning at home?

Making a learning environment inviting and appealing for learners is another thing to consider for students learning at home. Course folders can be color-coded, images can be added, and other multimedia items can be embedded to make the course look like a fun place to learn.

Why is organization important in learning?

Organization is key to any learning approach, but it’s especially critical when students are learning at home. It can be tempting when first starting out to just post items without organizing them. However, using course folders to collect items together will greatly help your students not feel overwhelmed and lost.

Step 1: Find Your Files

First, take everything you would normally send out separately throughout the year (syllabi, rubrics, writing documents, tip sheets, reflections, surveys, etc) and place it all in a folder. This will organize all of the useful resources your students need throughout the year in one easily identifiable and accessible location.

Step 2: Create Folders

Next, create folders for each unit you teach throughout the year and place everything that correlates with that unit within the folder. From here, consider grouping “like assignments” in folders within the unit folder. Again, everything is kept neat and orderly and reflects the progression of skills that will be attained.

Step 3: Stay Organized During the School Year

Lastly, it's important not only to get organized for the new school year but to stay organized as the school year progresses. I recommend doing this for 5 or 10 minutes each month just to keep things organized and most importantly … “findable” for future projects and school years.

How Do You Keep Organized?

We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. No matter if you are using Schoology, Google Drive, or something else… please share your digital organization tips with us below in the comments section.

Use An Access Code

Reset Access Code

  • If your Access Code is being used by people other than your students, go to the Memberspage and reset the code in the green box. The new code will render the old one obsolete. Students already enrolled in the course will remain enrolled.
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Require Approval

  • Manually approve new members before they can join the course, even if they use the access code: 1. From the Course Profile, select Members. 2. In the green box to the right, click the Require Approvalcheckbox.
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Use The Add Members Button

  • Depending on the settings in your school or organization, you may see Add Members in the Members area. Add membersby following these steps: From the Course Profile, select Members: 1. Click Add Members. 2. If your organization has multiple schools or buildings, select the member's location from the drop-down on the top right. 3. Select the member(s...
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Importing Enrollments

  • Enterprise users have the option to import enrollments at the system level using a CSV file. Click here to learn more about importing course enrollments. Depending on which Student Information System your school is using, you may also have the option of importing users, course, and enrollments via an SIS sync. Contact your Schoology representative to learn more about automa…
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Content Organization (Think folders!) For Online Learning Environments

Consistent and Clear Naming Conventions

Content Visibility and Placement in Online Learning Environments

Color, Images, and Media

Connecting Through Communication Tools and Audio/Video

  • This is probably the biggest consideration we should have right now. Students and teachers are used to seeing each other every day, and teachers rely heavily on non-verbal cues to gauge understanding. Try to structure the course to allow for times that you can “meet” together and find ways to have voices and faces included in the course whenever po...
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