Schools should compare classroom management software based on attendance, student communication, assignment management, behavior tracking, collaboration, parent communication, reporting, integrations, security, usability, and cost.
- Google Classroom: Supports assignments, announcements, grading, file sharing, and communication between teachers and students.
- Microsoft Teams for Education: Combines classroom communication, assignments, meetings, collaboration, and file management.
- ClassDojo: Supports classroom communication, behavior tracking, student engagement, and parent updates.
- Canvas: Provides course management, assignments, grading, communication, and learning analytics.
- Moodle: Open-source platform supporting courses, assignments, quizzes, communication, and learning management.
- Schoology: Offers classroom resources, assignments, assessments, grading, communication, and learning management.
- Nearpod: Supports interactive lessons, student participation, assessments, and real-time classroom feedback.
- Edmodo: Provides classroom communication, assignments, resources, and student engagement features.
- GoGuardian Teacher: Supports classroom monitoring, student device management, website controls, and teacher communication.
- Lightspeed Classroom: Provides classroom device monitoring, website management, student engagement tools, and teacher controls.
Schools should also compare attendance tracking, communication, assignments, behavior management, device controls, parent access, reporting, integrations, privacy, security, ease of use, and total cost before selecting a platform.