Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) is the largest school district in Maryland, serving over 80,000 students. BCPS uses Schoology as its learning management system (LMS). Schoology is a web-based platform that provides teachers and students with a variety of tools to manage and deliver instruction.
This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide to BCPS Schoology. It will cover everything from how to log in and create a profile to how to use Schoology’s various features. Whether you are a student, parent, or teacher, this guide will help you get the most out of BCPS Schoology.
How to Log in to BCPS Schoology
To log in to BCPS Schoology, go to https://bcps.schoology.com. You will need to enter your BCPS username and password. If you are a student, your username is your student ID number. If you are a parent, your username is your email address. If you are a teacher, your username is your BCPS email address.
Once you have logged in, you will be taken to your Schoology dashboard. Your dashboard displays a variety of information, including your upcoming assignments, announcements, and messages.
How to Create a Schoology Profile
If you are a new user to Schoology, you will need to create a profile. To do this, click on the “Profile” tab in the top right corner of your dashboard.
On the profile page, you will need to enter your name, email address, and other basic information. You can also upload a photo of yourself.
Once you have completed your profile, click on the “Save” button.
How to Use Schoology’s Various Features
Schoology offers a variety of features that can be used to manage and deliver instruction. Some of the most commonly used features include:
- Assignments: Teachers can create and assign assignments to students using Schoology. Students can submit their assignments online and receive feedback from their teachers.
- Announcements: Teachers can use Schoology to make announcements to their students. Announcements can be posted to the class homepage or sent directly to students’ inboxes.
- Messages: Teachers and students can communicate with each other using Schoology’s messaging system. Messages can be sent individually or to groups of students.
- Calendar: The Schoology calendar displays all of the upcoming events and assignments for a course. Students can use the calendar to keep track of their due dates and plan their workloads.
- Resources: Teachers can upload resources, such as handouts, presentations, and videos, to Schoology. Students can access these resources from anywhere with an internet connection.
BCPS Schoology Resources
BCPS offers a variety of resources to help students, parents, and teachers learn more about Schoology. Some of these resources include:
- BCPS Schoology Help Center: The BCPS Schoology Help Center provides a variety of articles and videos on how to use Schoology.
- BCPS Schoology Training: BCPS offers free Schoology training to students, parents, and teachers.
- BCPS Schoology Support: BCPS offers Schoology support to students, parents, and teachers. Support is available by phone, email, and chat.
Conclusion
BCPS Schoology is a powerful tool that can be used to manage and deliver instruction. By using Schoology, teachers can create and deliver engaging and interactive lessons, and students can learn at their own pace and on their own time.
If you are a student, parent, or teacher in BCPS, I encourage you to learn more about Schoology and how you can use it to enhance your educational experience.
FAQ
Q: What is BCPS Schoology?
A: BCPS Schoology is a web-based platform that provides teachers and students with a variety of tools to manage and deliver instruction.
Q: How do I log in to BCPS Schoology?
A: To log in to BCPS Schoology, go to https://bcps.schoology.com and enter your BCPS username and password.
Q: How do I create a Schoology profile?
A: To create a Schoology profile, click on the “Profile” tab in the top right corner of your dashboard and enter your name, email address, and other basic information. You can also upload a photo of yourself.
Q: How do I use Schoology’s various features?
A: Schoology offers a variety of features, including assignments, announcements, messages, calendar, and resources. To learn more about how to use these features,