Google Classroom is great, but it’s not the only game in town. There are other classroom learning systems that are really good too! With each, you can assign and collect work and manage your classroom right from the web or the iPad app.

All three classroom management systems are easy to use and implement. If you want to go paperless and aren’t necessarily a Google Classroom school, you owe it to yourself to check these out.

Edmodo: Edmodo allows for the ability to digitally give out, grade, and return assignments. The teacher can create folders in Edmodo to help them organize quizzes, notes, and assignments. They can also share folders with students in which to put information for the class. The platform also allows for the sending of private messages to students. Edmodo also provides for the embedding of quizzes and polls right in the platform. One of the things that set Edmodo apart from other learning management systems is that it connects you to a network of teachers from which to draw ideas from and share information.

Showbie: I’ve written about the greatness of Showbie before. On the surface, without the paid “pro” features, Showbie is a great way to distribute and receive student assignments. What makes Showbie so easy to incorporate in your classroom is that it works with a multitude of apps and devices. You can easily have your students show you how they solve a math equation using Explain Everything, they can mark-up a document in Skitch, or write an essay in Apple’s Pages. All are easily shareable to Showbie. Showbie can be accessed using everything from an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad using the Showbie app, a Chromebook, or a plain old Windows machine.

One of the great things about Showbie it the “assignment lock’ feature (pro feature). Set a due date, activate “assignment lock” and no longer will students have access to the assignment. No longer does the teacher have to wonder if a student has turned in the assignment after the due date.

Schoology: Schoology is an all-in-one resource for the classroom. Not only is there a built-in gradebook, but attendance can be kept in Schoology as well. One of the features of Schoology is badges. Students can earn badges for class performance. A student shows leadership in class or is a good listener, give them a badge to recognize their good work. Use the badges for extra credit or to allow the student special privileges.

Schoology has a built-in calendar and message center. Included in Schoology is a feature called the “App Center.” The App Center allows the teacher to search for useful apps that can be helpful in the class. You can also create or join academic groups. This is a great way for the various school departments to share resources amongst each other.