Schoology - Getting Started in Schoology (Student)

This article will go over some of the beginning things you will need to know in order to use Schoology.

Downloading Files from Schoology

  1. Navigate to the file you wish to download. Common places include Materials, Assignments, or Discussions.
  2. Click the name of the document you wish to download.

    An assignment with an attached document.

  3. Choose Save File, then OK.

    The open document dialog box. The Save File option is the second option with a radio button.

  4. Locate the file in your Downloads folder.

How to Download Office 365

Many Instructors require using Microsoft Office for homework submissions in Schoology. Directions to download Office 365 are available at this KB article.
  • Note: If you have a laptop as part of the Charger Tech 360 program, Microsoft Office is already installed.

How to Submit an Assignment

Watch a video walk through of the assignment submission process.
 
  1. Click the name of the assignment in Schoology.

    A Unit folder in Schoology with several pages and an assignment named "End of Chapter 1 Questions".


  2. Click the Submit Assignment button on the right side of the screen.

    The End of Chapter 1 Questions assignment. The Submit Assignment button is on the right.

  3. Choose the File button on the Upload window. The file button is an icon with several pieces of paper on it.

    The Upload window in Schoology. The File button is next to the top text field on the Upload tab.

  4. Navigate to the file on your computer. Highlight the file and click Open.

    A Windows Explorer window with several files. A file named 8. Notifications is highlighted.
  5. You will see a complete message on the Upload screen when the file has been uploaded. Click Submit to complete the submission process.

    The Upload window in Schoology. A document named 6. Messages.PNG has been uploaded. The Submit button is at the bottom.
  6. You will see an Assignment Submitted message on the right side of the screen
The Submissions are of an assignment in Schoology. The text reads "Assignment Submitted" and a button with "Re-submit assignment" on it is beneath.

How to Read/Reply to Schoology Messages

  1. Click the envelope icon in the top menu to access your inbox.
  2. Click a message in your inbox to open and view its contents.

    The Schoology upper menu bar. The envelope icon for messages is in the upper right. It has been clicked and messages are visible.

  3. Read the message and compose a response in the Message field (if necessary). Click Send.
The Messages screen in Schoology. A brief message has been opened. The Message window that can be used to reply is visible. The Send button is at the bottom.

Keywords:
Schoology, Getting, Started, Submit, Assignments, Messages, download, files 
Doc ID:
96713
Owned by:
Tyler T. in SWTC
Created:
2019-12-18
Updated:
2026-02-03
Sites:
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College