schoology is a social networking service and virtual learning environment for k-12 school and higher education institutions that allows users to create, manage, and share academic content. also known as a learning management system (lms) or course management system (cms), the cloud-based platform provides tools needed to manage an online classroom. schoology can help teachers contact students with homework and more. they can post daily reminders or updates. they can message students, manage the assignment calendar and put new assignments.