Differences Between Parent and Student Accounts: Schoology
Schoology Parent Resource Kit
Official PDF Translations
Watch the video to look at some important differences between Parent and Student accounts in Schoology. Information from the video is below.
- Parents have read only ability to students’ activities.
- Parents are not able to participate as students.
- Students must be logged into their own account to participate in a course or group in Schoology.
| Parent Accounts | Student Accounts |
|---|---|
| Cannot submit assignments Can view what has been submitted. | Can submit assignments |
| Cannot post in discussions. Sometimes may be able to view discussions, depending on settings. | Can post in discussions |
| Cannot access assessments. | Can submit assessments |
| Cannot post in media albums. Can view media albums. | Can post to media albums |
| Cannot submit quizzes or tests for student. | Can attempt submissions of quizzes and tests |
To view student or parent accounts
- Click the arrow in the upper right corner near your name
- Select the account you wish to view.
