Thanks for the comments above, hopefully we can answer a few of these queries about the site that have been highlighted.
The ability for anyone to be able to view the calendar is in place so that pupils don't have the excuse, 'I forgot my password', and will always be able to access their homework details and deadlines.
When they log in, rather than seeing all homework, they'll only see homework relevant to them, and as JJonas said, are able to take online quizzes and spelling tests and view their gradebook with their grades and comments.
For the login details, we offer multiple ways to allow easy access for students, but the majority of schools do so by using their SMHW login details. Many schools have a preferred username format / email addresses which we import for them, so they can continue to use the same details for many services.
We also integrate with Google SSO, Active Directory and RM Unify.
The login details can be printed as a PDF, or exported to excel for a mail merge if more/less information is required when distributing these. We also have a CSV of the login details to be as flexible as possible.
Student name fields are now also locked for our users so they cannot edit this.
In terms of VLEs and their functionality, we would also be the first to say that we are not trying to do everything that a VLE does, and rather just focus on homework setting, tracking and monitoring for teachers students and parents. Although VLEs can be great for a number of areas, homework is often an after thought, and this is what we really focus on.
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