Learning days should support your staff, not drain them. You’ve seen it: a full day of sessions, built with the best intentions, but it still ends in hallway confusion, session reshuffling, and feedback forms that go unread. Not because anyone dropped the ball, but because traditional PD planning often overlooks what teachers actually need to…
Collecting feedback shouldn’t feel like an extra burden after your event. With Sched’s built-in feedback tool, you can automatically prompt attendees, gather insights by session or speaker, and export reports with ease. It’s a simpler way to understand what worked and plan with confidence.
Looking for the best school event management software in the UK? Discover the top 5 platforms for seamless event planning, scheduling, and attendee engagement for Inset Days and more.
If you’ve ever run a Professional Development (PD) day, you know the logistics can take over: Session sign-ups in Google Forms. Attendance tracked on paper. Reminders sent manually. Feedback trickling in days too late to be useful. And that’s before anything actually starts. The truth is, most PD coordinators and school leaders aren’t struggling with…
You’ve planned the sessions. You’ve emailed the schedule. You’ve posted reminders. Maybe even printed signs. And still, on the day of the event, you’re getting questions like: “Where do I go?” “What time is my session?” “Wait, which building is this in again?” It’s not your fault. It’s what happens when event information is scattered…
Let’s be honest: you’re already doing the work of five systems. It’s 9:48 am. Your keynote starts at 10. Someone just asked if Session B is still taking place in Room 2 because the printout says one thing, the email says another, and the speaker hasn’t arrived yet. You’ve got sign-ups in Google Forms, room…
You put in the hours. Your team pulled it off. The event went well… or at least it seemed like it did. But now it’s Monday and when someone asks, “Was it worth it?”—can you answer with data? For most school leaders, answering that question is harder than it should be. Without real-time attendance tracking,…
Raise your hand if your team only uses Sched’s event software for PD days. You’re not alone, but you’re also missing out. Most schools start with Sched for professional development. But the ones getting the most value? They’re using it for everything from tech rollouts and orientation week to community nights and student showcases. If…
Looking for the best event management platform in 2025? We’ll save you some time: it’s Sched. If you’ve explored the usual suspects — Whova, Hopin, Webex, vFairs, RSVPify, Hubilo, Cvent, Bizzabo, Airmeet, EventMobi — you’ve likely run into confusing pricing, bloated interfaces, or tools that only work well for a specific use case. If you’d like…
Looking for a smarter, simpler alternative to Whova for your event management needs? Whova is known for its slick mobile app and attendee engagement tools, but when it comes to full-on event management, especially if you’re handling speaker submissions, complex scheduling, or multiple tracks, Sched is built for that kind of work. Say hello to…
Looking for a smarter, simpler alternative to Webex for your event management needs? Webex is a solid platform for webinars and virtual broadcasts, but if your event has moving parts like breakout sessions, speaker tracks, or an in-person component, you’ll quickly run into limitations. Say hello to Sched, the all-in-one event management platform built for…
Looking for a simpler, more powerful alternative to RSVPify for your event management needs? RSVPify is solid for RSVPs and guest lists, but if you’re planning something more complex than a party or wedding, you might feel like you’re outgrowing it fast. Say hello to Sched, the all-in-one event management platform built for organizers who…
