Digital Communication for Teachers
Using Technology to Effectively Communicate
Why Should Teachers and Parents Communicate?
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Powtoon
Homeroom App
The Homeroom app gives teachers a safe way to share pictures with parents so they may see what is happening in the classroom. This app makes it super simple to upload pictures straight to the app in a matter of seconds. The teacher shares a link or code with parents and they can subscribe to the album and can receive notifications when new pictures are uploaded. This is a fantastic way to keep parents involved with minimal effort.
Book Me
Book me allows teachers to set up a sign up for different reasons including parent/teacher conference, volunteer signup, etc. Book Me will put the meeting times straight to your calendar.
Class Dojo
Class Dojo has been around for a little while known as a behavior management tool for classrooms. However, now there are even more added features to stay in contact with parents. You can send anonymous messages to individual parents or whole class and parents can view reports from what has been going on in class. Class dojo allows teachers to monitor student behavior while instantaneously communicating with parents about their child's progress.
Remind 101
Celly
Celly is a social networking site that teachers can set up cells in which they invite either students, teachers, or co-workers to share ideas or receive messages. Celly is safe because you can set your cell as private with 3 different messaging options: Curated (You have to approve), Open Chat (Everyone can post anything), Alert only (Only you can send messages). You can share messages, documents, or pictures in each cell via the web or smart devices. This is a great way to stay in touch with stakeholders.
Twitter is not just for celebrities telling everyone what they think. Twitter can allow teachers to send class messages out for parents and students to see. Twitter also allows teachers to collaborate with other teachers simply by following other users or following hashtags. #edtech
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Christina Tibbs
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