Blog Following - 10 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Successful Parent Relationships
This week on Erin's blog, we are looking at using technology as a tool to create successful parent relationships. I had not heard of the tool she discusses in this blog post so it was a good read for me.
#1 Use ClassTag
This is a website/app that supports parent communication in various ways like messaging, newsletters, schedules, meetings, and volunteers.
#2 Share Photos and Videos
You can easily share photos and quick videos directly in ClassTag for parents to see throughout the day.
#3 Allow Parents to Access Student Digital Portfolios
Though students cannot create a portfolio within the ClassTag app (although you CAN do that in Classdojo! See my previous blog post), you can send announcements to parents in ClassTag to remind them to check out other apps you may be using with your class.
#4 Be Consistent
Parents appreciate consistency in communication and ClassTag makes this easy with "auto" features for different things like newsletters and announcements.
#5 Spread the Love
Make sure that you are communicating equally with all parents. Set reminders to communicate with different families each week with a quick message in ClassTag.
#6 Organize Volunteers
ClassTag allows for the teacher to set up various volunteer opportunities. Parents are notified of volunteer opportunities and then reminded of things they signed up for.
#7 Reach Out
Send quick messages to those parents who don't seem as involved as a check in point throughout the year.
#8 Find your Experts
When parents sign up and create their profiles, they can share their interests or areas of expertise. Teachers can use this info to help in supporting their students.
#9 Be Culturally Aware
ClassTag can translate communication to a parent/caregiver's native language to help them feel welcomed and take down language barriers.
#10 Start Right Away
Starting on day one encourages parent communication and involvement from the start!
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