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Description: ClassDojo is a classroom communication app that connects teachers, students, and families. It allows teachers to share updates, messages, photos, and student behavior data.

Benefits:

Easy-to-use interface

Real-time communication

Reinforces positive behavior

Disadvantages:

Limited customization

Some features may be distracting

Classroom Use: I would use ClassDojo to send regular updates, classroom photos, and behavior reports. It's ideal for keeping parents informed in real time and engaging them in their child's day-to-day experiences.

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ClassDojo helps teachers, parents, and students build amazing classroom communities.

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Description: Remind is a text-messaging platform that allows educators to send quick reminders and messages to families without sharing personal phone numbers.

Benefits:

Private and secure

Immediate reach to families

Supports multiple languages

Disadvantages:

Limited multimedia sharing

Messages can be one-directional

Classroom Use: I’d use Remind for sending homework reminders, upcoming event notifications, or urgent updates to ensure timely communication.

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Adoption and usage

Simple, effective, and surprisingly easy to use

With nearly 30 million users in 80% of US schools, the numbers speak for themselves: students, families, and educators love using Remind.

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Remind | Communication Platform for Education

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Remind is a communication platform that reaches students and families where they are and supports learning wherever it happens. Millions of educators, students, and parents use Remind to connect with the people and resources that help them teach and learn.

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Description: Seesaw is a digital portfolio app that lets students document and share their learning with their families through photos, videos, drawings, and notes.

Benefits:

Student-led sharing

Visual progress tracking

Easy parent access

Disadvantages:

Requires device access

Setup can be time-consuming initially

Classroom Use: I would use Seesaw to help students reflect on their learning and share their work with parents regularly, fostering meaningful conversations at home.

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Seesaw | Elementary Learning Experience Platform

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Elementary Learning Experience Platform | Seesaw

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Seesaw is a Learning Experience Platform with 25M+ users, enhancing elementary education, engagement, and school culture while improving academic success.

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Description: Google Classroom is an online learning platform that allows teachers to post assignments, feedback, and class announcements.

Benefits:

Organized hub for learning

Integrates with other Google apps

Allows feedback and comments

Disadvantages:

Less visually engaging

Requires Google account

Classroom Use: I would post announcements, assignments, and student reflections for parents to view, especially for upper elementary grades.

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Description: Moodle is an open-source learning management system (LMS) used by educators to create personalized learning environments. It includes features for posting assignments, grading, quizzes, and feedback, making it an effective platform for sharing assessment data with students and families.

Benefits:

Centralized access to grades and feedback

Customizable and scalable for different classroom needs

Supports multimedia and integration with other tools

Disadvantages:

Requires some technical knowledge to set up

Interface can be less user-friendly for parents unfamiliar with LMS platforms

Classroom Use: I would use Moodle to post assignments, quizzes, and provide ongoing feedback to students. Families can access progress reports and assessment results to stay informed about their child’s academic development. I’d also use Moodle’s messaging feature to clarify performance expectations and provide personalized academic updates.

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Description: A cloud-based storage and collaboration platform for creating, editing, and sharing documents and spreadsheets in real-time.

Use for Data & Instruction: Shared data sheets for assessment results help teachers collaborate on instructional strategies. Supports the development of responsive lessons based on student strengths and needs.

Promotes Collaboration: Enables co-planning and sharing culturally responsive materials.

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Google Drive: Online Storage for Business | Google Workspace

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Use Google Drive for secure business and enterprise online storage. Get unlimited Drive as part of Google Workspace to store, access, and share files.

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Description: Regular meetings between educators to discuss student progress, strategies, and professional development.

Use for Data & Instruction: Use assessment data to track progress and identify intervention needs.

Promotes Collaboration: Encourages deeper understanding of students’ backgrounds and needs, supporting tailored instruction.

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Description: A messaging platform for team communication, with channels for different topics, direct messaging, and file sharing.

Use for Data & Instruction: Helps streamline communication among teams with targeted discussions about student performance and resources.

Promotes Collaboration: Enables sharing inclusive strategies and culturally relevant practices.

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Slack is a new way to communicate with your team. It's faster, better organized, and more secure than email.

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Description: Scheduled times during the school week for teachers to plan together.

Use for Data & Instruction: Teachers use this time to analyze assessments and align strategies.

Promotes Collaboration: Promotes unified, equitable instruction for diverse learners through joint decision-making.

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Slack is a new way to communicate with your team. It's faster, better organized, and more secure than email.

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Description: A digital bulletin board where teachers can post resources, reflections, and ideas collaboratively.

Use for Data & Instruction: Teachers can post student work samples and reflection prompts for collaborative analysis.

Promotes Collaboration: Facilitates sharing of culturally and linguistically responsive resources.